Clutch question
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Racer
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Clutch question
Im looking for a clutch that could hold about 550-600wtq with room to spare. Ive heard about spec clutches and they seem cheap, but Im wondering what the other options are. Also will I need a new master slave cylinder? Any help would be appreciated for a y body noob
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From: Converse TX
I use the RPS on my car with over 700+ rwhp and like it. I also changed to the Z06 slave and master with it. This will hold your HP goals without a doubt. The new Z07 will probalby hold your numbers and is more affordable as long as you also change to the Z06 slave and master 
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From: Valencia Ca
Originally Posted by Oo Joe 24 oO
Im looking for a clutch that could hold about 550-600wtq with room to spare. Ive heard about spec clutches and they seem cheap, but Im wondering what the other options are. Also will I need a new master slave cylinder? Any help would be appreciated for a y body noob
Hope that helps,
CHarlie
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From: Lutz FL
Originally Posted by CharlieTuner@AandACorvette
Definitely replace the slave and add a remote bleeder line.
Hope that helps,
CHarlie
Hope that helps,
CHarlie
When I did my clutch, I had an adjustable master cylinder and z06 slave cylinder installed. Should have done the remote bleeder at the time, but I screwed that part up...Defintely get that done when you do the clutch, dont wait till later because its a PITA to remove the torque tube cover to get to the slave cyl.
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From: Hooterville, NJ
Originally Posted by Synergy Motorsports
The cartek clutch is my choice.
Rick
Rick
The Cartek clutch holds up very well. Mine has well over 75 drag passes on it with ET Streets and still holds very well.
Drifting
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From: Northern Ca
Clutch Suggestions
Lot's of good suggestions in this thread...
But speaking from my personal experience, I like the Textralia (Aussie) clutch systems. I'm just installed my Textralia clutch & aluminum flywheel, I love it!
Also, the clutch came complete with a new slave. I purchased mine from LG Motorsports for $1095 (less $ for steel flywheel option).
Textralia suggests a 200 mile (city driving) break in period which is a huge plus for me. I'm not very patient and I think it's a drag when you install new parts and have to break them in before you get to test them out.
Anyway, good luck making your decision!
But speaking from my personal experience, I like the Textralia (Aussie) clutch systems. I'm just installed my Textralia clutch & aluminum flywheel, I love it!
Also, the clutch came complete with a new slave. I purchased mine from LG Motorsports for $1095 (less $ for steel flywheel option).
Textralia suggests a 200 mile (city driving) break in period which is a huge plus for me. I'm not very patient and I think it's a drag when you install new parts and have to break them in before you get to test them out.
Anyway, good luck making your decision!
Drifting
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From: Chapin SC
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I ran a full season on my Cartek unit; just replaced it with another. The first held up to many 5500 rpm launches with 750 foot pounds of rear wheel torque.
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From: Central OH
Originally Posted by Synergy Motorsports
The cartek clutch is my choice. I wont use spec anymore after I had one almost rip my customer in half when the clutch exploded. That was scary.
Rick
Rick
Good luck.
