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j.curt · 02-14-2016, 08:05 PM

Obviously my goal is to go as fast as I can at the track. The NOS will help me do that. I am having the issue that everyone else has with their stock clutch sticking to floor. If I feather it right, it does not stick or burn. The clutch only has 37,000 miles on it.

NOS and a new clutch cost about the same amount of money, but I can only do one. I know eventually the clutch will go out and I am sure NOS will speed up that process but NOS will make me go fast lol. I am thinking a new clutch will cut down on my 2.2 60ft being I will be able to launch harder without having the clutch stick to the floor.

What would you guys recommend? Can I get away with installing NOS this year and a clutch next year? I try to make it to the track about two times per month. If I do end up going with the new clutch, do I need the multi-disc clutch or is the single disc work. What can I expect for the labor charge on average to install a new clutch?

Irnwkrkev · 02-14-2016, 08:40 PM

Clutch is the only reasonable decision unless you want a high 12 second nitrous car. With those 60' times you're probably barely in the 12's now.

j.curt · 02-14-2016, 08:54 PM

I am in the mid 12's now. Car makes up time towards the end.

camarosspower · 02-14-2016, 09:16 PM

Why would you get nitrous if you won't be able to use it? If your clutch sticks now how would it be on nitrous

62nalide · 02-14-2016, 09:27 PM

Clutch over spray any day

j.curt · 02-15-2016, 08:18 PM

I am going to get a new clutch. With install and parts cost, my budget is not going to allow for a twin disc clutch. I am just under 500 HP/TQ and don't plan on adding a lot of HP anytime soon. Am I wasting my money buying a single disc clutch? I found a ACT CLUTCH KIT GM12-HDSS for a good deal.

moiy1983 · 02-15-2016, 08:25 PM

Don't cheap out on cost. Its worth the money to have a strong clutch that can hold anything you throw at it. Single disc clutch's reach there limit quick as you turn up the power. If not in the budget than save till you absolutely need it or till you can afford a quality clutch. Mantec, centerforce, etc....just my2 cents. Ive been there.....

j.curt · 02-15-2016, 09:16 PM

The one I am looking at now is rated for 745 HP/TQ. I don't plan on making that much power for atleast 5 years. With my power level of under 500 HP/TQ and the car being a daily driver, will the single disc be as effective at the track as the twin disc.

camarosspower · 02-15-2016, 09:22 PM

You could get a used clutch for the price of a new single

j.curt · 02-15-2016, 09:33 PM

I have been looking on the forum and haven't found any. There is a Mantic 9000 series but the guy doesn't reply to email or text message. I don't know where else to look besides this forum. If I am able to use a single disc, I found a nice one for $500 shipped.

camarosspower · 02-15-2016, 10:22 PM

The street slayer is on page two right now for $1300. Maybe you can work something out with him. I love mine. It's worth it plus you can get it rebuilt later on at Hendricks engineering.

j.curt · 02-15-2016, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by camarosspower

The street slayer is on page two right now for $1300. Maybe you can work something out with him. I love mine. It's worth it plus you can get it rebuilt later on at Hendricks engineering.

I saw that one, thanks. Just out of my price range. The install here in California is pretty expensive.

Centerforce_Clutches · 02-24-2016, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moiy1983

Don't cheap out on cost. Its worth the money to have a strong clutch that can hold anything you throw at it. Single disc clutch's reach there limit quick as you turn up the power. If not in the budget than save till you absolutely need it or till you can afford a quality clutch. Mantec, centerforce, etc....just my2 cents. Ive been there.....

This is a good recommendation. Its worth it to save up for a quality clutch that will last , rather than burning through multiple cheap ones!

02-14-2016, 08:05 PM	#1
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	New Clutch or NOS Obviously my goal is to go as fast as I can at the track. The NOS will help me do that. I am having the issue that everyone else has with their stock clutch sticking to floor. If I feather it right, it does not stick or burn. The clutch only has 37,000 miles on it. NOS and a new clutch cost about the same amount of money, but I can only do one. I know eventually the clutch will go out and I am sure NOS will speed up that process but NOS will make me go fast lol. I am thinking a new clutch will cut down on my 2.2 60ft being I will be able to launch harder without having the clutch stick to the floor. What would you guys recommend? Can I get away with installing NOS this year and a clutch next year? I try to make it to the track about two times per month. If I do end up going with the new clutch, do I need the multi-disc clutch or is the single disc work. What can I expect for the labor charge on average to install a new clutch? Last edited by j.curt; 02-14-2016 at 09:06 PM.

02-14-2016, 09:27 PM	#5
62nalide Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 4,102	Clutch over spray any day __________________ https://frankensteined.net/ Martin@Frankensteined.net

02-15-2016, 08:25 PM	#7
moiy1983 Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cleveland tx Posts: 437	Don't cheap out on cost. Its worth the money to have a strong clutch that can hold anything you throw at it. Single disc clutch's reach there limit quick as you turn up the power. If not in the budget than save till you absolutely need it or till you can afford a quality clutch. Mantec, centerforce, etc....just my2 cents. Ive been there..... __________________ 2010 SS @gt_klr Built by Jrod Tuned by Matt Sorian LSX 434 by HKE Dragon Slayer, Callies ultra rods, Wiseco Coated Pistons, Mast 285cc LS7 Heads ProCharger F1-X Nitrous Outlet Direct Port Fore Innovations Triple Pump on E85 Alky Control Meth Injection ProEFI ECU Stainless Works 2" Headers with Corsa 3" Exhaust RPM 4l80e with Jakes Transbrake BMR Everything with 15" Conversion Zl1 Front Brakes & Carlyle Racing Rear Brake Kit Weld Wheels

02-14-2016, 08:40 PM	#2
Irnwkrkev Drives: 2011 SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 528	Clutch is the only reasonable decision unless you want a high 12 second nitrous car. With those 60' times you're probably barely in the 12's now.

02-14-2016, 08:54 PM	#3
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	I am in the mid 12's now. Car makes up time towards the end.

02-14-2016, 09:16 PM	#4
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Why would you get nitrous if you won't be able to use it? If your clutch sticks now how would it be on nitrous

02-15-2016, 08:18 PM	#6
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	I am going to get a new clutch. With install and parts cost, my budget is not going to allow for a twin disc clutch. I am just under 500 HP/TQ and don't plan on adding a lot of HP anytime soon. Am I wasting my money buying a single disc clutch? I found a ACT CLUTCH KIT GM12-HDSS for a good deal.

02-15-2016, 09:16 PM	#8
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	The one I am looking at now is rated for 745 HP/TQ. I don't plan on making that much power for atleast 5 years. With my power level of under 500 HP/TQ and the car being a daily driver, will the single disc be as effective at the track as the twin disc.

02-15-2016, 09:22 PM	#9
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	You could get a used clutch for the price of a new single

02-15-2016, 09:33 PM	#10
j.curt Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: California Posts: 952 View My Garage	I have been looking on the forum and haven't found any. There is a Mantic 9000 series but the guy doesn't reply to email or text message. I don't know where else to look besides this forum. If I am able to use a single disc, I found a nice one for $500 shipped.

02-15-2016, 10:22 PM	#11
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	The street slayer is on page two right now for $1300. Maybe you can work something out with him. I love mine. It's worth it plus you can get it rebuilt later on at Hendricks engineering.