t56 clutchs
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Car: 85 camaro z28
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t56 clutchs
anyone that has done a t56 swap into a 3rd gen i want to here what clutches are good. i'm using a centerforce flywheel and was curious if i could use a newer oem style clutch with the centerforce flywheel or do i have to go aftermarket?
does the oem stlye clutchs good or do they wear too fast?
does the oem stlye clutchs good or do they wear too fast?
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Car: 89 GTA
Engine: 5.7L Supercharged
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: Moser 9" 3.70
T-56 uses a different flywheel then the t-5. As for the clutches I wouldn't recommend a Spec clutch unless it's there stage 4, best to do a search on camaroz28.com for something like this.
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Car: 85 camaro z28
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you can interchange flywheels and clutches right. like use a centerforce flywheel with a mcleod clutch. as long as it's the right application correct?
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Car: 1990 Pontiac Trans Am
Engine: 355 TPI siamesed runners
Transmission: Tremec T56
Axle/Gears: 12-Bolt 3.73
Yes, you can use different flywheels and clutches, but make sure the clutch and pressure plate are the same manufacturer. McLeod is a good choice of clutch.
Part# 261871 for the disc
Part# 360822 for the pressure plate.
These are for an LT1 T56.
Part# 261871 for the disc
Part# 360822 for the pressure plate.
These are for an LT1 T56.
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I have the McLeod on my setup and it is a little stiff but other than it is great. As long as it is broken in properly, you won't have problem.
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i was just curious what people thought about the dual friction clutch from centerforce. is it good? or is there problems?
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I know SPEC has been looked down at by some, but I would reccomend their clutches. True, my first clutch (SPEC stage 3) when took apart with 10k drivin on it had a missing spring that fell out when I opened the bell housing. After doing some research I found that SPEC has recently upped the quality level of their clutches, and their new ones are nothing like the old ones. This shows because my old one was a #$%@! pain to break in, and when I replaced it with one of the new SPEC stage 3's, it felt like it was already broken in at mile #1! Another reason I like the SPEC clutches is the price. There's pretty much no other clutch rated at the same hp for the same amount of $. BTW, my car is driven about %75 highway, %20 city, and about %5 on the track.
I know SPEC has been looked down at by some, but I would reccomend their clutches. True, my first clutch (SPEC stage 3) when took apart with 10k drivin on it had a missing spring that fell out when I opened the bell housing. After doing some research I found that SPEC has recently upped the quality level of their clutches, and their new ones are nothing like the old ones. This shows because my old one was a #$%@! pain to break in, and when I replaced it with one of the new SPEC stage 3's, it felt like it was already broken in at mile #1! Another reason I like the SPEC clutches is the price. There's pretty much no other clutch rated at the same hp for the same amount of $. BTW, my car is driven about %75 highway, %20 city, and about %5 on the track.
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since clutches can become a little expensive does anyone know how good a replacement oem clutch made by Valeo holds up. is it not worth buying or is it safe to buy for car that's not even pushing 275 hp? 
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since clutches can become a little expensive does anyone know how good a replacement oem clutch made by Valeo holds up. is it not worth buying or is it safe to buy for car that's not even pushing 275 hp? Thread Starter
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Car: 85 camaro z28
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Transmission: T56 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.27 borg warner 9 bolt
does anyone know if you can use a dual friction centerforce clutch on a 2 RMS engine that uses the centerforce flywheel part #700107?
if anyone has used this setup how is it working?
if anyone has used this setup how is it working?
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