KennyFKINPowerz Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 So I need to replace the clutch in my 95 Camaro and I am looking for suggestions. I was looking at either the Ram HD or a spec3 but I am open to any others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 McLeod Street Twin. More expensive, but it is pricey for a reason. I wish I went that way the first time (after two LT4 PP with different discs, and on the second SPEC Stage III Carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neonkiller Posted August 31, 2011 Report Share Posted August 31, 2011 I had a spec unsprung 4 puck once...... It was rad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 You also need to understand that the LT1 uses a pull style clutch while most clutch setups are push style. Because of this, all LT1's clutches are either a Valeo pressure plate, a modified Valeo, or a knock off as Valeo holds the patent for it. So just because a certain clutch works well for, say an LS1 car, doesn't mean it is worth a damn for the LT1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 OS Giken Twin disk carbon carbon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTHER91 Posted September 1, 2011 Report Share Posted September 1, 2011 do not buy a RAM clutch, just put one in my wifes 04 gt and its the worst clutch ever it chatters and is stiff... but it does grab I use a spec stage 3 in my 500 ft lb mustang and love it but the peddle is a bit stiff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 OS Giken Twin disk carbon carbon. Yes, because penis sell nothing for domestics, let alone a pull-style clutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Get: A good one. :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam1647545489 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 IPS gets good deals on southbends. Had one in the bimmer when it was a 5 speed and it worked well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 On a serious note... I've been running a Southbend stage4+ Something I got from IPS in the B7 A4. It's been rock solid, don't make enough power to stress it obviously, but it's been a reliable aftermarket clutch thus far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 What do you guys think of the Spec 3+? My buddy is a dealer for Spec and is trying to get me to go that route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve R. Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 What do you guys think of the Spec 3+? My buddy is a dealer for Spec and is trying to get me to go that route. Held up alright in dirt mcgirt, some chatter but holds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trix-storm Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Pull style clutches suck! I've never owned a car with one until I bought my evo... Weird. I'm converting it to push next weekend and putting in a carbonetic carbon twin disc. I hate ram clutches because I went through several with my ls1 when it was still in the car...the damn pressure plates kept breaking so I gave up on the rams. I don't have any experience with lt1 clutches... But my experience with ram was bad and I will never buy another one. I would go with spec if it's a decent price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I've had a Spec 3+, and now I need to replace my spec 5 for the third time. I could not recommend any Spec clutch as I have not had one last more than a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I had bad luck with spec also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Held up alright in dirt mcgirt, some chatter but holds good. Held up REAL nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trix-storm Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I've had a Spec 3+, and now I need to replace my spec 5 for the third time. I could not recommend any Spec clutch as I have not had one last more than a season. Time for a McLeod twin disc? Thats sucks dude, my ram clutches would usually last about the same amount of time then die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted September 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Man those McLeod Twin Discs are awesome but fricken expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 I love my McLeod. The pedal pressure is almost the same as it was stock, but it grabs hard. I assume part of the expense is the fact you are also replacing the flywheel and master cylinder. Yeah it was expensive, but you can't disagree with the reputation. Do it once, do it right, and don't worry about it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted September 2, 2011 Report Share Posted September 2, 2011 Has anyone suggested an LS1 swap yet? Then get new LS7 Clutch ? :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 Time for a McLeod twin disc? That is probably what will go in the car next as I can't see spending the money on an RPS thriple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trix-storm Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 That is probably what will go in the car next as I can't see spending the money on an RPS thriple. What do those run? I thought the McLeod was expensive for my z but the evo clutches are absolutly crazy expensive... I'm lucky a friend bought this clutch I'm going to put in and never used it and ended up selling his evo before he put it in.... They cost $2100 new, I'm just trading him LSx parts for it. damn carbon clutches. Worth it tho! As stated do it right and don't worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 What do those run? I thought the McLeod was expensive for my z but the evo clutches are absolutly crazy expensive... I'm lucky a friend bought this clutch I'm going to put in and never used it and ended up selling his evo before he put it in.... They cost $2100 new, I'm just trading him LSx parts for it. damn carbon clutches. Worth it tho! As stated do it right and don't worry about it. https://www.vengeancerd.com/ecart/categories.php?category=LS1-F-Body/Drivetrain/Clutches Thriple is $3400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted September 3, 2011 Report Share Posted September 3, 2011 McLeod twin disk, when they say less effort than stock they freaking mean it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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