clutch question! help!
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clutch question! help!
hello,
i have a 2005 vette, and it currently does not have any modifications.
however, i just dropped it off at my local shop for a cam, air intake, headers, corsa, pulley, and a tune.
now, the clutch feels ok right now. i dont think it slips or anything. but i am concerned i may need a new clutch now with the mods.
any ideas? the car has 54k miles on it.
should i replace the clutch right now?
i have a 2005 vette, and it currently does not have any modifications.
however, i just dropped it off at my local shop for a cam, air intake, headers, corsa, pulley, and a tune.
now, the clutch feels ok right now. i dont think it slips or anything. but i am concerned i may need a new clutch now with the mods.
any ideas? the car has 54k miles on it.
should i replace the clutch right now?
Instructor
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None of the modifications you have listed involve removal of the drivetrain, so there would be no savings in labor by doing it now. Stock clutch is usually good for more than 600 rwhp, and it is not likely you will be there with your planned mods. You could easily get another 50K on your stock clutch. If you were to go with an aftermarket clutch, you might not like the pedal feel, reliability, longevity, and possibly noise (thinking some double discs).
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Depending on how you drive and the condition of the current condition of the clutch it may starting giving you issues(ie sticky pedal) after the mods. Just because a clutch holds up on the dyno, doesn't mean it will hold up in the real world. Unless of course you never use the power. I'd recommend a Level 2 with 18lb flywheel, unless you have future plans for more than 550rwhp. Feel free to contact me with any questions about a Monster you may have.
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Great question. This will dictate what you will need.
(Case in point: The LS7 clutch does not hold up well to a stock C6Z when drag raced. You must work around its limitations.)
Very true.
If you wish to avidly drag race, I'd recommend an RPS clutch. We make 495 RWHP and have used their BC2 with much success. This clutch allows sixties in the mid 1.3s, can take launches above 6000 rpm, drives well on the street and lasts a very long time with its carbon discs. They also have other models to fit your needs and budget.
Good luck.
(Case in point: The LS7 clutch does not hold up well to a stock C6Z when drag raced. You must work around its limitations.)Very true.
If you wish to avidly drag race, I'd recommend an RPS clutch. We make 495 RWHP and have used their BC2 with much success. This clutch allows sixties in the mid 1.3s, can take launches above 6000 rpm, drives well on the street and lasts a very long time with its carbon discs. They also have other models to fit your needs and budget.
Good luck.
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None of the modifications you have listed involve removal of the drivetrain, so there would be no savings in labor by doing it now. Stock clutch is usually good for more than 600 rwhp, and it is not likely you will be there with your planned mods. You could easily get another 50K on your stock clutch. If you were to go with an aftermarket clutch, you might not like the pedal feel, reliability, longevity, and possibly noise (thinking some double discs).
...Mine is slipping at 480.OP- You will be fine with your mods. You might start seeing issues if you do heads. That's when mine started giving up the ghost.