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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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just wondering whats the best clutch for the money? i know that this was probably posted a million times but i just figured id ask. im looking in the end to push around 500 hp and just want to know whats the best way to go.
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Opinions vary, but I went with rps clutch, got it from ECS, and they did the install. A couple of guys I know personally on the forum have it. Anytime you want to "feel" it, let me know. I'm lifting at la fitness tonight, I'll have the car with me, 6:30-8pm. I'll pm you cell #
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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I have a Spec stage 3 in my Z06 and am happy with it for the price. It holds well against the power I am making now. It actually started driving better when I got to the 500 engine hp mark with my F14 cam.
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 08:45 PM
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I am starting to lean toward the LS7 set-up. Plus I can get it for cost. The Spec 3 is also in the running, I need to decide soon.
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Old Mar 14, 2006 | 10:54 PM
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Aussie for me. Feels just like stock, but holds up no matter how hard I launch. It gets smoother with the use too and after adding Motoul 600 fluid, and rapped the lines, no issues at all.
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Old Mar 15, 2006 | 04:35 PM
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Hard to pass on a Level 7 Cartek ... good to 700HP/TQ and feels just like a stock one. Price is 630 from Cartek ... but, shop around. They can be had for 450 ... with 450-500 needed to get a pro to install.

For a 500 HP car ... it would allow you to run hard ... w/o any fear of frying it. Should have a long life (in years).
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