, I've also had great luck with Centerforce DF clutches
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Hello to everyone im new around here, been reading these boards for a few days and you all seem like a bunch of cool guys 
Well I know some things about vettes dont get me wrong but im no pro 
Ive always wanted a vette and now the day has come and will be purchasing one shortly. Im deff going with a z06 either a 2001 or a 2002, Is there a significant difference performance wise ect that i should choose one year over the other? The car will not be a daily driver, it will be driven only in nice weather say from april to sept (live in LI NY). What i wanna do is get it to 600rwhp using the A&A kit that vettedoctors sells ( i live 10 min away so will have work done by them) and full exhaust (headers, highflow cats, catback ect). Will that be enough to reach my goal? If not what do you guys suggest i add to get me there? Will i need to replace the clutch or is the stock clutch able to handle it? Thanks for any help.
Well I know some things about vettes dont get me wrong but im no pro Ive always wanted a vette and now the day has come and will be purchasing one shortly. Im deff going with a z06 either a 2001 or a 2002, Is there a significant difference performance wise ect that i should choose one year over the other? The car will not be a daily driver, it will be driven only in nice weather say from april to sept (live in LI NY). What i wanna do is get it to 600rwhp using the A&A kit that vettedoctors sells ( i live 10 min away so will have work done by them) and full exhaust (headers, highflow cats, catback ect). Will that be enough to reach my goal? If not what do you guys suggest i add to get me there? Will i need to replace the clutch or is the stock clutch able to handle it? Thanks for any help.
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Welcome to the Z club. There are not enough major differences between 01 and 02 to choose one over the other. The twenty horse difference was mainly due to the bigger cam in 02 which would be less of an issue with the A&A kit on. The other thing was the intake which will be scrapped anyway.
600 hp should be no problem with the blower and exhaust combo.
The clutch will definately be marginal at those levels. The stock tires would be the safety valve but spinning at 70 or 80 mph is not as fun as it sounds. I would just change the clutch and be done with it.
Just scroll down through this forum and you'll find all of the info and opinions that you will ever want. For specific areas use the search feature.
Good luck with the project.
600 hp should be no problem with the blower and exhaust combo.
The clutch will definately be marginal at those levels. The stock tires would be the safety valve but spinning at 70 or 80 mph is not as fun as it sounds. I would just change the clutch and be done with it.
Just scroll down through this forum and you'll find all of the info and opinions that you will ever want. For specific areas use the search feature.
Good luck with the project.
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Welcome to the Z club. There are not enough major differences between 01 and 02 to choose one over the other. The twenty horse difference was mainly due to the bigger cam in 02 which would be less of an issue with the A&A kit on. The other thing was the intake which will be scrapped anyway.
600 hp should be no problem with the blower and exhaust combo.
The clutch will definately be marginal at those levels. The stock tires would be the safety valve but spinning at 70 or 80 mph is not as fun as it sounds. I would just change the clutch and be done with it. Good luck with the project.
600 hp should be no problem with the blower and exhaust combo.
The clutch will definately be marginal at those levels. The stock tires would be the safety valve but spinning at 70 or 80 mph is not as fun as it sounds. I would just change the clutch and be done with it. Good luck with the project.
What would be a good clutch to go with that isnt a work out on the leg? Im not to crazy about a heavy clutch, would like one that isnt stiff and as close to stock feel as i can get. Thats if they make such a clutch.
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Thanks for the reply! Once i get it the first thing im going to do is put different wheels and tires. Im gonna do most likely a 18x9.5 for front and 19x11 for the rears. As far as the tires go i have no idea yet What would be a good clutch to go with that isnt a work out on the leg? Im not to crazy about a heavy clutch, would like one that isnt stiff and as close to stock feel as i can get. Thats if they make such a clutch.
What would be a good clutch to go with that isnt a work out on the leg? Im not to crazy about a heavy clutch, would like one that isnt stiff and as close to stock feel as i can get. Thats if they make such a clutch.
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I have the Tex single and it holds my power fine, but I would assume not for long if I beat on it. That being said and the countless clutches Ive looked into, I think the Mcleod and RPS seem to have the best track record for the longest amount of time. It seems like every other clutch goes through the "Flavor of the week" category.
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I think the title "best clutch on the market" is debatable. A clutch is not a one size fits all kind of deal and each will have their pros and cons.
I have the Tex single and it holds my power fine, but I would assume not for long if I beat on it. That being said and the countless clutches Ive looked into, I think the Mcleod and RPS seem to have the best track record for the longest amount of time. It seems like every other clutch goes through the "Flavor of the week" category.
I have the Tex single and it holds my power fine, but I would assume not for long if I beat on it. That being said and the countless clutches Ive looked into, I think the Mcleod and RPS seem to have the best track record for the longest amount of time. It seems like every other clutch goes through the "Flavor of the week" category.
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St. Jude Donor '08
With anything on forums it seems there is a bandwagon from either week to week or month to month ect lol. I looked into all the clutches and im really diggin the spec super twin. It is rated at a crazy 700-1500fttq doesnt say exact but im sure if i ever want more power it shouldnt be a prob. I also like that it comes with a flywheel. By the way your setup is sweet on your vette. I would love to go turbo, my last car was and absolutely loved it but of course it would cost more $ im sure and really tryin to stay in a budget
On a brighter note, thanks for the compliments man. I appreciate it
I totally get your budget. It may not totally look like it from my sig, but I was on a budget also. I didnt splurge for all the best parts.
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Yeah, I have heard good things about the Spec Super Twin but I have heard way way way to many horror stories about Spec clutches in general so Ill stay away from them.
On a brighter note, thanks for the compliments man. I appreciate it I totally get your budget. It may not totally look like it from my sig, but I was on a budget also. I didnt splurge for all the best parts.
On a brighter note, thanks for the compliments man. I appreciate it
I totally get your budget. It may not totally look like it from my sig, but I was on a budget also. I didnt splurge for all the best parts. front wheel drive sux lol. It was a fun little car and was just a toy but soon after i finished it someone stole it on me 
I guess i could go turbo but never had a SC car so wanna try it out i guess.
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While it looks good from what i read, im the type that bad news about a product = stay away lol. The last thing i wanna do is have to keep swapping stuff out ect. I saw the trex clutch and it also looks like a nice clutch but a twin disc seems to me the way to go. Is there any other twins i should look at that can hold the power and give me a stock pedal feel while staying at the 1400-1800 price range? My last car also i was on a budget but it really didnt cost much to modd it (05 srt4) but to get that thing to hook was a nightmare front wheel drive sux lol. It was a fun little car and was just a toy but soon after i finished it someone stole it on me I guess i could go turbo but never had a SC car so wanna try it out i guess.
front wheel drive sux lol. It was a fun little car and was just a toy but soon after i finished it someone stole it on me I guess i could go turbo but never had a SC car so wanna try it out i guess.As for clutches, I would recommend the dual disk McLeod. They have been around a long time and you never read bad things about them. This is the clutch I am going with as soon as my new found power blows up my single LOL
My buddy has an SRT-4 that Ive done some work on in the past. It really is a neat little car. I really like the seats
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Yeah, SC will definitely save money as compared to turbo.
As for clutches, I would recommend the dual disk McLeod. They have been around a long time and you never read bad things about them. This is the clutch I am going with as soon as my new found power blows up my single LOL
My buddy has an SRT-4 that Ive done some work on in the past. It really is a neat little car. I really like the seats
As for clutches, I would recommend the dual disk McLeod. They have been around a long time and you never read bad things about them. This is the clutch I am going with as soon as my new found power blows up my single LOL
My buddy has an SRT-4 that Ive done some work on in the past. It really is a neat little car. I really like the seats
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To get to 600rwhp on a stock bottom end is going to have you on the razors edge. For insurance you should at least add alky. A safer tune would be in the 550 range especially with a stock cam and no alcohol.
Better start saving for a forged bottom end if you really want to run 600+ rwhp (ask me how I know).
Better start saving for a forged bottom end if you really want to run 600+ rwhp (ask me how I know
).
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I think the title "best clutch on the market" is debatable. A clutch is not a one size fits all kind of deal and each will have their pros and cons.
I have the Tex single and it holds my power fine, but I would assume not for long if I beat on it. That being said and the countless clutches Ive looked into, I think the Mcleod and RPS seem to have the best track record for the longest amount of time. It seems like every other clutch goes through the "Flavor of the week" category.
I have the Tex single and it holds my power fine, but I would assume not for long if I beat on it. That being said and the countless clutches Ive looked into, I think the Mcleod and RPS seem to have the best track record for the longest amount of time. It seems like every other clutch goes through the "Flavor of the week" category.
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St. Jude Donor '08
To get to 600rwhp on a stock bottom end is going to have you on the razors edge. For insurance you should at least add alky. A safer tune would be in the 550 range especially with a stock cam and no alcohol.
Better start saving for a forged bottom end if you really want to run 600+ rwhp (ask me how I know).
Better start saving for a forged bottom end if you really want to run 600+ rwhp (ask me how I know
).
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To get to 600rwhp on a stock bottom end is going to have you on the razors edge. For insurance you should at least add alky. A safer tune would be in the 550 range especially with a stock cam and no alcohol.
Better start saving for a forged bottom end if you really want to run 600+ rwhp (ask me how I know).
Better start saving for a forged bottom end if you really want to run 600+ rwhp (ask me how I know
).