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Old 02-05-2008, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bjamick
After I burn up my stock LS6 clutch an LS7 will be what i go with. I will have around 450rwhp and have a 250 shot on top of that. So guess we will see how long they last although I will be roll racing mostly.
x2 i roll race 90 % of the time and i will have around a 250 shot on mine but im not spayin it until i get a tex 0z700. I just dont want to spend $1000 on a clutch right now. But who knows maybe the ls7 will fail and then i will have to get a 0z700 anyway
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Originally Posted by teke184
seems like i've seen complaints on the Z06s NOT being able to hold the power in the clutch.

i would spend the money on a good aftermarket. why "just barely" make it in holding power, when you can exceed it for the same price.
Mine is holding fine.

I do have a Ram twin disk waiting to go in, but only because I want to try some 6,000rpm launches on the bottle.
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i think i paid $425 for my SPEC 4....

holds 700hp i think...would have to look it up.

clutch pedal felt identical to stock...was very surprised.

clutch discussions seem to be a when it comes to which ones hold what, how they feel, how much they cost, and problems with them down the road.
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Just don't expect to be making 500rwhp on an LS7 clutch and bolt some slicks on expecting it to hold. I guess if you want to roll race like a honda then it might be ok.
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Originally Posted by Asmodeus
Just don't expect to be making 500rwhp on an LS7 clutch and bolt some slicks on expecting it to hold. I guess if you want to roll race like a honda then it might be ok.
Agreed
Old 02-06-2008, 01:21 PM
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I have 2 customers making 620-640rwhp ussing LS7 clutches with great success. BUT they do not track there cars.Put some good tires on and hammer it down the strip,I doubt they would last.
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Originally Posted by teke184
i think i paid $425 for my SPEC 4....

holds 700hp i think...would have to look it up.

clutch pedal felt identical to stock...was very surprised.

clutch discussions seem to be a when it comes to which ones hold what, how they feel, how much they cost, and problems with them down the road.
This is true... I have a Spec 3 currently and its not happy at all... and I'm only at 405 at the back wheels.
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I think what the main diff is if the car is "Raced" from a dead stop vs. Street driving or roll races, its alot harder on a clutch to move a 3800 pound object from a stop then from a 40mph roll. Especially if there no tire slippage, if there is no slip (i.e. dead hook), something has to take the hit.
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Originally Posted by Asmodeus
Just don't expect to be making 500rwhp on an LS7 clutch and bolt some slicks on expecting it to hold. I guess if you want to roll race like a honda then it might be ok.
Well i should be ok then cause i race like a "HONDA"
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well honda tires arent cheap!
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Originally Posted by Asmodeus
Just don't expect to be making 500rwhp on an LS7 clutch and bolt some slicks on expecting it to hold. I guess if you want to roll race like a honda then it might be ok.
I ran Hoosier Quick Time Pros at the track and again I never had a single problem with the LS7 clutch.
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Originally Posted by 2001AntiVenom
Well i should be ok then cause i race like a "HONDA"
Don't buy ls7 before you speak with me. I will give you a great deal.
Sent you a pm. I have a great clutch[ CARTEK LEVEL 8] that will work perfect for you with very very low miles on it.(150)
It has a very light pedal feel. It feels just like a c6Z06 clutch does.
This clutch is definitely stronger than the ls7 clutch. Alot of my buddies who race their bone stock C6Z's have to be very careful not to overhead their LS7 clutches even with stock rubber.
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346 rwhp 355 rwtq 9" with 3.90s with my e/t streets i tried a 6k dump. it slipped, but i let out and then hammer back down, finished my run. let it cool for a while made a few more passes but wasent as hard on the launch. its still alive and kicking, im doing a cam swap next weekend and teh track will be open soo. whell see



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