Ls7 clutch or Different Clutch Setup?
10-08-2007, 09:06 PM
#1
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (35)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bishopville, SC
Posts: 789
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ls7 clutch or Different Clutch Setup? I was originally going to get the Ls7 clutch setup until i found out how heavy the setup was. I have a 2000 firehawk M6 and im going to install my heads and cam near christmas. I am hoping in the 450rwhp range so i am going to need a good clutchs setup to back this up. The car is a daily driver. Any suggestions on what clutch i should go with? Should i go with an aluminum flywheel?
10-08-2007, 09:10 PM
#2
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Watertown, NY
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I run a SPEC 3+ with steel billet flywheel and its a nice street clutch and can hold power. I drive it normally coming off at around 1500 rpm's with minimum feathering. If you race/clutch dump a lot you might not want a LS7. I wouldnt worry about having a light flywheel, a heavier one will probably be better in terms of street driving.
10-08-2007, 09:15 PM
#3
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (35)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bishopville, SC
Posts: 789
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So you think that the Spec 3 with a steel flywheel would be a good way to go? I just can't get over 22lbs compared to 12lbs. I have heard good things about the Spec 3. Do you think i would have any problems with it being a daily driver?
10-08-2007, 09:20 PM
#4
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Watertown, NY
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The LS7 is going to be the most street friendly though.
10-08-2007, 09:25 PM
#5
TECH Resident
Thread Starter
iTrader: (35)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Bishopville, SC
Posts: 789
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
whats the main difference performance wise between the aluminum and steel flywheels? Any idea? I dont go to the track often and i don't drop the clutch very much either. I mostly just walk the clutch out.
10-08-2007, 09:26 PM
#6
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (23)
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Watertown, NY
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The steel will be a better driver if you walk it out more, with the lighter flywheel you will have to rev it higher to walk it, which will wear out the clutch faster.
