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Old 07-04-2015, 01:46 AM
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I just picked up a new clutch from monster. when I opened the box I saw that it came with a new throw out bearing. I had already picked up a new OEM slave that also came with a new throw out bearing. my question is which one would you use? I'm unsure about the quality of the monster throw out bearing. the OEM looks to be a better made part (not saying it is) just looks that way to me. so to anyone running the monster throw out bearing I would like to know your experiences with it.
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Originally Posted by Mojointn
I just picked up a new clutch from monster. when I opened the box I saw that it came with a new throw out bearing. I had already picked up a new OEM slave that also came with a new throw out bearing. my question is which one would you use? I'm unsure about the quality of the monster throw out bearing. the OEM looks to be a better made part (not saying it is) just looks that way to me. so to anyone running the monster throw out bearing I would like to know your experiences with it.
If you're concerned about this I suggest you pick up the phone and CALL THEM (Monster) directly. They are known for their excellent customer service. Located in the FT Worth, Texas area.
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I ran the ToB from Monster and it gave me NO issues at all. Car made 460/420 to the tire. IIRC it's a GM part anyway. I could be wrong, but I'm not aware of a single ToB failure to date from them.

For the love of God tell me you got a speed bleeder as well...?
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For the love of God tell me you got a speed bleeder as well...?
True story!!
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hQUOTE=dr_whigham;1589977597]I ran the ToB from Monster and it gave me NO issues at all. Car made 460/420 to the tire. IIRC it's a GM part anyway. I could be wrong, but I'm not aware of a single ToB failure to date from them.

For the love of God tell me you got a speed bleeder as well...?[/QUOTE]

speed bleeder? what's that........lol. after spending 45 mins bleeding it a few years back I learned a lot. everything gets a speed bleeder!
how many miles have you put on that throw out bearing?
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unless they changed it i could have sworn they included GM slaves and bearings
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When I did my clutch, I bought a Centerforce TOB, upon recommendation. Works great, but I don't know if it was worth the extra cost.
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I put close to 20k miles on the Camaro before selling it. Made 460/420 to the tires with a Monster 2 and a LW FW. Never gave a lick of trouble. Not much help I know, but that's my experience.

I'd just call and talk to Steve at Monster CLutch. AWESOME guy to deal with, honestly.

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