Clutch Question... (Did a search..)
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Clutch Question... (Did a search..)
I searched here on thirdgen.org for what kinda clutch I should get.. (still unsure) and posted this message on camaroz28.com (no replys..AGAIN still unsure which clutch)
Im new to this site.. First post obviously... The guys on thirdgen.org recommended I come here for to look for a clutch. I have a T56 Trans from a 94 Camaro. The engine (305 91 TPI) is mostly stock.. nothing special. One day I plan on doing a twin turbo setup.. its not gonna happen anytime soon (unfortunatly). My car is gonna be a "street/strip car." I see a lot of you guys recommend the McLeod Twin Disk clutch. Im sure its worth the 1000 bucks but is it worth it for a engine that pushs 250 hp (TOPS)??? Any advice?
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Im new to this site.. First post obviously... The guys on thirdgen.org recommended I come here for to look for a clutch. I have a T56 Trans from a 94 Camaro. The engine (305 91 TPI) is mostly stock.. nothing special. One day I plan on doing a twin turbo setup.. its not gonna happen anytime soon (unfortunatly). My car is gonna be a "street/strip car." I see a lot of you guys recommend the McLeod Twin Disk clutch. Im sure its worth the 1000 bucks but is it worth it for a engine that pushs 250 hp (TOPS)??? Any advice?
Dan
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Can NO ONE help me??? Should I just go with a Centerforce DF and be done with it???
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Car: 87 GTA, 88 GTA, 92 TA, 72 RS SS
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The OEM replacement would do fine for your current application, I've seen them hold up to 350hp with abuse and work fine.
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thanks for the info battman. Anybody else have opinions?? Nothing personal to you battman.. I just like to get a couple opinions and see what everybody says..
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whys that Shagwell??? Just personal preference?? (meaning why would you go with CF/SPEC) And when you guys say OE do you mean go to the GM dealer or a local auto part store? And yes I know that OE stands for orginal equipment.
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For your current set up if you're spending more than $200 for your clutch disk, pressure plate, pilot bearing, and throw out bearing, you're putting money in the wrong place. Go OE unless you're putting out 350+ ft/lbs of torque.
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Yeah.. I agree with you (now) Bigdreams.. Last night I was thinking long and hard about it and came to the same conclusion as you.. Spending over 200 bucks for a clutch on pretty much stock motor.. it would be a waste..
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