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Old 02-19-2018, 07:07 PM
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Question What clutch & flywheel for a 500 hp turbo car?

I am doing a 6.0/t56 swap into my 69 camaro with a single bw73 mm turbo. I “ hope ” to make 500 hp on 93 octane and it will be a street car. I may run some et streets but never any slicks and won’t ever do any 6k launches from a dig.

So one question I have is, does a heavier flywheel really matter on a turbo car?
Or does that lighter flywheel really make a big difference?

Then what clutch to buy?
Also will the stock gm hydraulics, from a 4th gen, work with this clutch you recommemd?
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You want a twin organic disc clutch. McLeod RST. Uses stock hydraulics. Don't do a lightweight FW on a street or drag car.

Monster makes a twin also. I don't have any experience with it

I have the McLeod
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Originally Posted by LS1 pwrd NOVA
I am doing a 6.0/t56 swap into my 69 camaro with a single bw73 mm turbo. I “ hope ” to make 500 hp on 93 octane and it will be a street car. I may run some et streets but never any slicks and won’t ever do any 6k launches from a dig.

So one question I have is, does a heavier flywheel really matter on a turbo car?
Or does that lighter flywheel really make a big difference?

Then what clutch to buy?
Also will the stock gm hydraulics, from a 4th gen, work with this clutch you recommemd?
The Monster LT1-S Street twin would be perfect for your setup. We rate it at 700/700 and it drives like a stock clutch.

The lighter you go the more aggressive the clutch will feel on engagement.

All of our units work with stock, or aftermarket hydraulics.




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