Clutch Recommendations

[hokeplaya05]

so I am looking to upgrade my clutch over this winter, currently there is an ebay "stage 3" clutch that the PO put in which was newish when I bought the car. needless to say I do not like it, it chatters a lot and is a PITA (and leg) in traffic. as many of you know, I have fastbird's old turbo kit in my barn waiting to go on but want to make sure the rest of the car is up to the task first (rear end, trans, and some motor work), so I want something that will hold up to 500+whp when the time comes to install the kit. I have heard good things about the McLeod RXT, but want to get some people are using or recommend as I know there are a couple boosted 6 speed guys on here so hopefully they will have some input. car is/will be mainly a street car with a couple road course or autox events mixed in during the summer. thanks

[sleepy_z]

I'm running a stg2 diamond clutch disc from Jason @ TDP.
Car is a 6 Speed with a similar turbo setup as you.

[96LT1355Z28]

McLeod has a limited selection if your still using the LT style clutch, there's a wide variety of the LS style. If you have the LT style and don't want to spent the $ to convert I use and recommend a Spec stage 3+. It's rated to 845 ft/lbs tq and has very stock like drive ability. It has carbon semi metallic friction material and a double sprung hub which helps prevent chatter. I'd be happy to get you a price if your interested. No matter what clutch kit you go with make sure you have your flywheel surfaced, failing to do so will result in premature clutch failure.

[hokeplaya05]

I'm running a stg2 diamond clutch disc from Jason @ TDP.
Car is a 6 Speed with a similar turbo setup as you.

what is that rated to? also, what is TDP?

McLeod has a limited selection if your still using the LT style clutch, there's a wide variety of the LS style. If you have the LT style and don't want to spent the $ to convert I use and recommend a Spec stage 3+. It's rated to 845 ft/lbs tq and has very stock like drive ability. It has carbon semi metallic friction material and a double sprung hub which helps prevent chatter. I'd be happy to get you a price if your interested. No matter what clutch kit you go with make sure you have your flywheel surfaced, failing to do so will result in premature clutch failure.

yea I just looked at their website and it looks like they don't carry the RXT for LT1's anymore, last time I had checked they did. for sure I would like to see a price on the spec stage 3+, I hadn't even thought about spec. definitely would get the flywheel surfaced, I had it done a couple years ago when I put the 383 together. is there any benefit to a lighter flywheel while I am at it?

[Catmaigne]

The 3+ is what I have. I wouldn't say it's like stock but it's definitely not as aggressive as a puck clutch. Definitely liveable with the right gearing.

Also, light flywheels are bad for drag but good for road racing.

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[blackbirdws6]

If you can swing the $, I can't recommend the McLeod street twin more. Holds all the power you can throw at it, excellent pedal feel, no chatter, slightly heavier than stock and you can have it rebuilt. I've owned and driven other clutches and still love my ST.

[sleepy_z]

what is that rated to? also, what is TDP?

Texas Drivetrain Performance.
If you google diamond clutch, it should be the first site. Jason told me before he was able to get LT1 versions of the clutches.
Stg2 is rated to 600hp.

[tleed]

X2 on the McLeod street twin I love mine

[95 blackbird]

X3 on the McLeod as well. 13 years of use/abuse still good as the the day I got it. Hell, it outlasted my Strange 12 bolt!

[Injuneer]

Loved the McLeod Street Twin. I bought it used from a guy who figured 1,000+ HP was probably not a good idea with a stock T56. $1,000 for the Street Twin, his T56 and a ballistic nylon bell housing blanket. Used the Street Twin for a few years. Excellent street manners, no problems with 5,000 - 6,000 RPM dumps on a sticky track. Sold my T56 setup with the Street Twin to someone for a T56 conversion.... $2,000. Enjoyed it while I owned it.