my first corvette, my first "build" thread
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '21
Here is the thing. Monster has a fairly unique setup to match balance flywheels. They do it often and are good at it.
Most balancing machines are setup to zero balance flywheels and as such it is not simple for most shops to match balance. I researched it in the twin cities metro and after speaking with several machine shops I had little confidence anyone locally could do a good job....
Most balancing machines are setup to zero balance flywheels and as such it is not simple for most shops to match balance. I researched it in the twin cities metro and after speaking with several machine shops I had little confidence anyone locally could do a good job....
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C5 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
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The lt1s is only like 200 bucks more than the single disc...
Which is better just for driving? I've never had a twin disc so i have no idea what to expect. Both are probably fine for my power level though. and any intricacies to installing a twin disc?
Which is better just for driving? I've never had a twin disc so i have no idea what to expect. Both are probably fine for my power level though. and any intricacies to installing a twin disc?
Burning Brakes
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It's super easy to install. The second disc is part of the pressure plate assembly, so it's really no harder to install than a single disk.
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Oh, the ONLY thing to consider is the LT1-S is a bit noisier than a single disk clutch. It's mostly gear rollover noise from the transmission because the clutch plates aren't sprung on an LT1 because it uses a dual mass flywheel. Can raise the idle RPM to around 850 and the noise is mostly eliminated.
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Drifting
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LT1-S uses STOCK LT1 pressure plate and clutch disks. The result is a 100% stock feeling clutch with incredible holding power. I imagine it's easier to drive than the stronger single disk, I LOVE my LT1-S.
It's super easy to install. The second disc is part of the pressure plate assembly, so it's really no harder to install than a single disk.
It's super easy to install. The second disc is part of the pressure plate assembly, so it's really no harder to install than a single disk.
Burning Brakes
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The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the lightweight flywheel. I think that makes it harder to drive. It's really easy to stall, and for a street car, I'm not sure I'd go that route again.
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I love the engagement, actually...very progressive and easy to feel...maybe even a bit easier than the stock C5 clutch.
The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the lightweight flywheel. I think that makes it harder to drive. It's really easy to stall, and for a street car, I'm not sure I'd go that route again.
The only thing I'm not a huge fan of is the lightweight flywheel. I think that makes it harder to drive. It's really easy to stall, and for a street car, I'm not sure I'd go that route again.
Thanks man!
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Id just do the LS7 clutch like you initially said. Itll hold the power you are going to be at and more. Id say you will be 360-370s to the tire, maybe the 380s with the UD and lightweight flywheel (will make the engine want to rev quickly). That is a dang good price on the rear end build, who is doing that!?
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Id just do the LS7 clutch like you initially said. Itll hold the power you are going to be at and more. Id say you will be 360-370s to the tire, maybe the 380s with the UD and lightweight flywheel (will make the engine want to rev quickly). That is a dang good price on the rear end build, who is doing that!?
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Id just do the LS7 clutch like you initially said. Itll hold the power you are going to be at and more. Id say you will be 360-370s to the tire, maybe the 380s with the UD and lightweight flywheel (will make the engine want to rev quickly). That is a dang good price on the rear end build, who is doing that!?
hmmmmmm but for 200 bucks more i get twin disc with lightened flywheel...
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hmmmmmm but for 200 bucks more i get twin disc with lightened flywheel...
hmmmmmm but for 200 bucks more i get twin disc with lightened flywheel...
Twin disc is over kill for your mods. Heck even my mods hahaha but thats what makes America great!! Our freedom of choice :-).
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '21
Id just do the LS7 clutch like you initially said. Itll hold the power you are going to be at and more. Id say you will be 360-370s to the tire, maybe the 380s with the UD and lightweight flywheel (will make the engine want to rev quickly). That is a dang good price on the rear end build, who is doing that!?
*Aftermarket cams and or superchargers want to rev past 6200 rpms or even more.
*MANY C5 LS6 Z06 stock clutch owners reported the same problem and that clutch should have been rated for the higher RPM of the LS6.
*I had the LS7 kit before and it worked perfect but I never shifted past 6000 as it was stock.
*In the research I have done, some C6 owners with the LS7 have had that clutch stick to the floor. Not sure how widespread this is though.
*If I hear one more time that "the fluid is dirty" I am going to puke. That having been said though, definitely put in a remote bleeder when you do your clutch (:-).
For that reason, I went with an aftermarket clutch since I rev to 6500. I would suggest you do the same (it does not have to be Monster) but I suggest you do as well if you are going to rev past 5900 RPMs.
Drifting
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I bought LUK and though Im not doing a gear change I am doing heads/cam/intake/UDP/TB/larger maf..so Ill report how it holds up. Course I dont drag race etc and only w few HPDEs. Mostly curvy back roads and spirited driving. With the known weak points of rod bolts and pistons REVs will be limited to 6,800 for me with most shifts at 6-6300 if I am wanting to wind it out which isnt all the time. Just when I wanna play.
