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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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i've heard bad about spec, centerforce, and ram, and i've heard good about spec, the new centerforce dfx, and ram. so i don't know what to think about what clutch i should use. i'm lookin for one to hold about 600 rwhp. how much can the ls7 clutches hold? what kind of lightweight flywheel can i run with an ls7? thanks
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 02:05 AM
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My vote is Textrilia
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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i've heard nothing but good about textrailia, but idon't have that kind of cash for a clutch
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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Consider the ratio of clutches sold to problems. If brand "A" sells 100 clutches and there are 5 problems reported, and Brand "B" sells 200 with 10 problems reported, they are running the same percentage. A year ago everyone was hailing the spec and badmouthing centerforce, now everyone is badmouthing spec and praising centerforce and Ram. So is it a surprise that 1 year after everyone was buying specs that you'll hear more problems associated with it? With that said, I evaluated the same things and bought a spec. Mine should be complete by tomorrow or wednesday depending on what I decide to do with the hydraulics.
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 10:22 PM
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Any info on the LS7 clutch??
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 10:49 PM
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all I know about the ls7 is that it requires the ls7 flywheel.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 06:26 AM
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so you can't run an aftermarket aluminum flywheel with the ls7?
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 08:19 AM
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Maybe its just me, but I would go for something a little stronger than teh LS7 clutch if you are making 600rwhp (at least if you will be going to the track). I have the stock clutch in mine still, im amazed its lasted this long (needless to say, its literally on its last leg), but I have a spec 4 ready to go in .
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save up a little more and wait till you can afford a Textralia...im makin about as much as you to the wheels and you have no idea what a joy this thing is to drive around on the street. i have over 4000miles on it and there are no signs of any trouble (chattering, hard pedal, noises, etc.) pedal is near stock feel and grabs about 1 fromt he ground when new than grows to about 1.5-2" when brokn in. i understand its costly but everyone on here that has one will attest that its been well worth it.
good luck in your choice however.
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Old Nov 15, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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kinda off topic...but i just wanna get it out before anybody thinks i'm a moron...i'm not making 600 rwhp...yet
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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LS7 setup parts needed!!! from what ive been told! LS7 clutch part # 24233650 LS2 flywheel part # 12571611.. I have found it on gmpartsdirect for $561.58 shipped. Is this a good site? And whats the prices on the uther settups?
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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i know the cheapest ram powergrip clutch and aluminum flywheel setup i found was a little under 800, textrailia runs no less than a grand, spec and centerforce are porbably right there with the ram. i think i'm gonna go with the ls7 for the price, and it will hold the power i need for a good while. thanks guys
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LS7 requires an LS2 Corvette Flywheel.
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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 06:39 AM
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does it have different bolt holes or something? jw
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last i checked...Byunspeed has Text clutch kits for about 900 shipped.
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change of heart again, i hate takin trannies out, so i'm takin it out once and hopefully thats it...so i'm goin with the TEX clutch whenever i can come up with some major cash...
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Originally Posted by raginazn616
change of heart again, i hate takin trannies out, so i'm takin it out once and hopefully thats it...so i'm goin with the TEX clutch whenever i can come up with some major cash...
Good decision
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@ this point there are more votes for the LS7 but how many people actually run this clutch?
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