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.

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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

1965_SS · #7 03-18-2016, 10:15 AM

I just ordered a McLeod RST for my build. I bought it based on what other people said. JEGS has McLeod clutches on sale now until Monday.

ADY · #8 03-18-2016, 11:09 AM

I had the McLeod RST and it wasn't easy to smoothly engage at lower rpm. Switch to McLeod Street Extreme and love it, much less pedal effort and smooth engagement.

Che70velle · #9 03-18-2016, 07:22 PM

TDP (Texas Drivetrain Performance) stage 3 here. I have 130 miles on it, so it's still breaking in, but so far it's great. It does chatter slightly at engagement if I under rev it, but it does grab well.

gnx7 · #10 03-18-2016, 09:17 PM

I have been installing RST and RXT clutches for the past few years. Everyone gives them a thumbs up.
I used to have a Ram910 single disc and it was brutal. Did hold constant thrashing for 20K miles.

Truly the RST could be lighter than stock pedal pressure. It also has a very non grabby engagement. The RXT isn't much stiffer and/or worse to drive.
If you plan to launch the car hard on slicks at the drag strip get the RXT. It takes abuse much better.

If you want it to rev fast get an aluminum flywheel. If you don't like the fact that you need to give it a little gas to get going then go steel. The aluminum flywheel is really just a matter of getting used to IMO.