View Poll Results: What replacment clutch for specified rwhp
SPEC Clutch Kit Stage 3+ LS1 98-02 Camaro/Firebird
50
20.00%
LS7
72
28.80%
RPS single plate clutch
3
1.20%
Ram Powergrip?
24
9.60%
Mcleod RST / twin disk
36
14.40%
Anything else please specify
65
26.00%
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#62
I've been looking at the forum for a few months. I seriously considered the LS7, but ordered Level II Monster last week. Car will go down the track on occasion. Arrived Saturday <TWO days shipping instead of one ;-) >
Installed Monday and drove it a bit. (< 50 miles). Pedal still engages close to floor, but ... NO CHATTER - NONE - not even a hint. Granted, I don't have big power 316/325 RWHP/TQ no mods, but very happy so far. Thanks Eric. Seems to have totally stock feel so far. I'll keep y'all posted.
1994 Z/28 (free and cheap mods) ex drag car, current AutoX, and daily driver.
2002 SS 35th LE Vert (OK, Moble 1 and K&N only) Yeah, It's been down a strip.
Last edited by CharleZZ; 12-09-2008 at 10:50 PM.
#63
when i raced formula 2000's we could do pretty much cltuchless shifts and if we did use the clutch we would BARELY press it, like literally just tap the clutch like 5 or 10% of its travel super fast in between shifts, the shifts where so fast it was just like BAM next gear BAM next gear, there would almost be no pause between gear changes and acceleration. Of course this isnt the most easy to drive clutch style for the street, and unless you were going flat out, it wouldnt be the easiest and smoothest to drive either (although not horrible either), but is there anything like that for these cars?
Same for the shifters, some super short shifter that has super duper short travel from gear to gear? Our shifters had about 1.5 inches between gears, like 1st to 2nd or 3rd to 4th travel at the top of the shifter was about 1.5 inches or so. When the car was stopped it would be hard to put in gear sometimes not even going in, but once the car was moving, they would just slide in sooooooo nicely, firm but not hard, not alot of effort needed, and as long as u were smooth and preloaded the shifter slightly before changing, then you could change to the next gear soo smooth and FAST.
Same for the shifters, some super short shifter that has super duper short travel from gear to gear? Our shifters had about 1.5 inches between gears, like 1st to 2nd or 3rd to 4th travel at the top of the shifter was about 1.5 inches or so. When the car was stopped it would be hard to put in gear sometimes not even going in, but once the car was moving, they would just slide in sooooooo nicely, firm but not hard, not alot of effort needed, and as long as u were smooth and preloaded the shifter slightly before changing, then you could change to the next gear soo smooth and FAST.
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I've been looking at the forum for a few months. I seriously considered the LS7, but ordered Level II Monster last week. Car will go down the track on occasion. Arrived Saturday <TWO days shipping instead of one ;-) >
Installed Monday and drove it a bit. (< 50 miles). Pedal still engages close to floor, but ... NO CHATTER - NONE - not even a hint. Granted, I don't have big power 316/325 RWHP/TQ no mods, but very happy so far. Thanks Eric. Seems to have totally stock feel so far. I'll keep y'all posted.
1994 Z/28 (free and cheap mods) ex drag car, current AutoX, and daily driver.
2002 SS 35th LE Vert (OK, Moble 1 and K&N only) Yeah, It's been down a strip.
Installed Monday and drove it a bit. (< 50 miles). Pedal still engages close to floor, but ... NO CHATTER - NONE - not even a hint. Granted, I don't have big power 316/325 RWHP/TQ no mods, but very happy so far. Thanks Eric. Seems to have totally stock feel so far. I'll keep y'all posted.
1994 Z/28 (free and cheap mods) ex drag car, current AutoX, and daily driver.
2002 SS 35th LE Vert (OK, Moble 1 and K&N only) Yeah, It's been down a strip.
Do some more driving, the pedal will come up a bit more.
Steve Addison
SNL Performance/Monster Clutch Co.
817-750-2000
#65
I just recently put a centerforce dual firction 12" with stock resurfaced flywheel, pedal feel is awesome and it grabs like a ****... may bud had the 11" and had problems the 12"
the clutch to get can hold up to 650rwhp dosent chatter it did the first 400miles. I chose it because on spray my car makes 540rwtq go i didnt think the ls7 was going to hold up plus its heavier....
the clutch to get can hold up to 650rwhp dosent chatter it did the first 400miles. I chose it because on spray my car makes 540rwtq go i didnt think the ls7 was going to hold up plus its heavier....
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I am dangerously close to ordering a monster clutch.
I think the sale goes till the end of the month?
I am running 400rwhp/380rwtq. Mainly street driving, maybe 10-15 passes a year at the strip. Stock rear end and 275 street tires so I am thinking stage2 will do it. Open for opinions
I think the sale goes till the end of the month?
I am running 400rwhp/380rwtq. Mainly street driving, maybe 10-15 passes a year at the strip. Stock rear end and 275 street tires so I am thinking stage2 will do it. Open for opinions
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I am dangerously close to ordering a monster clutch.
I think the sale goes till the end of the month?
I am running 400rwhp/380rwtq. Mainly street driving, maybe 10-15 passes a year at the strip. Stock rear end and 275 street tires so I am thinking stage2 will do it. Open for opinions
I think the sale goes till the end of the month?
I am running 400rwhp/380rwtq. Mainly street driving, maybe 10-15 passes a year at the strip. Stock rear end and 275 street tires so I am thinking stage2 will do it. Open for opinions
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guys i ahve a spec 3 and it is crap it only has like 4000 miles on it, for heavens sake it lives in the garage while im off at school, and when i come home i want to play with my baby but no it slips like crazy. i don't know what to get, there are so many choices!!! and do i need a lighter flywheel?
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Thanks!
I hate to hear that about your Spec, however, I'd recommend you taking a look at our website and shoot me a pm or call us with questions.
www.monsterclutches.com
guys i ahve a spec 3 and it is crap it only has like 4000 miles on it, for heavens sake it lives in the garage while im off at school, and when i come home i want to play with my baby but no it slips like crazy. i don't know what to get, there are so many choices!!! and do i need a lighter flywheel?
www.monsterclutches.com
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I would go with something monster, as they have a 12 month warantee. That being said I love my centerforce 12 inch DF. Havent had any problems with this one like the old 11 inch, and centerforce has awesome cutomer service.
But again with a warranty like that Id get a monster. and definetly get the tick adjustable master, completely changed the way the car drives!
But again with a warranty like that Id get a monster. and definetly get the tick adjustable master, completely changed the way the car drives!
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Ls7 is the way to go.
Look, what is the best clutch is very subjective.
What is your budget? How often do you want to replace it? How important is it that the clutch grips?
For your HP level, the ls7 is more than adequate. It will handle the power, feel like stock, and last for 30K miles. It is also the cheapest alternative.
For whats its worth, I would recommend a monster clutch or textrilla for anyone making more than 450rwhp. My ls7 is WHOLLY inadeaquate for my setup.... Spray or no-spray.
Look, what is the best clutch is very subjective.
What is your budget? How often do you want to replace it? How important is it that the clutch grips?
For your HP level, the ls7 is more than adequate. It will handle the power, feel like stock, and last for 30K miles. It is also the cheapest alternative.
For whats its worth, I would recommend a monster clutch or textrilla for anyone making more than 450rwhp. My ls7 is WHOLLY inadeaquate for my setup.... Spray or no-spray.
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500 miles............ Thats like 2000 passes!!!!
On a serious note, it would take me 6-months to put 500 miles on my car. What are the consequences of a shorter break-in period. I don't care about chattering, but I care very much about performance and longevity?
On a serious note, it would take me 6-months to put 500 miles on my car. What are the consequences of a shorter break-in period. I don't care about chattering, but I care very much about performance and longevity?