Clutch recommendation

[69X22]

What do you guys recommend? I am running 650hp to the rear wheels. Engine is a Pro-charged LS engine with a built F-body T-56. Car is a Pro touring 69 Camaro with 335s on the rear. Hydraulic clutch setup.
Thanks, Tony

[streetk14]

Why are you getting a new clutch? Is the car just being put together and going on the road or is your old clutch toast? Also, what will the clutch mainly be used for? I have an LS7 clutch and LS2 flywheel on my '67. You can get the set for under $500, and it has a very nice feel and holding power.

If/when I need another clutch, I have been looking into the Mcleod RST street twin disc clutches. I've heard very good things about them, and they work with a standard flywheel. If I start taking the car to the track or strip on a regular basis, I'll be getting one of these for sure. But for now, the LS7 clutch is great.

[69X22]

It's a new build, just trying to get it right the first time.

[streetk14]

It's a new build, just trying to get it right the first time.

I have no regrets with my LS7 clutch. If this is a street car more than anything, I'd say go this route. It has very light pedal effort, super smooth engagement, great driveability and is very quiet. Everything you would expect from a factory clutch; but this one was designed for the 505 hp Z06. If you are going to be using slicks on a regular basis, I'd say go for a twin disc.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Another vote for factory LS7 clutch.

[parsonsj]

I was set to use an LS7 clutch in II Much, and so I talked to Tom over at Carolina Clutch. He walked me through my setup (600 hp, TKO-600 road race version, 3.25 rear gear, rpm ranges of my cam, etc.), intended usage (mostly street, but optimized for big road courses, some autoX, couldn't care less about drag racing), and size of my wallet.

He told me that the LS7 clutch would hold my power, have a light pedal, and, in general, be pleasant to drive. But... he also said that it made shifting at high rpm harder due to its 60 lb. (with flywheel) weight. That's exactly how my LS6 clutch felt to me: nice street clutch, but it made shifting difficult at high rpm on the track and autoX.

So I bought an RPS Street Twin. It weighs 40 lbs with flywheel, and has carbon surfaces on the mid-plate and the corresponding disk surfaces. The pressure plate and flywheel are steel surfaces with organic material on the corresponding clutch disk surface.

Tom told me it would be nearly as easy to shift as the LS7 clutch, and would have much better high rpm manners, and would hold my power levels without problem. So far, that's been exactly right. I've only got about 50 miles on the clutch, but it's easy to drive, and high rpm shifts are a snap. I haven't pounded on it yet, but so far I think I made the right decision.

The downside: at $1800, it costs 3x the cost of an LS7 clutch. :(

jp

[68sixspeed]

The ls7 clutch has decent manners, but it does give up under a modded z06, so at 650whp, I'd look elsewhere. (if in doubt, search on the corvetteforum under the c6z06 area)

[67ragtp]

If you are truly running 650 hp to the rear wheels, I would not go near a stock ls7 clutch. Unless grandma drives the car and never hooks those rear wheels. The Ls7 clutch is a great piece and designed for near 500 rear wheel hp in a 3200 lb car, 650 you best be running a street twin or some kind of ceramic pucs on a single. There are two companies out there that the ls guys seem to be happy with, may be worth a look- Textralia and Monster.

Rich