Clutch Help
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: God's Country The Old Dominion
Clutch Help
Looking for a clutch that will handle 500hp-550hp at the crank and be comfortable in a not so daily driver. All suggestions and experience welcome. Thanks.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2003
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From: Roswell New Mexico
St. Jude Donor '07-'08
I bought a ram clutch from TSP on my last f-body. The car was mostly stock, but it was supposed handle 500 HP, felt just like the stock clutch, couldn't tell a difference.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Euless TX
I dont have that much hp but I am running a mcleod single disk with no problems. The clutch pedal is much stiffer than stock. I have heard nothing but good things about the textralia clutches. Spec clutches seem to be a popular choice for high hp.
Drifting
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From: AnnArbor Michigan
St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by jmzvet
How about the new C6 Z06 clutch? We installed one in a stock C5 about 2 months ago and it works great. Should be able to handle your power needs.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Haymarket VA
I've got the LS7 clutch in my car with about 450RWHP. Feels like stock with no downside. Just added a Cartek adjustable master to put the pedal exactly where I like it. I don't think you can go wrong with this clutch setup. You need to get the LS2 flywheel. Don't forget to add the LS6/Z06 slave cylinder at the same time.
Race Director
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From: Haymarket VA
Originally Posted by Too Slow '90
What does this set-up cost?
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From: Converse TX
Originally Posted by WKMCD
I've got the LS7 clutch in my car with about 450RWHP. Feels like stock with no downside. Just added a Cartek adjustable master to put the pedal exactly where I like it. I don't think you can go wrong with this clutch setup. You need to get the LS2 flywheel. Don't forget to add the LS6/Z06 slave cylinder at the same time.
This clutch should work for your power levels since this is the new Z06 clutch and has this type of power stock
Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Montara Ca
Installed the LS7 clutch kit & LS6 master and slave hyraulics in my 99 coupe and could no be happier. Pedal stiffness is basicly the same as the stock C5 setup but just a bit more positive feeling in engagement. Total cost from Fred Beans including shipping was $759. Hard to beat that price on a >500 hp rated clutch setup that's OEM. Don't forget a new pilot bearing and remote bleader line from LAPD.
