I always have a nagging doubt about strong clutches. But this is mostly because I came up through the Corvette and F-body groups. The one thing I don't know nearly anything about is a transmission. I've never opened one up and from what I've seen I really don't want to. Now, maybe you can help fill me in on a blind spot I have in knowledge of the Viper. What internal parts on your T56 differ from those of a Corvette or F-body?
I'm used to building cars which have 'limitations' on what they can withstand in stock form. Such as most 10-bolts rears don't like 4.10s and sticky drag radials behind a strong engine. Mine managed to live. But what I'm always worried about is the weakest link. What is the next weakest link in the chain, so to speak. I know Y and F-body guys will go and upgrade the internals on their T56 when running big torque numbers and strong clutches like the SPEC one here because in those cars that puts the internal (sorry, don't know the technical part here) main shaft at risk as the next weakest link. Is this something Viper owners have to worry about, or is it expected that the car will break traction before it break parts?
Its probably a dumb question, but I just don't know and am curious to find out.
Other than that, I can say I've had good products from SPEC on both my former 6-speeds and really enjoyed them.
If you're going to change the clutch, I recommend adding a lightweight flywheel at the same time (if SPEC doesn't already supply one with the clutch). The benefits may be better on a non-stock car, but I loved the faster rev and quicker rpm change with gearshifts. But again, check up with Viper sources before you take my word on it because these were 11lb flywheels on a 495hp LT1 and a stockish LS1.
