new clutch
 

Alright, so I need a new clutch BAD! The clutches I'm lookin at is the ram powergrip clutch, or the spec stage 3 clutch, or does anyone have any other suggestions? I want this clutch to be able to hold a little over 400hp.

With 170k when do u plan on running enough hp to warrant those clutches if i were u i would get a lt4 clutch setup which will hold plenty and last awhile till u rebuild/build the motor. But that is my oppinion. Also fuck spec that is all :)

Im only running this motor for this season (hopefully) then Im having my other LT1 built for next season which im hoping to see around 400hp out of, so I figure I might as well buy a beefy clutch now, and yeah ive heard mixed things about the spec clutches. But ram is good? also what about monster clutches?

centerforce and McLeod are great but both expensive and just like 84Z said its really going to benefit you going big unless you are planning on a bigger build and with your mileage it should really be a full rebuild or swap

I nver had a ram but i like the monster so far also i still say get a cheap stock replacement or lt4 for now. Then a better one when u do the motor hate to eat up a stage 3 with little power then have to buy another later.

I am doing a full swap, I have a spare LT1, getting reconditioned, all brand new internals. Idk, I dont drive the car very often, its not my DD, i feel like if I buy a stocker im just waisting my time and money

Why spend big bucks on a clutch if you are changing the engine? I mean I would get a stocker now or a mild aftermarket and put a good one in with the new engine. It is silly to build a motor and re-use a clutch, just my $.02 worth. I'd go with a Monster stage 3 but I don't know if they make LTX clutches.

Well a ram OEM performance clutch will run me for $309, and a powergrip is $408, I'll check at work tomorrow what theyre askin for an OEM clutch.

Pretty sure Monster does not make an LTX clutch

Yep just double checked, its for LS1. Well I'll find out what an OEM clutch will run me tomorrow at work. I get a really good discount on parts so itll probably be relatively cheap.

I looked for a monster clutch for the lt1 and couldn't find one

I don't have an lt1.

but he does

then why quote me??? it was already established there was none for the lt1

becuase I like hitting the quote button it makes me feel clever....:sFun_bananacolors:

Lol

I was always a "special" student

goto Napa Auto parts and get there "cheap" black box clutch set. it will be a valeo clutch in the box(OE not OEM) and run it. I beat the SHIT out of my car with bolt ons stock LT1 and the valeo NEVER let me down! and get a COMPLETE! master and slave assembly. 20 bux sez your clutch isnt "junk" and if it is the leaking slave you have caused it.

I just replaced my master and slave with a complete kit last summer, cuz it froze up on me over the winter and this clutch has 90k on it now, although, I was mysteriously losing clutch fluid last season.........idk at this point

did you replace them as a pre assembled set? or did you get a master and a slave and reuse the line?

It was all pre assembled

I've had 2 spec 3+'s in my camaro with no problems. And for the people on this forum that know me i beat the PISS out of my car.

spec had there issues at first. there much better then they used to be. and probably the only REAL option for LT1 guys. DO NOT get an aluminum flywheel!!!! and just make sure your slave isnt leaking again.

Alright, what about the ram powergrip tho? and any tell-tale signs that the slave is leaking? becuase after sitting all winter, the level hasnt gone down. Idk if thats just because im not driving it.

i have a Spec 2+ for sale. It comes with a resurfaced flywheel too! Brand new in the package!

Why no lightweight/aluminum flywheel? I know about it being touchy off the line with them but that the only reason?

Very touchy off the line, kills your launch, likes to chatter on downshifts unless you rev match. Lots of little driveability issues.
But, revs a lot better :D
Not really worth it on a v8 I think. It's worth the extra effort on her Subaru since it helps make up for the lack of torque but I don't think I'd bother on a v8.

Makes sense, seems it would be more towards an autocross/track car or something then.

Exactly. Good for road racing. Street use/drag racing not so much.

I'm so glad you guys don't mind teaching the newbie. I learn something new every day from you guys! :nanawrench:

No problem. We all like to teach eachother. No one will ever know everything and as soon as you think you do you may as well give up cause you'll never grow any further :)

How much? an whats the power rating on the clutch?

I think i got it up for 425. Its rated for 665 ft lbs.http://www.specclutch.com/cars/Chevy/Camaro/1994/Single

Would you take $400?

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