i am modding my car over the winter and it will be around or over 600hp and tq. i had the LS7 clutch kit in mind but have found out that it cannot hold the power i will be putting down.

looking for a clutch under a grand that will hold the power

what you guys think

 

I would like 600+ HP for under a grand, what do you think??

Really, I think you need to find what will work and than pony-up the funds to make it happen. Anything less and you will be unhappy and maybe doing it over again...costing more in the long run. Hey, just my two cents worth.

 

If you have enough money to get to 600 hp and will only have a grand to get a clutch, you should spend your money elsewhere.

 

its not the money, but i just cannot bring myself to buy a 1800 exedy twin disk when i don't even have that much in the mods. i was just looking for a awsome clutch that can hold the power that is less than a grand. if there isn't one then that is no big deal, i will buy the trexila twin disk.

 

do more research...theres a million threads on this...both brands you mentioned dont have a great rep
go with RPS, Spec, or Monster and you shouldnt have issue if properly installed

 

As others have mentioned.....looking for a clutch to hold 600+ RWHP and "for under a grand" shouldn't be used in the same sentence. You have to pony up if you want any type of reliability at that power level.....it simply goes with the territory.

You will need a twin disc for more friction surface area and I would highly recommend you look into the RPS carbon line. Its a little more money than the organic twin they sell which would also hold the power, but it's lighter, more responsive, and smoother when you release the clutch. Not to mention should be the last clutch you ever purchase because the carbon friction material tends to last a loooong time and in the event you do wear it out (highly unlikely) its rebuild-able.

Best bang for the buck is the regular street twin (not the "lite" version). I have helped a handful of people with this clutch and everyone is smiling. PM me for details if your interested and we can go from there.

-Tony

PS.....The car will feel completely different with this clutch (in a very good way) with a much more responsive engine.....not to mention pick up about 10-12 RWHP due to the reduction in rotating mass. You would be looking at a 15+ lb weight savings which when connected to the crankshaft pays you even larger dividends. That should help you get over the additional funds you would have to lay out to get into a clutch of this caliber. I think when the smoke cleared you would view this swap as one of the best investments you ever made....the car will be alot more fun to drive.

 

you got a pm

 

For 600 I don't think a Twin Disc is absolutely necessary. A good single disc should do you fine especially if you're not trying to "launch" the car at the track. Look into the Spec 3+ or some of the upper level Moster Clutches. The Textralia is a good clutch (OZ-700) but customer service with them is a little lacking. FWIW I'm running a OZ-700 in my car first when it was 500/521 to the ground then 4K miles later at 760/760 to the ground and it's still holding great.

Too many people overclutch their cars IMO.

 

Better to have more clutch than you need....plus it gives you room to grow and how many of us don't look for more shortly after the tingling stops from that "new rush" of acceleration.

In this particular case I happen to know the OP plans on using spray which adds a ridiculous amount of torque and ultimately its the torque output that really determines how much clutch you need. Also, a nitrous power/torque curve hits instantly.....its extremely violent and fast....alot different than even big powered boosted cars which are smoother and more progressive (regarding the rate of torque build-up).

-Tony

 

I completely agree with your recommendation as the bolded above is indeed a game changer.

 

Can't really overclutch the car as Tony said. I've got the spec twin o my bolt on C5 that only makes 316rwhp LOL. I got it because I had plans on either a blower or h/c/spray and wanted light pedal pressure. I got the "flavor of the month" when I got the clutch. This clutch is notorious for breaking stuff. (broke my rear). If I was gonna do it now, I would DEF get another twin, most likely an RPS.

The single disc clutches just dont hold power as well and have some heavy *** clutch pedals.