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jrpxxii · 12-13-2009, 11:06 PM

I am now putting in a clutch to hold over 850hp and want input from people have made the upgrade. I am leaning towards fidanza or the zr1 setup. If you have upgraded your clutch please leave feedback to pros and cons you have experienced compared to stock.

ZZcamaro · 12-14-2009, 12:14 AM

I have not changed mine yet, but I am evaluating everything right now like you are.

The Centerforce and the Fidanza are the ones I am considering. The one thing that centerforce has is that they say the pedal feel is the same or lighter than stock. I believe Fidanze feels like stock. Both will hold great power.

The centerforce is rated very high just like the upper level Fidanza. I carry both of the them for my customers and honestly I do nto think you could go wrong with either one.

jrpxxii · 12-14-2009, 05:49 PM

Shoot me a PM with what you can do with pricing for each. Thanks.

lawdogg149 · 12-14-2009, 06:03 PM

I have a fidanza in my beast. 628 rwhp and 669 rwtq. The twin with alum flywheel with organic. I must say great clutch. Can hold all the power I through at it. Only down fall is a little noisy at idle and a little chatter until warmed up. Best price out there is
MAperformance on these clutchs. worth the bucks that is invested.

jrpxxii · 12-14-2009, 11:34 PM

Are you running the Fidanza 7.6 that is listed on their site? I just need to make sure it will handle 850-900hp with good driveability.

lawdogg149 · 12-15-2009, 11:02 AM

Yelp its the 7.6 It will definetly hold the power. Best clutch I have used in along time.

IPS Brandon · 12-15-2009, 11:45 AM

The Zr1 clutch is a bad idea for the cost, it really is a heavy unit, gets hot and slips, im just not a huge fan.

I would look into either

RPS Carbon Carbon billet, or their triple disc.

or

Spec twin disc PT trim

For that much power, we use these clutches in our 750 wheel up vettes, and have a RPS unit in our 800 wheel camaro and it grabs very well.

jrpxxii · 12-15-2009, 11:53 AM

Thanks for the input guys.

BLKLIST · 12-15-2009, 01:34 PM

Fidanza 7.6 is right up your alley bud as lawdogg149 mentioned. Drove the 7.6 in some other vehicles and loved it.

JM10 · 12-15-2009, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IPS Brandon

The Zr1 clutch is a bad idea for the cost, it really is a heavy unit, gets hot and slips, im just not a huge fan.

I found a good deal on a ZR1 clutch kit, I was thinking it was the best for 450-550 rwhp car

JM

Speed74SS · 12-15-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IPS Brandon

The Zr1 clutch is a bad idea for the cost, it really is a heavy unit, gets hot and slips, im just not a huge fan.

I would look into either

RPS Carbon Carbon billet, or their triple disc.

or

Spec twin disc PT trim

For that much power, we use these clutches in our 750 wheel up vettes, and have a RPS unit in our 800 wheel camaro and it grabs very well.

How much clutch chatter to you get out of either of those clutches?? I have read a bunch of different forums and it seems there is noticable clutch chatter. A few of the LPE members have the ZR1 clutch and they say it feels like a stock clutch with no noise. If there is a good clutch with no chatter other than the ZR1, I would be interested to know. Maybe Centerforce or Fidanza??

jrpxxii · 12-15-2009, 08:28 PM

I went with the 7.6 Fidanza. Thanks maperformance.

12-13-2009, 11:06 PM	#1
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	Clutch performance??? I am now putting in a clutch to hold over 850hp and want input from people have made the upgrade. I am leaning towards fidanza or the zr1 setup. If you have upgraded your clutch please leave feedback to pros and cons you have experienced compared to stock.

12-14-2009, 06:03 PM	#4
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 766 View My Garage	I have a fidanza in my beast. 628 rwhp and 669 rwtq. The twin with alum flywheel with organic. I must say great clutch. Can hold all the power I through at it. Only down fall is a little noisy at idle and a little chatter until warmed up. Best price out there is MAperformance on these clutchs. worth the bucks that is invested. __________________ Nationwide Turf "artificial turf factory"

12-15-2009, 11:02 AM	#6
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 766 View My Garage	Yelp its the 7.6 It will definetly hold the power. Best clutch I have used in along time. __________________ Nationwide Turf "artificial turf factory"

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12-14-2009, 12:14 AM	#2
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,699	I have not changed mine yet, but I am evaluating everything right now like you are. The Centerforce and the Fidanza are the ones I am considering. The one thing that centerforce has is that they say the pedal feel is the same or lighter than stock. I believe Fidanze feels like stock. Both will hold great power. The centerforce is rated very high just like the upper level Fidanza. I carry both of the them for my customers and honestly I do nto think you could go wrong with either one.

12-14-2009, 05:49 PM	#3
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	Shoot me a PM with what you can do with pricing for each. Thanks.

12-14-2009, 11:34 PM	#5
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	Are you running the Fidanza 7.6 that is listed on their site? I just need to make sure it will handle 850-900hp with good driveability.

12-15-2009, 11:45 AM	#7
IPS Brandon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 907	The Zr1 clutch is a bad idea for the cost, it really is a heavy unit, gets hot and slips, im just not a huge fan. I would look into either RPS Carbon Carbon billet, or their triple disc. or Spec twin disc PT trim For that much power, we use these clutches in our 750 wheel up vettes, and have a RPS unit in our 800 wheel camaro and it grabs very well.

12-15-2009, 11:53 AM	#8
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	Thanks for the input guys.

12-15-2009, 01:34 PM	#9
BLKLIST Boosted Drives: Trailblazer SS, SRT-10 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA!!!! Posts: 43	Fidanza 7.6 is right up your alley bud as lawdogg149 mentioned. Drove the 7.6 in some other vehicles and loved it.

12-15-2009, 08:28 PM	#12
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	I went with the 7.6 Fidanza. Thanks maperformance.