Aftermarket clutches
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Burning Brakes
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Aftermarket clutches
I've developed some vibration in my car recently. I'm not 100% sure it's the clutch, however, that's my assumption based on my limited knowledge of past experiences. I'd like to know who's replaced their factory clutch with an aftermarket setup, and with what product. I'm a headers, cam, S/C'd car making 700whp... Don't want to replace with factory parts.
I'm seeing Doug from ECS is running a special on Mantic clutches, anyone have first hand experience with their product?
I'm asking for opinions based on your setup, and why you think it's better than the next brand out there... All options are appreciated.
I'm seeing Doug from ECS is running a special on Mantic clutches, anyone have first hand experience with their product?
I'm asking for opinions based on your setup, and why you think it's better than the next brand out there... All options are appreciated.
Le Mans Master
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From: DFW TX
I've developed some vibration in my car recently. I'm not 100% sure it's the clutch, however, that's my assumption based on my limited knowledge of past experiences. I'd like to know who's replaced their factory clutch with an aftermarket setup, and with what product. I'm a headers, cam, S/C'd car making 700whp... Don't want to replace with factory parts.
I'm seeing Doug from ECS is running a special on Mantic clutches, anyone have first hand experience with their product?
I'm asking for opinions based on your setup, and why you think it's better than the next brand out there... All options are appreciated.
I'm seeing Doug from ECS is running a special on Mantic clutches, anyone have first hand experience with their product?
I'm asking for opinions based on your setup, and why you think it's better than the next brand out there... All options are appreciated.
Safety Car
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From: Greer, SC
I've developed some vibration in my car recently. I'm not 100% sure it's the clutch, however, that's my assumption based on my limited knowledge of past experiences. I'd like to know who's replaced their factory clutch with an aftermarket setup, and with what product. I'm a headers, cam, S/C'd car making 700whp... Don't want to replace with factory parts.
I'm seeing Doug from ECS is running a special on Mantic clutches, anyone have first hand experience with their product?
I'm asking for opinions based on your setup, and why you think it's better than the next brand out there... All options are appreciated.
I'm seeing Doug from ECS is running a special on Mantic clutches, anyone have first hand experience with their product?
I'm asking for opinions based on your setup, and why you think it's better than the next brand out there... All options are appreciated.
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Burning Brakes
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I have a 9000 series twin disc Manic clutch installed by ECS. Manic makes clutches for many OEM applications. The Manic is like night/day vs the stock clutch. It requires slightly more effort to engage the clutch but I like the feel. My stock clutch was starting to slip above 6k when putting down ~700 RWHP. No slipage at all now. It is also good to 1000 ft lbs of tq. I highly recommend the Manic twin disc clutch and ECS.
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Burning Brakes
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I have a 9000 series twin disc Manic clutch installed by ECS. Manic makes clutches for many OEM applications. The Manic is like night/day vs the stock clutch. It requires slightly more effort to engage the clutch but I like the feel. My stock clutch was starting to slip above 6k when putting down ~700 RWHP. No slipage at all now. It is also good to 1000 ft lbs of tq. I highly recommend the Manic twin disc clutch and ECS.
Safety Car
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From: Greer, SC
There was some chatter trying to start in first but that was me not being used to the engagement point. It is much different than the stock clutch. After about 30 minutes I got used to it and the chatter went away. I have not noticed any chatter since. That said, when my son first drove it he experienced that same chatter when moving from a dead stop. Only took him about 15 minutes to get the hang of it.
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Burning Brakes
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I thought you already had a triple in your car... What clutch do you have in there now? I'm told the Z06 clutch is the same as what's already in these cars, so, can't go that route either. I just don't want a clutch chatter issue.
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Burning Brakes
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There was some chatter trying to start in first but that was me not being used to the engagement point. It is much different than the stock clutch. After about 30 minutes I got used to it and the chatter went away. I have not noticed any chatter since. That said, when my son first drove it he experienced that same chatter when moving from a dead stop. Only took him about 15 minutes to get the hang of it.
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Safety Car
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From: Detroit
Yeah keeping the clutch. Overhauled the fuel system to run flex fuel, smaller pulley, overdrive balancer, ridetech shocks, and a few other things. I initially went in to fix a broken output shaft and I decided to use the downtime wisely.
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Burning Brakes
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Sounds like it... How much power are you shooting for? I'm curious how much that clutch will ACTUALLY hold?
Drifting
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From: Tampa Florida
Still stock believe it or not...
Safety Car
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From: Kilmarnock Va
It's having trouble with 700+.
Pro
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From: oklahoma/arkansas
I have the first rps triple carbon clutch in mine with the tilton adust able slave.. first that's not a z06 (vengeance car) and it holds just fine at 900+rwhp... peddle feel slightly stiffer than stock. I love it
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Thanks.