View Full Version : T56 Clutch/Flywheel suggestions?
awr68
05-15-2005, 01:44 AM
I'm at the point of needing a clutch/flywheel for my '68 camaro w/ '96 LT1/T56. The motor is ProCharged and will make around 600hp. I was considering an Aluminum flywheel, what's your thoughts?
From reading the LT1 Tech board I've found Spec Stage 3 or 4 clutches are quite popular as well as Centerforce's Dual Friction and some say Mcleod are the best but very pricy...about $250 more for the combo...
As always thanks for the input!!
Happyfunballs
05-15-2005, 05:50 AM
$250!? That's cheap. I just bought a dual friction Centerforce kit for that same motor/tranny combo and spent $560 through Jegs.
c.schulz
05-15-2005, 06:08 AM
Im old school I like centerforce.But Spec is good stuff also.
Chris
awr68
05-15-2005, 07:49 AM
Happy, that's $1200 total for the clutch kit and Al flywheel...$250 more than the others...trust me I wish it was only $250!!! :)
Moose
05-15-2005, 12:33 PM
Im old school I like centerforce.But Spec is good stuff also.
Chris
I've seen so many spec clutches come apart under heavy power that I highly recommwend staying away from them.
A great clutch, is mcleod or centerforce. I personally would get a mcleod.. Had one in my LS1 firebird, and it hold up to a lot of abuse..
TitoJones
05-15-2005, 02:06 PM
Don't bother with a Centerforce clutch in an LT1 pull off config. Spend the cash, do it right, and put a McLeod in it.
Tyler
68protouring454
05-15-2005, 02:14 PM
on top of what tyler says the clutches are the same money for a comparable duty clutch, for a non twin disk set up its like 450 bucks for a pull off style mcleod, 450 for a centeforce, go mcleod
jake
awr68
05-15-2005, 03:47 PM
Thanks guys McLeod it is...after all the years of building I hate to loose a clutch just for not spending enough....
Do you recommend an aluminum flywheel???
TitoJones
05-15-2005, 07:31 PM
Tony-
No go on the alum flywheel for a street driven car.
Tyler
awr68
05-15-2005, 08:19 PM
Thanks T. You're saving me money already!!!
The only reason I was considering it was that I remember Scott used one and liked how fast it reved....just so I know, why not use one?
Happyfunballs
05-16-2005, 04:44 AM
Sorry Anthony...didn't see the "more" part. :pat:
novaman_68
05-31-2005, 10:22 AM
Not enough rotating mass on a aluminum flywheel. When you launch and the clutch grabs it kills the rpm you have built up. At least that is what I have always been told.
parsonsj
05-31-2005, 10:41 AM
he's only trying to save you money.
Me, I want to spend it for you. :naughty:
I ran an aluminum flywheel for years in my street cars. You get used to the bog off idle, and if you're making 600 hp, a little bog off idle is probably a good thing for longer tire life. When drag racing, you'll need more rpm off the line compared to a steel flywheel.
Where a lighter flywheel really shines is road racing because it does allow quicker revving.
One other thing I noticed is that you'll find it harder to maintain a constant speed on the highway. All in all, I barely noticed the difference in street driving.
jp
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