Right clutch choice for me?
03-26-2016, 10:31 PM
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Right clutch choice for me? Hello,
I have a 02 z28 with a t56, its going to make right around 410rwhp NA and I might throw a 150 shot on it down the road. It has a steel driveshaft and a 9" rear and the factory LS6 clutch gets sticky after a few hard shifts so i'm looking to upgrade. Im going to be launching the car fairly hard with 5-6k rpm dumps so looking for a clutch that will handle that and still maintain good streetability since it is my daily driver. So far, I like the Mcleod RST, Spec Stage 2+, and the Monster Level 2. However, after talking to Mcleod, they don't recommend hard launching with the RST. Any other recommendations? Looking to spend less than $800
I have a 02 z28 with a t56, its going to make right around 410rwhp NA and I might throw a 150 shot on it down the road. It has a steel driveshaft and a 9" rear and the factory LS6 clutch gets sticky after a few hard shifts so i'm looking to upgrade. Im going to be launching the car fairly hard with 5-6k rpm dumps so looking for a clutch that will handle that and still maintain good streetability since it is my daily driver. So far, I like the Mcleod RST, Spec Stage 2+, and the Monster Level 2. However, after talking to Mcleod, they don't recommend hard launching with the RST. Any other recommendations? Looking to spend less than $800
03-28-2016, 11:17 AM
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Hello,
I have a 02 z28 with a t56, its going to make right around 410rwhp NA and I might throw a 150 shot on it down the road. It has a steel driveshaft and a 9" rear and the factory LS6 clutch gets sticky after a few hard shifts so i'm looking to upgrade. Im going to be launching the car fairly hard with 5-6k rpm dumps so looking for a clutch that will handle that and still maintain good streetability since it is my daily driver. So far, I like the Mcleod RST, Spec Stage 2+, and the Monster Level 2. However, after talking to Mcleod, they don't recommend hard launching with the RST. Any other recommendations? Looking to spend less than $800
I have a 02 z28 with a t56, its going to make right around 410rwhp NA and I might throw a 150 shot on it down the road. It has a steel driveshaft and a 9" rear and the factory LS6 clutch gets sticky after a few hard shifts so i'm looking to upgrade. Im going to be launching the car fairly hard with 5-6k rpm dumps so looking for a clutch that will handle that and still maintain good streetability since it is my daily driver. So far, I like the Mcleod RST, Spec Stage 2+, and the Monster Level 2. However, after talking to Mcleod, they don't recommend hard launching with the RST. Any other recommendations? Looking to spend less than $800
The best over all clutch would be the LT1-S, its rated for 700WHP/TQ but drives exactly like stock. Also it will outlast any after market clutch, and unlike the RST we encourage hard launches.
03-28-2016, 01:22 PM
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IDK where you will find a track in SoCal that 5-6k clutch dumps won't result in anything but massive tire smoke. Track prep other than the one NHRA test & tune at Famosa beginning of the year is zero. Every other track on test & tune days is barely a broom before the 1st session
with that said, get a twin disc clutch. McLeod advises the RXT vs the RST is you intend frequent 1/4 mi track use.
with that said, get a twin disc clutch. McLeod advises the RXT vs the RST is you intend frequent 1/4 mi track use.
03-28-2016, 10:57 PM
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03-29-2016, 09:52 AM
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I still have no idea why you would buy a clutch with more holding power then the mainshaft inside the transmission can hold? At 27 splines dumping it with a set of mickey drag radials you will twist the yoke and the mainshaft eventually. Sooner then later if you track the car a lot. Obviously get the clutch with the holding power needed for your application. But using a 1200hp clutch on a 27 spline mainshaft is asking from trouble.