Clutch Recommendations - Lateral-g Forums

John510 · #1 03-17-2016, 05:53 PM

Hey Guys,
Im looking for some clutch reviews. I installed a RAM Force and it is a PITA to drive. Have to rev it super high to avoid stalling. I am looking to replace it with a more "factory feel" clutch. Something smooth and easy but also wont get burnt up with 527rwhp.

What do you recommend?

John

carbuff · #2 03-17-2016, 06:24 PM

I love my LTI-S dual disc from Monster. They make a flywheel and use the new 2014+ LT1 dual disc clutch from GM. It has a very smooth feel, perfect pedal to me, and if I need to replace it, I can get it from a GM dealer. It's not a cheap setup, but I'm really happy with it. It's also rated to 700 ft-lb if I recall correctly...

You can buy direct or they also have a dealer network where you can save a few bucks as well...

http://monsterclutches.com/c6-corvet...reet-c6-clutch

John510 · #3 03-17-2016, 06:46 PM

I just went through my paperwork. I actually have a RAM Force not a MCleod

**Flash68** · #4 03-17-2016, 11:05 PM

How much power is the LS7 clutch good for?

SSLance · #5 03-18-2016, 05:29 AM

I just finished breaking in my new Mcleod Street Extreme clutch and so far, I like it a lot. It is rated at 700 hp but has a very factory pedal feel and engages very smoothly, just the slightest hint of chatter if I under rev by a bit when starting off. It's very driveable.

Not sure if they have a Street Extreme for your application but worth checking out in my book. I'd call Mark Bowler at Bowler Transmission and speak with him, he's very knowledgable and helpful with clutch choices to meet your particular needs.

Phone: 618.943.4856
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Rod P · #6 03-18-2016, 06:35 AM

I used a lot of clutches when i worked at the speed shop, Ram, Mcloed, Hays, CenterForces, I was able to get them at cost and I just switched till i found one i liked , it was centerforce for me, the pedal pressure was close on most of them but the grip force that happens on the release of the clutch pedal was the best to me with the centerforce

JodysTransmissions · #7 03-28-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by John510

Hey Guys,
Im looking for some clutch reviews. I installed a RAM Force and it is a PITA to drive. Have to rev it super high to avoid stalling. I am looking to replace it with a more "factory feel" clutch. Something smooth and easy but also wont get burnt up with 527rwhp.

What do you recommend?

John

We have been building aluminum flywheel drivelines for over 20 years. Running an aluminum flywheel needs proper gearing so you don't need to constantly over rev to take off.

What is your 1st gear transmission ratio, differential gearing, and rear tire size?

John510 · #8 04-04-2016, 09:26 PM

Not sure on 1st gear. It is a T56 from a 2000 Camaro and I am running 3.75 rear gear ratio with true trac. Rear tire is a 19" wheel with 35 series tire

I'm taking the car to a professional sometime this week. I would guess that whoever installed it probably didn't do it right based on all the other BS wrong with my car.

And Ron,
Vince doesn't have room for it right now. I was going to take it over to Steve at EBMC to fix

gerno · #9 04-05-2016, 06:45 AM

You may also check your pedal ratio and for binding in the linkage. I hated my clutch then moved the linkage 1/4" down and it made all the difference in the world. Now I love my clutch. The movement did help a lot with the overall ratio for pressure and travel and also free'd the master from some binding I didn't even know was occurring. Fixing the binding was the biggest gain I assume.