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Old 06-12-2011, 07:57 PM
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this is what i got on my LS-t:
38mm Tial wastegate
650 precision injectors
255 walbro fuel pump
HKS ssqv bov
log manifold
intercooler piping 2 1/2"
2 1/2" downpipe and exhaust no cat converter
T3/T4 .63 A/R turbo
tune on chrome

now its time for a clutch my WHP goal is 350-380
what clutch do you guys recommend?
Old 06-13-2011, 02:52 PM
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yo! someone help this guy out me and him are in the same boat!!
the clutchless conoe! and she sinking fast haha!!
but really, whats a good turbo b-series clutch?
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competition clutch
stage 3 or 4 ,
I'm using stg5 still getting feel for it, select based on hp/tq


http://www.competitionclutch.com/pro...dex.php?id=300
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Originally Posted by 98cdmej6
... me and him are in the same boat!! the clutchless conoe! and she sinking fast haha!!...
LOL I like that line, got a lil laugh out of it. But on a serious note, I'm going to have to go with my man maniac and say definitely get a Comp Clutch. Pick as low a stage as possible (for better street-ability and easier pedal feel) that will handle your upper-most power goals +20-25% torque capacity to give you a little breathing room for your set-up to grow. I would just like to state that I am in no way a vendor for Comp or even remotely associated with them. The reasons for my recommendation is that they have done well for me in the past and as far as weighing out all of the many third party reviews I have seen/heard (Good versus Bad) for all the major companies who sell import performance clutches (ACT, Clutch Masters, Tilton, Exedy, OEM, SPEC, etc.), I have seen that they work as good or better and last longer when compared to everything else in our market.
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sweet thanks fer the help guys!
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Originally Posted by megomaniac
competition clutch
stage 3 or 4 ,
I'm using stg5 still getting feel for it, select based on hp/tq
^^^ This. ^^^

My old LS-T setup nearly mirrors the OP's setup, with the difference of a 3" DP. The Comp. stage 4 sprung 6 puck is a very streetable clutch, with near-stock-like pedal feel, and plenty of bite. I loved it. Went to a stage 5 sprung 4 puck, and it was liveable; more chatter during takeoff, but not too bad. And at the track, it grabbed like a sumbitch.
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I have a Competition Stage 3 6 puck clutch and pressure plate. My friends don't even know that I have an aftermarket clutch till I start shifting hard. Go Competition!
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thanks for the help. would this be a good combo?
Competition Clutch Stage 4 and EXEDY FLYWHEEL HF01 9.5 LB
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bully stage 4 or 5 clutch. almost oem feel grabs very hard.
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Comp stage 5, drives just like a stage 4 but holds better, anythign puck is going to chatter at first but it wears in and you get used to driving it. dont under rate the clutch, sucks to put in another one
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I always ran ACT clutches and never ran into a problem. Current setup right now is LS-turbo, Stage 3 ACT clutch. 320whp 264wtq. t3/t4 @ 16psi on 93pump gas. Good luck on getting 350whp on pump gas with that turbo.
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Why wouldnt he be able to get 350 on pump gas with the turbo?Really he didnt list any specifics on it so thats a very broad statement. t3/t4 .63 can be a HUGE array of turbos froma 46 trim to a t3/t67

On a stock engine on the other hand i wouldnt push it that far without being a properly sized turbo even then the tinglands done like alot of power on stock ls pistons
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I have a competition clutch stage 3 segmented kevlar. It holds 550whp/350tq no problem and engages like stock but with a little more bite. WAY better than a pucked clutch. Unless you plan on drag racing on slicks a lot I would stay away from pucked clutches for the sake of driveability.
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Originally Posted by Fc_v8
I always ran ACT clutches and never ran into a problem. Current setup right now is LS-turbo, Stage 3 ACT clutch. 320whp 264wtq. t3/t4 @ 16psi on 93pump gas. Good luck on getting 350whp on pump gas with that turbo.
I think he will do 350+ easy i did 387 on 93 pump gas stock sleeve ls vtec same turbo tuned by phearable.net 2 years ago.
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Originally Posted by AllShowNoGo727
I think he will do 350+ easy i did 387 on 93 pump gas stock sleeve ls vtec same turbo tuned by phearable.net 2 years ago.
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^ my bad lol
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300whp @9psi Stock PP with act 6 puck clutch
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clutchmasters stg 3 kevlar disc with upgraded HD plate is all you need. if you like replacing the ceramic puck style clutches often then go ahead with everyone else's reccomendations.

the stg 3 will hold all that power and then some. its way underated
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Originally Posted by Turbo-LS
Why wouldnt he be able to get 350 on pump gas with the turbo?Really he didnt list any specifics on it so thats a very broad statement. t3/t4 .63 can be a HUGE array of turbos froma 46 trim to a t3/t67

On a stock engine on the other hand i wouldnt push it that far without being a properly sized turbo even then the tinglands done like alot of power on stock ls pistons
What I really meant was with his setup. He has a log mani and 2 1/2 dp. that alone will restrict him from getting more hp.

Originally Posted by AllShowNoGo727
I think he will do 350+ easy i did 387 on 93 pump gas stock sleeve ls vtec same turbo tuned by phearable.net 2 years ago.
Yea, your talking about two different setups but anyways Good luck on finding a clutch setup.
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well thanks for the help i ended up getting a cc Stage 4 - Strip Series 1620 Clutch Kit. now i researching flywheels.
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Originally Posted by non-VTEC
clutchmasters stg 3 kevlar disc with upgraded HD plate is all you need. if you like replacing the ceramic puck style clutches often then go ahead with everyone else's reccomendations.

the stg 3 will hold all that power and then some. its way underated
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