X 100, my tuner is all about Centerforce and I have yet to hear bad about them, where did you order your slave from?
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Clutch Poll for 470rwhp
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Melting Slicks
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From: Redondo Beach Ca
Clutch Poll for 470rwhp
I have a head and cam car that will have 3.90's and about 470rwhp. It's mainly a street car but might rarely see the 1/4 or HPDE. Which clutch should I go with?
1. LS7 clutch
2. Textralia single
3. RPS single
4. other
Also, should I do the drill mod to the slave?
What about adjustable master cylinders?
1. LS7 clutch
2. Textralia single
3. RPS single
4. other
Also, should I do the drill mod to the slave?
What about adjustable master cylinders?
Race Director
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From: Texas Hill Country
If you didn't do two things, you'd be making a huge mistake.
1) Get a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch. I have 500 RWHP and it holds great. The pedal feels like stock. Maybe even a little better, especially when you do #2.
2) Get a new slave cylinder. Order a new one for an 04Z. You will get an updated slave that has the drill mod already done (bigger line), a bigger diameter throwout bearing, and all the benefits of a new slave (fresh seals, etc.).
An adjustable MC is not needed. Make sure you use the highest temp fluid you can find like Motul or something.
Good luck.
1) Get a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch. I have 500 RWHP and it holds great. The pedal feels like stock. Maybe even a little better, especially when you do #2.
2) Get a new slave cylinder. Order a new one for an 04Z. You will get an updated slave that has the drill mod already done (bigger line), a bigger diameter throwout bearing, and all the benefits of a new slave (fresh seals, etc.).
An adjustable MC is not needed. Make sure you use the highest temp fluid you can find like Motul or something.
Good luck.
Instructor
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From: Savage, Minnesota
I'm going to install a Textralia this spring and I will have around the same power as you. My Friend, who owns a lS1 performance shop, told me Textralia is the only thing he would put in his car.
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Le Mans Master
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If you didn't do two things, you'd be making a huge mistake.
1) Get a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch. I have 500 RWHP and it holds great. The pedal feels like stock. Maybe even a little better, especially when you do #2.
2) Get a new slave cylinder. Order a new one for an 04Z. You will get an updated slave that has the drill mod already done (bigger line), a bigger diameter throwout bearing, and all the benefits of a new slave (fresh seals, etc.).
An adjustable MC is not needed. Make sure you use the highest temp fluid you can find like Motul or something.
Good luck.
1) Get a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch. I have 500 RWHP and it holds great. The pedal feels like stock. Maybe even a little better, especially when you do #2.
2) Get a new slave cylinder. Order a new one for an 04Z. You will get an updated slave that has the drill mod already done (bigger line), a bigger diameter throwout bearing, and all the benefits of a new slave (fresh seals, etc.).
An adjustable MC is not needed. Make sure you use the highest temp fluid you can find like Motul or something.
Good luck.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wichita KS
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Racer
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I just finished installing my new Textralia Exo Skel today which replaced my Exedy single disc which broke last Sunday. So far I love the engagement of the Tex over the Exedy (much smoother and more predictable), but the pedal feel is quite a bit stiffer. I just need to get used to it. So far, my vote is for Textralia.
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Melting Slicks
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I will definitely be putting in a new slave and master and wrapping the lines with DEI heat shielding wrap. My tuner has suggested the ls7 or the RPS single. I don't think they've been too thrilled with the Textralia, but everyone has an opinion.AlohaC5 How is the clutch pedal feel on the RPS say compared to stock?
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From: Madison, AL
I will definitely be putting in a new slave and master and wrapping the lines with DEI heat shielding wrap. My tuner has suggested the ls7 or the RPS single. I don't think they've been too thrilled with the Textralia, but everyone has an opinion.AlohaC5 How is the clutch pedal feel on the RPS say compared to stock?
Burning Brakes
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From: Lakemoor IL
I love my Tex and MANY others do too. My car is 452rwhp with dr's. Clutch has about 5k on it and has been flawless.
Please go over to LS1tech and do a search on Centerforce in the drivetrain section.
Also, like was said above get the updated master/slave cylinders.
Please go over to LS1tech and do a search on Centerforce in the drivetrain section.
Also, like was said above get the updated master/slave cylinders.
Drifting
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From: Bedford Va.
I have the RPS single disc clutch with aluminum flywheel (2 years).
Its been great, as noted the pedal feel is a little heavier. it might chatter once in a while. I will be replacing it with a Textralia single disk(I have one waiting)
then I will get the RPS rebuilt (approx. $600) for the next replacement.
Its been great, as noted the pedal feel is a little heavier. it might chatter once in a while. I will be replacing it with a Textralia single disk(I have one waiting)
then I will get the RPS rebuilt (approx. $600) for the next replacement.