GM Performance clutch help?

[ytown87]

people do realize you should factor in your tq numbers for the clutch more so than the hp numbers right? clutches get rated by the tq numbers they can handle in almost every case

Originally Posted by jdarc1

To the OP. I don't know what kind of discount you get but thats a 1600 dollar clutch. Why do that when you can get a new Mcleod RXT for $ 1,200.00.

+1 I got mine for less than $1000 through summit. That was after several issues with them but there are many other aftermarket clutches that will be better for less.

[MSull16]

whats the recommended range of power for the stock clutch...?

Almost ready to get serious about turbocharging.

[ytown87]

Originally Posted by MSull16

whats the recommended range of power for the stock clutch...?

Almost ready to get serious about turbocharging.

Really depends how you plan on using it. If you wont be beating on it and you also aren't creeping over that 650-700rwhp rating, you will most likely be able to drive the car just fine for some time until the clutch goes. If you have high tq numbers to match those rwhp numbers, expect it to start slipping sooner than later. But if your car is mainly a dyno queen and not a race car, you should be just fine forever if you aren't beating the mess out of it and staying out of boost.

I had my master slave cylinder go out before my clutch once I got into higher numbers with spray. bolt ons, cam, 100 shot and I didn't have problems then. When we pulled the clutch it still looked decent even with 56k miles on it at the time.

[MSull16]

Originally Posted by ytown87

Really depends how you plan on using it. If you wont be beating on it and you also aren't creeping over that 650-700rwhp rating, you will most likely be able to drive the car just fine for some time until the clutch goes. If you have high tq numbers to match those rwhp numbers, expect it to start slipping sooner than later. But if your car is mainly a dyno queen and not a race car, you should be just fine forever if you aren't beating the mess out of it and staying out of boost.

I had my master slave cylinder go out before my clutch once I got into higher numbers with spray. bolt ons, cam, 100 shot and I didn't have problems then. When we pulled the clutch it still looked decent even with 56k miles on it at the time.

Glad to hear. When I get into performance mods Im not aiming for more than 500-550 rwhp.

[swiftkart]

Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

I always try to go way past my goals when it comes to a clutch. If i plan on making 700whp, then I want a clutch that's rated for over 1000whp. Always leave yourself some room.

Very good advise!