I have an 01GTS pushing around 540hp at the rear, my car is at 64000kms and the clutch went. I was wondering what is the best one to buy so that I can still drive it everyday, and race with it. Later on down the road I wanna add more power to the car so I dont want to have to upgrade it again. So when Im changing the clutch, what would be a good flywheel to get also, and any other parts while the clutch is getting done?
What clutch to buy?
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CWhiteRun
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I'm a big advocate for the SPEC 3+ clutch....Really doesn't get much better than that for a single disc setup. The full face disc has a nice engagement compared to a six puck and you won't have to worry about those pesky springs popping out of the hub of the friction disc.
uvbnbit
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How much do you want to spend? 
2000_Black_RT10
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Stock clutch disc flew apart, went with a Spec.. pics in this thread.
http://forums.viperclub.org/vendor-...rts-rack-canadian-order-clutch-thank-you.html
http://forums.viperclub.org/vendor-...rts-rack-canadian-order-clutch-thank-you.html
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SPEC Stage 2+ would be OK for you NOW....rated at 900 lb-ft.. but you can truly POUND on the S-3 rated at 1100 for future. S3+ requires a short period of break-in. [Great photo-link above from 2000-Black, Thanks.]
Dietz, you also asked about a flywheel. EXCELLENT time to change it out, free labor! Alum weighs 1.75 lbs lighter than Chromoly, but wont take the beating and abuse (drags) a Chromoly steel will. And the Chromoly saves you almost $80 under Alum and 19 lbs under OEM.
A 'weak link' as the car is 10 years old is the hydraulic slave unit....definitely worth considering a precautionary change, it wont likley last 100k miles
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Once broken in (1+ hour mixed drives?) S3+ is fine. Very streetable, non-chattery after break-in. Others here who use it daily might please chime-in? A very famous NASCAR driver customer swapped it into his hard-dragging, hard driven Viper...he and his crew chief swear by it!
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Stock here and more power then u and it's fine. I like have that weak link to give as oppose to trans or diff. I've heard good things about the spec 2 as others have mentioned.
I also don't drag race, just highway pulls.
I also don't drag race, just highway pulls.
Chuck 98 RT/10
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Stock on my 125,000 mile RT/10 and still going strong.
Russ M
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Spec twin disk
Much lighter rotating mass and easy to drive on street, while having the ability to hold much more power.
Much lighter rotating mass and easy to drive on street, while having the ability to hold much more power.
CWhiteRun
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It is hands down the most streetable and most capable single disc clutch on the market. I've had them in two prior daily drivers and their engagement is fantastic once broke in....little harsh for the first few hundred miles, but nothing crazy. No chatter...no on/off engagement...very VERY strong for the money. My neighbor slipped his spec 3+ in his 700+ whp turbo camaro a little too long and by the end of his run it built up enough heat to bond the sinistered iron side of the friction disc to the flywheel. Actually had to hook a truck to his front tow hook and broke the friction disc loose from the flywheel with a quick tug...ran the same clutch until he parted the car with no issues. They're that strong.
Saves EIGHT LBS vs OE G4 Twin !!!
Has anyone tryed this clutch before? Its from ROE looking for opinions on it
McLeod Twin Disc Clutch w/ Flywheel / 1500 Ft. Lbs of Torque Rated, 92-06 Viper
McLeod recognized the need for a clutch assembly that was street friendly, yet still capable of handeling up to 1,500 ft. lbs of Torque, thus the Street Twin was born! This series of McLeod clutch kit is intended for high horsepower street enthusiast
Would this be a good one to buy, or is Spec Clutches better?
McLeod Twin Disc Clutch w/ Flywheel / 1500 Ft. Lbs of Torque Rated, 92-06 Viper
McLeod recognized the need for a clutch assembly that was street friendly, yet still capable of handeling up to 1,500 ft. lbs of Torque, thus the Street Twin was born! This series of McLeod clutch kit is intended for high horsepower street enthusiast
Would this be a good one to buy, or is Spec Clutches better?
CWhiteRun
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If you're shooting for anything above 900whp then you may want to go twin....if not, then stick with a single disc.
Another for the Spec 3+, I have it in mine, after the first couple of pulls on the bottle the stock piece started to slip (to be expected). Since then I swapped to a Spec3+ and chromoly flywheel, no issues while I had the bottle (723rwhp, 879rwtq). Now on the turbos with the same clutch, should be finished tuning today, and I don't foresee any issues.
Russ M
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Jon,
Do you know what the OEM rotating mass is for Gen 2's? I have seen 71lb's claimed by some.
FrankBarba
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I have a Center Force Clutch - New....At Tators if your interested.
trainville
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I just had a bad experience with Speed Solutions Int'l (AKA Gripforce clutches). I certainly wouldn't go that route again. Be sure and check their Better Business Bureau rating before spending the $$$
I've used the chromoly 1-piece flywheels and have had great luck with them.
I've used the chromoly 1-piece flywheels and have had great luck with them.
