Better clutch than oem for T-56
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Car: 92 Z28 Clone
Engine: Vortec 350
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Torsen
Better clutch than oem for T-56
Well after a TOB and countless burnouts and crazy shifting my clutch is showing signs of slipping every now and then. This is the one I bought from Rockauto, LUK 04134 (Daily Driver) RepSet® and it's held up pretty good but if I take off too quick or push the go pedal too much it starts to slip, have to let off a bit for it to catch. Wondering what you guys went with after your first clutch went out. Pretty sure I have more power than what I started with so just wondering what's a good performance clutch that will hold up to the to the torque monster 350 and wont break the bank too much.
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Car: '90 RS
Engine: 377 LSX
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Re: Better clutch than oem for T-56
How much power are you making? What rear gear are you running? How do you typically drive? Are you wanting to keep OEM hydraulics?
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Car: 92 Firebird, 77 Trans Am SE, 86 Z28
Engine: 5.7 HSR, T/A 6.6, empty
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Axle/Gears: 3.08 posi, 3.23 posi, 3.23
Re: Better clutch than oem for T-56
I've ran both a Macleod streetpro and a Centerforce DF. Both have been good. The DF was in there for nearly 20 years
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Car: 92 Z28 Clone
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Axle/Gears: 3.23 Torsen
Re: Better clutch than oem for T-56
I would say a healthy 300 maybe a tad bit more or less, planning on taking it to the dyno just to see how much it's really putting down just for laughs and to feel like a badass. 3.23 in the rear. Drive like a full time maniac, jk. I just drive it like a average joe but when nobodys around I ike to shift hard from 1- 3, Is there an upgrade for the Lt1 t56 oem hydraulics?
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Re: Better clutch than oem for T-56
When I got the dual disk for my t56, I contacted the tech support at ram clutch. They were super helpful. They asked about HP/gears/vehicle wt and intended use. I think you have a bunch of options in your HP range. If you have any issues contact ram, they were really helpful.
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Re: Better clutch than oem for T-56
Second for Mcleod, that's what I'm running and love it.
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From: Los Angeles
Car: 92 Z28 Clone
Engine: Vortec 350
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Axle/Gears: 3.23 Torsen
Re: Better clutch than oem for T-56
When I got the dual disk for my t56, I contacted the tech support at ram clutch. They were super helpful. They asked about HP/gears/vehicle wt and intended use. I think you have a bunch of options in your HP range. If you have any issues contact ram, they were really helpful.
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Re: Better clutch than oem for T-56
I'm waiting for my drive shaft and I'll let you know! The pedal pressure is the exact same as the old setup but my old setup was a mechanical linkage (it's an 82). The setup I got is good to 750-800hp. I have a 450hp that I'm putting a super charger on this winter. If you're gonna stay near 300 hp a single disk is totally cool. The dual disks I've driven usually are still pretty smooth w organic facings. They are a little more grippy but, I'm fine w that.
The techs at ram were helpful deciding what clutch/flywheel to go with. I'm sure other companies are equally helpful.
The techs at ram were helpful deciding what clutch/flywheel to go with. I'm sure other companies are equally helpful.
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