Lightweight clutch recommendation
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Racer
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Lightweight clutch recommendation
I bought a one owner 2002 Electron Blue Z06 with 17k miles on it. The car makes a nasty noise when the clutch is out, but goes away when the clutch is pressed in. I think the throwout bearing is bad? The previous owner was a woman so I guess that explains the issues with such low mileage 
I figure now would be a good time to put in an aftermarket clutch assembly. The car is currently 100% stock, but I do plan on adding an A&A supercharger kit soon.
What is a good aftermarket clutch to use? Price really isn't an issue, I just want it to hold 700+hp and drive close to stock. Any input on light flywheels for these cars? Are they harder to drive with the light flywheels because of inertia?
Sorry for the dumb newbie questions. Thank You everyone for your input.
I figure now would be a good time to put in an aftermarket clutch assembly. The car is currently 100% stock, but I do plan on adding an A&A supercharger kit soon.
What is a good aftermarket clutch to use? Price really isn't an issue, I just want it to hold 700+hp and drive close to stock. Any input on light flywheels for these cars? Are they harder to drive with the light flywheels because of inertia?
Sorry for the dumb newbie questions. Thank You everyone for your input.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Lexington KY
Its normal for our Zs to do that mine only has 22K on the clock I don't the rattle noise too..what I do I just press the clutch pedal when I shutting the car off and its fine...you can find couple threads about this issue just search....
Burning Brakes
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From: Columbia TN
If you are looking for a light weight clutch package I'd look into the Spec 3+ w/ aluminum pressure plate and aluminum flywheel. This is exactly what is going in my car now so I can't yet say how it drives, but it is one of the lightest set ups around.
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Racer
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I have heard bad things about SPEC. Not specifically for the C5 but for other cars. I'll look into it though. Thanks!
Racer
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From: Baton Rouge Louisiana
I have a spec 3 in mine. Didn't know it's a "lightweight" set up. It holds well so far with around 460ft/lbs, but it is pretty grabby for putting around town. When it comes time, ima do a twin disc. I'd like the mantic 9k, but leaning towards a McLeod.
Pro
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From: Coast of San Mateo CA
Light Clutch
If price is no object!
RPS twin disc billet carbon with lightening holes.
Light pedal,, non grabby depending on surface selected,
Very light weight. Contact Tony Mamo as he helped develop
This clutch. Do a search for photos, 434 road race motor
Post had photos of this clutch, pure car ****!
RPS twin disc billet carbon with lightening holes.
Light pedal,, non grabby depending on surface selected,
Very light weight. Contact Tony Mamo as he helped develop
This clutch. Do a search for photos, 434 road race motor
Post had photos of this clutch, pure car ****!
Safety Car
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Da U.P.
That ~10whp figure is close, I remember reading an article where they dynoed, R^2 the clutch assembly, and redynoed the same day reporting similar gains.
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From: Coast of San Mateo CA
Spec clutch
I don't know how the spec drives in a C5 but in my friends 03 Cobra
( I know it's a mechanical versus fluid actuation ) it was a
TOTAL GRABBY. POS! Almost undriveable, installer said that was normal.
I would never buy a Spec clutch. People seem very happy with the Monster Clutches on the value end.
RPS Billet Carbon with lightening is 24+ lbs lighter then stock!
Think about the throttle response!
( I know it's a mechanical versus fluid actuation ) it was a
TOTAL GRABBY. POS! Almost undriveable, installer said that was normal.
I would never buy a Spec clutch. People seem very happy with the Monster Clutches on the value end.
RPS Billet Carbon with lightening is 24+ lbs lighter then stock!
Think about the throttle response!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,237
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From: Springhill FL
I don't know how the spec drives in a C5 but in my friends 03 Cobra
( I know it's a mechanical versus fluid actuation ) it was a
TOTAL GRABBY. POS! Almost undriveable, installer said that was normal.
I would never buy a Spec clutch. People seem very happy with the Monster Clutches on the value end.
RPS Billet Carbon with lightening is 24+ lbs lighter then stock!
Think about the throttle response!
( I know it's a mechanical versus fluid actuation ) it was a
TOTAL GRABBY. POS! Almost undriveable, installer said that was normal.
I would never buy a Spec clutch. People seem very happy with the Monster Clutches on the value end.
RPS Billet Carbon with lightening is 24+ lbs lighter then stock!
Think about the throttle response!
