I know the t-5 wont hold too long with a 350 infront of it but should i use a higher performance clutch set or just stock type?

 

I think you answered your own question...

Why would you want to put a better clutch on it if you already know the tranny cant take a bit of abuse with the stock clutch?

But i guess it would already be there when you blow up that tranny and decide to replace it...

 

my t-5 has only about 5k-8k miles on it rebuilt i'd like to get what i can out of it until i can afford a t-56 or put in an auto

 

This is the second most asked question, right after "how do I install a T56?" I used a McLeod clutch in my T5 for more than a few years. It held up fine with several drag strip passes on ET Streets. It wasnt until I started running 12's that the T5 broke. Your mileage may vary.

 

Excellent exactly the answer i was looking for I hop it lasts as long as yours did i wont be doing to many 1/4 mile runs but i enjoy driving a stick car and cant really afford a t-56 right now
thanks

 

I have the centerforce dual friction installed in mine, and I'm happy with it. It takes less pedal pressure than the stock clutch in my GTA, and it engages very smoothly.

 

I noticed alot of clutch slippage into 3rd and 4rth b/n 3500-4000 rpm or so even with the dual centerforce.....