Burned out the stock clutch today

[metroplex]

What's preventing us from going with a GT500 clutch setup? The OEM GT500 clutch is supposed to be a dual-disc or some other design that can hold up to more torque. Tremec's website shows the 3650 as being rated just about as much as our engines make, so I'd probably consider a 6060 if you want to push out more ponies with the powerplant. The Viper, Vette, GT500, Challenger SRT-8, and Camaro LS3 (I think it is the LS3, whichever makes 420 hp out of the V8) all have the TR-6060.

 

[HEAVYGT]

so what clutch setup did heavy go with?

So what do u guys recommand steel or alum flywheels for a Street/Strip car that should be in the 12's this year on drag radials?

Planning for the future..

I went with the SPEC Stage 2+ and SPEC steel flywheel. Didn't change the TOB but wish i had. Didn't know then what i know now.

original shredded one...and what replaced it.

 

[klaw]

I went with the SPEC Stage 2+ and SPEC steel flywheel. Didn't change the TOB but wish i had. Didn't know then what i know now.

original shredded one...and what replaced it.

Based on what you know now - what would you do today if you'd just shredded the stocker?

 

[xtweakerx]

yeah tell us heavy what the best route to go now ?

 

[HEAVYGT]

yeah tell us heavy what the best route to go now ?

Oh I would go with the same SPEC clutch and flywheel, but I would make sure I would replace the throwout bearing with a RAM or Mcleod Hydraulic piece. Its extremely more durable than the OEM piece and allows your shifter to feel like OEM. Without it, its really really notchy.

 

[mhanksii]

clutchless and clueless

I've used this set up on several cars and it's a great combo with high hp applications:

Centerforce or Fidanza aluminum flywheel.
Centerforce DFX disc and plate
McLeod adjustable release brg (Ram also makes one I installed yesterday, cheaper)
Sand blast the pressure plate disc surface and the same on the flywheel for under 100 mile break in. If you are re-using the original flywheel have it resurfaced, then sand blast it.

I've been running this set up since November trouble free. I'm also using an MGW shifter and Prothane motor mounts. Speed shifts are clean and quick.

I really wouldn't consider an aftermarket clutch without an adjustable release brg/slave. Stay away from a Centerforce Dual Friction model disc at that hp level. They seem to hold up to about 400 rwhp...that's it.

is this still the best stock replacement for the forced induction crowd? My MagnaCharger made short work of my stock clutch and I am looking for something with street manners and a nasty streak for the strip, also the light weight flywheel, will that help me get my car out of the hole sitting at the lights? I can't seem to find that magic mark where the car launches down the track, she either stumbles coming out the blocks or lights up the rubbers like we are still in the waterbox.... Any help would be great

 

[NastyStang113]

yeah tell us heavy what the best route to go now ?

The GT500 clutch and flywheel isn't a bad set-up.

 

[bigcat]

is this still the best stock replacement for the forced induction crowd? My MagnaCharger made short work of my stock clutch and I am looking for something with street manners and a nasty streak for the strip, also the light weight flywheel, will that help me get my car out of the hole sitting at the lights? I can't seem to find that magic mark where the car launches down the track, she either stumbles coming out the blocks or lights up the rubbers like we are still in the waterbox.... Any help would be great

while i cannot comment on the best setup, or whats best for you there are two basic theories for racing.

a lightweight flywheel will allow you to rev faster thru the gears. a heavy flywheel will "store" more energy for your launch and helps heavier cars move out of the hole.