What do you guys think? best clutch for 600hp ls3
 

Hey guys I have a few that ive been looking at but wanted to see what you guys are running? I have a ls3 its right around 600hp and 585tq

Ive heard alot of good things about American Powertrain. And Mcleod

Thanks!

Paul

I used a Spec Stage 3 clutch. When I got mine, a lot of 4th gen guys were using them and they were good bang for your buck. No problems in 5000 miles with probably 50% track miles.

I have a Monster clutch. Can't tell you how it is as still in the build stage, but lots of good reviews from the guys at LS1Tech.com. Here's their site: http://monsterclutches.com/

I'm running a new Spec Stage 3+ and am very happy with it.

I run a spec 2 in my camaro and a spec 3+ in my truck...no complaints.I have read the LS7 clutch is a keeper too.

mcleod rst and rxt get great reviews. im going to run the rxt even though im going to be ~630hp. different material than the rst for more forgiveness and both are reported to have incredible pedal feel.

I am currently running a monster stage 2
 

in mine. Made 425/385 at the wheels. I like it a lot better than the Textralia I was running. I tried to stay away from the puck style as they are a little grabby for the street.

Heard good stuff about centerforces new twin disc. A little expensive, but the pedal is a easy as any stock GM clutch. Yancey has one in his 5th and Rupp is running on in Bad Penny.

Depending on how you're going to drive it, I prefer stock LS7 as driveability is excellent. It would be fine with 600hp unless you plan on drag racing it often with sticky tires.

Thanks guys! I appreciate it!:thumbsup:

Paul

i heard this as well and initially went with an rst. after reading reviews on the rxt which has been out for a few years now, i switched even though it is a puck style. nothing but great reviews on the street.

The Textralia that I had
 

was rated 650 or 750, cannot remember. Had the billet flywheel, anyway it was a little grabby, but I got use to it. Pulled the trans to check something else and my flywheel looked like one from a school bus with 250,000 miles on it. I know how to drive a stick and I am the only one that drives my car and it was blue and cracked. 4500 miles.

I got it around the same time that they, Textralia, was having problem with the distibutor in the US. May have been sent the wrong disc and I would not have known the difference. Anyway, went with more of a standard clutch and was going with the LS7 package but it was sold out at the time.

I am happy with the Monster so far...but I find about anything from GM is good stuff.

I vote for McLeod RST - strong & street friendly. Another more inexpensive choice might be RPS organic street twin disc clutch which is a great piece for the price.

You will be fine with the LS7 clutch and it will have oem reliability and feel. If you need a stronger clutch, I would go with the LSx9 clutch from Katech. Thats what I have and it has the much sought after "OEM feel".

Hi Paul, I've got the LS7 clutch in mine and it's worked great so far. Dyno'ed 500 to the wheels and I've got about 5000 miles on it now. Pedal feel is very good, of course "OEM" :yes:

it really depends on what your using your car for, if your doing some racing I would sugest a twin plate clutch.