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Post by SilverZ28 on May 10, 2005 15:11:58 GMT -5
Well, my clutch SUCKSa$$and i was wondering what is everyones favorite clutch... i am looking only for performance, i dont care if it is quiet... I need good pedal feel, fast engagement and good holding force...
Sidenote: anyone run a lightweight flywheel, if so, how do you like it?
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Post by AAron on May 10, 2005 15:28:03 GMT -5
i had the Cartek clutch on my '01 Z28. stock one in my '98 Z28 i got the Ram stock replcament in my Caprice, and finally i got a Hayes in my '79 Z28.
the Cartek chatered a little. but held great. the stock one im told is still in the '98. the ram is working beautifully on the 4200 lb Caprice, and the Hayes so far is my favorite.
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Post by SilverZ28 on May 11, 2005 14:16:42 GMT -5
We put a Z06 clutch(stock late model f-bod clutch) in my friends 98 TA and that thing bites pretty good, did not have a problem with wheel hop before the install, now it is really bad...lol hopefully ill get a ram or something soon with a lighter flywheel, gotta love road racing...
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Post by AAron on May 12, 2005 14:57:25 GMT -5
We put a Z06 clutch(stock late model f-bod clutch) in my friends 98 TA and that thing bites pretty good, did not have a problem with wheel hop before the install, now it is really bad...lol hopefully ill get a ram or something soon with a lighter flywheel, gotta love road racing... i burnt that stock one pretty quick in my '01. funniest thing people get these light weight flywheels for drag racing and they dont gain anything or some lose time. the heavier it is the more energy it holds. and the less RPMs drop between shifts. but for road racing going up and down in gears the light weight ones work so well. that is why i never put a light weight flywheel in my '01 it was a strip car. |
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Post by 00MysticZ on May 12, 2005 22:58:13 GMT -5
spec stage 3 when i had a M6
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Post by SilverZ28 on May 13, 2005 20:43:32 GMT -5
When did you have your spec? i have heard they are not very good clutches anymore...
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Post by N20Dave on May 22, 2005 23:01:54 GMT -5
Have only ever had and will only ever have McLeod twin disk clutches.
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Post by Fire67 on Jul 19, 2005 16:00:29 GMT -5
I'm currently running a Spec stg3 and a spec billet steel flywheel. According to a tech at spec, lightweight flywheels are not recommended unless you are making 400+ rwhp and at least 3.73 gears to help keep the rpms up...
I like my heavy steel flywheel, the clutch chatters a bit, but it grabs sooo hard! I havent noticed any slip at all; and the stored energy from the heavier flywheel sure does hit the tires hard when you grab the next gear.
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Post by Fire67 on Jul 19, 2005 16:05:51 GMT -5
Oh yeah, we just installed a Mcleod twin disc in a friends camaro, thats a VERY nice setup, so nice in fact that I will be purchasing one for my next motor. I almost bought one recently but the price tag pushed me to the Spec setup. To me, its hard to justify buying the most expensive clutch on the market for my stock (S.C. only) motor. But when I finally build my blower motor, the mcleod will be purchased for the power handling and high quality that my setup will deserve
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Post by jaberwaki on Aug 25, 2005 14:27:23 GMT -5
RAM VDS
so strong its just silly
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Post by metalbeast on Aug 26, 2005 10:47:15 GMT -5
I am running the stock clutch in my Z28 right now. Plan on upgrading to a SPEC III for the project though.
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Post by Alex94TAGT on Aug 28, 2005 21:32:44 GMT -5
Everyone claims that the McLeod twin-disc is one of the best you can buy. But, for the pricetag, it should be.
I ran the complete SLP setup (lightweight billet flywheel & pressure plate + disc), and it was very smooth. The car noticeably "revved" quicker with the lightweight components. I'd consider it a good stock-replacement clutch, but only for less than 350hp. It started to slip on me a little.
Next, I've got a Spec Stage 4 ready to go in. It looks far more heavy-duty, and I expect it to be far more harsh on the street...
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Post by Fire67 on Aug 29, 2005 15:00:57 GMT -5
Next, I've got a Spec Stage 4 ready to go in. It looks far more heavy-duty, and I expect it to be far more harsh on the street... Uh, yeah! The spec stg 3 took alot of getting used to... I cant imagine a stg 4  |
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Post by AAron on Aug 29, 2005 16:41:07 GMT -5
i cant wait till i start moding the engine in my '79 and keep the linkage type clutch my left leg will be huge ;D
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Post by BRETTINATOR on Mar 14, 2006 2:31:03 GMT -5
Good reading here, looking for a good clutch setup for my new engine setup. For almost 1400 figured the McCleod was the route to go with everything it comes with, then looking at the Spec3 sounds good. Have heard there are issues with both, still somewhat at a loss of which way to go. I'm planning on getting the M6 rebuilt by Joe @t56 Rebuilds, the $1400 pkg looks nice. Still undecided on which flywheel, steel or alum. Not sure which is best really for a high rwhp setup, open for suggestions.
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Post by 1bad2k2ta on Mar 14, 2006 9:13:32 GMT -5
Good reading here, looking for a good clutch setup for my new engine setup. For almost 1400 figured the McCleod was the route to go with everything it comes with, then looking at the Spec3 sounds good. Have heard there are issues with both, still somewhat at a loss of which way to go. I'm planning on getting the M6 rebuilt by Joe @t56 Rebuilds, the $1400 pkg looks nice. Still undecided on which flywheel, steel or alum. Not sure which is best really for a high rwhp setup, open for suggestions. I am using the Textralia clutch from Australia. I love it! Just don't make 14 or 15 passes in an hour and 20 minutes and you should not have any problems.  |
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Post by Fire67 on Mar 14, 2006 9:42:02 GMT -5
Good reading here, looking for a good clutch setup for my new engine setup. For almost 1400 figured the McCleod was the route to go with everything it comes with, then looking at the Spec3 sounds good. Have heard there are issues with both, still somewhat at a loss of which way to go. I'm planning on getting the M6 rebuilt by Joe @t56 Rebuilds, the $1400 pkg looks nice. Still undecided on which flywheel, steel or alum. Not sure which is best really for a high rwhp setup, open for suggestions. I am using the Textralia clutch from Australia. I love it! Just don't make 14 or 15 passes in an hour and 20 minutes and you should not have any problems. Does that mean you found out the hard way Tom? |
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Post by 1bad2k2ta on Mar 14, 2006 11:04:56 GMT -5
I am using the Textralia clutch from Australia. I love it! Just don't make 14 or 15 passes in an hour and 20 minutes and you should not have any problems. Does that mean you found out the hard way Tom? Yeah. I got the clutch so hot it boiled the hydraulic fluid, ruined the seals in the McLeod master cylinder, and warped the pressure plate. Got it all replaced under warranty, but paid an extra $300 or $400 for a new billet flywheel since they are balanced together. Amazingly, the disc was still good. It was still not completely broken in. I am still using it now and I have the other one that came with the pressure plate and flywheel as a spare.  |
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Post by AAron on Mar 14, 2006 12:08:47 GMT -5
Good reading here, looking for a good clutch setup for my new engine setup. For almost 1400 figured the McCleod was the route to go with everything it comes with, then looking at the Spec3 sounds good. Have heard there are issues with both, still somewhat at a loss of which way to go. I'm planning on getting the M6 rebuilt by Joe @t56 Rebuilds, the $1400 pkg looks nice. Still undecided on which flywheel, steel or alum. Not sure which is best really for a high rwhp setup, open for suggestions. on the clutch a lot has to do weather you break it in correctly or not. i have a hypothesis that most of the problem come from improper break-in, that is were my chatering came from. as to the fly wheel, what are you going to be doing with the car, drag racing, auto-X, or just daily driving? |
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Post by cowboyz28 on Mar 14, 2006 14:33:21 GMT -5
spec stage 3 when i had a M6 same here thats what i just got done putting in was the SPEC III and i am really impressed and happy with it. bites like nobody's business and quick engagement. |
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