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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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I have a 99 ws6 i am putting about 465hp down just wondering what clutch to use.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:07 PM
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id use a spec 3 clutch. i have one in my car and i love it.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:25 PM
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I use a LS7 clutch with LS2 flywheel, works good for me.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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for your power level i see many people in the MANUAL TRANSMISSION section using a monster, lvl 2 or 3 with success. Search that section and choose what works and what fits your budget.

I myself used a textralia with great success, made ~600rwtq and took it to the track a couple of times and it never missed a beat. Put like 20k miles on it until i sold the car, as far as i know its still in there.




Originally Posted by 99WhiteKnight
id use a spec 3 clutch. i have one in my car and i love it.
this one is a hit or miss

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I use a LS7 clutch with LS2 flywheel, works good for me.
known to have problems with sticky tires, so if you go to the track scratch this one off the list
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 5w20
for your power level i see many people in the MANUAL TRANSMISSION section using a monster, lvl 2 or 3 with success. Search that section and choose what works and what fits your budget.

I myself used a textralia with great success, made ~600rwtq and took it to the track a couple of times and it never missed a beat. Put like 20k miles on it until i sold the car, as far as i know its still in there.
X2, I've installed 2 monster clutches and they are nice. I just put one in a 800rwhp car so we will see how it does after it is broke in.
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Old Feb 9, 2011 | 11:25 PM
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Spec 3 died on me in ~6k miles in a cam only car, Mcleod twin lasted 30k+ with plenty left. Its worth the money to go overkill on a clutch, especially if you plan on doing clutch dumps at the track.
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 12:37 AM
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Best bang for your buck is going to be TDP diamond clutches. Jason will put together just about any combo you want.
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Pwebbz28
Best bang for your buck is going to be TDP diamond clutches. Jason will put together just about any combo you want.
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The stage 3 Diamond is what I'd recommend. It'll handle that power level easily and is daily drivable without the chatter or an overly stiff pedal. It is a bit of an on/off switch, but you get used to that.

I've also seen Jason stand behind his products when other shops or clutch manufacturers wouldn't.
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Originally Posted by Greed4Speed
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The stage 3 Diamond is what I'd recommend. It'll handle that power level easily and is daily drivable without the chatter or an overly stiff pedal. It is a bit of an on/off switch, but you get used to that.

I've also seen Jason stand behind his products when other shops or clutch manufacturers wouldn't.
you need to do some research on monster clutches then, imo the tdp and monster look and sound like textralia replicas. If they were out at the time or if i had heard about them i would've tried one of those out since they are cheaper.
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Originally Posted by 5w20
you need to do some research on monster clutches then, imo the tdp and monster look and sound like textralia replicas. If they were out at the time or if i had heard about them i would've tried one of those out since they are cheaper.
on second thought... I will leave this alone...

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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Here is some feedback on diamond clutches and TDP

https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-mem...k-sponsor.html

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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 5w20
known to have problems with sticky tires, so if you go to the track scratch this one off the list
Sorry, I over-looked where the OP said he was using sticky tire
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by westtexasbuff
Sorry, I over-looked where the OP said he was using sticky tire
I'm just trying to help the guy out, you have to think about other scenarios besides your own. He could of bought that crappy stock clutch and toasted it in two track outings...

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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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if it helps I'm going with a diamond from TDP. Seems to have great reviews, plus I am replacing my slave and master cylinder. Diamond kits include the slave already.
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 5w20
you need to do some research on monster clutches then, imo the tdp and monster look and sound like textralia replicas. If they were out at the time or if i had heard about them i would've tried one of those out since they are cheaper.
Why would I need to research anything? I know about Diamond and Monster clutches.
Diamond clutches were around for years before Monster showed up. It has been said before that they are Textralia-ish.
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 02:18 PM
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Jason at TDP he will hook you up with exactly what you need. He is the only guy I would ever let touch my car besides myself of course.
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Old Feb 10, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Greed4Speed
Why would I need to research anything? I know about Diamond and Monster clutches.
Diamond clutches were around for years before Monster showed up. It has been said before that they are Textralia-ish.
I quoted the wrong person

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