alright so as you know I'm putting the TVS on the l61 I'm looking for a new staged clutch at the moment but can't decide. I've heard clutch master was a good choice for cobalts, but would like some more input. Also which one is compatible with the 2.2, the LSJ or the LNF

 

i've heard really good things about ky but as far as i know, they're only compatible with the stock flywheel. I would ask ttr about that. i personally have a exedy stage 2 with exedy lightweight flywheel, it grabs hard even 1st gear wot

 

yeah I'd be fine resurfacing the flywheel, but I too was looking into the exedy. Do you recommend getting a new flywheel if you go exedy

 

personal preference. you could drop 15 pounds off your rotating mass if you buy exedy's lightweight flywheel. or you could buy a flywheel for 80 bucks brand new oem. i dropped as much as i could when i did my rebuild. i've heard a lot of people say that drivability with the lightweight flywheel is crap but i have no issues at all

 

Whats your overall power goal?

 

yeah my brother went lightweight flywheel, and he notices sometimes not too much... But now I'm in the boat of KY or Exedy. Def going the stage 2 route so I may not get a new flywheel, just resurface mine.

between 3 and 350

 

i would say a KY stage 3 would be perfect for you. Thats what i have and it holds my 400+ hp/trq. Its cheaper than other options as well. Never had a problem.

 

agreed on ky stage 3.

 

alright if I went with the KY should I get the Slave and TOB. My bro's didn't fit and he had to use his stock one in his car

 

always get a new slave when replacing your clutch

 

truth. you're already in there so may as well replace them

 

alright and I should be ok with stock flywheel just resurfaced

 

thats what i did

just depends on how many miles are on the flywheel too.

 

Yeah it's not too bad just 50k miles on it...but with an LT it's not like it was taking too much abuse

 

yea that should be fine. mine had like 40k on it when i had mine done...and it had more abuse on it than yours lol

 

but again... always better to be safe than sorry...for the extra few bucks, it's worth the peace of mind

 

Spec stage 2+ with resurfaced stock flywheel works great for me. Feels just like stock and it grips great even with full slicks up against 500+ ft/lbs to the wheels.

 

i've heard nothing but bad things about spec...

 

i had a Spec on my mustang...wasn't a fun. thing chattered so bad. didn't like the engagement. but thats on a different platform so i cant speak for cobalts

 

To answer the question at the beginning, KY clutches do work with the exedy flywheel. I have stage 1 with the exedy flywheel. Feel isn't quite the same as stock (engagement is a little lower) and it takes a little while to get used to getting the car moving with the lightweight flywheel, but it's not too bad after it's broken in.

 

Get the KY Stage 1 or stage 2, awesome clutch kit!

 

Ya, I've heard mixed results but from what I gathered its only for the non plus models. Something about the rivets letting go and causing a catastrophic failure... For the plus line they appear to be built better and apparently can handle much more than they are rated for. However I have driven a mustang with a 2+ and it was much different than the cobalts. Very loud and stiff. But, if the reviews are good for the KY's I'm interested how they would compare. In for more information.

 

i have ky stage 3 and it holds good so far. im a turbo 2.2 about to be built and bigger turbo with moar boost. i dynoed 233 hp 240 tq on this clutch. hold like a champ

 

exedy flywheel and stage 2 clutch. pushed almost 400 whp and still hold up fine.

 

That's not even a workout for that clutch lol I kinda wish I had done a stage 3 because I'm thinking about going turbo next year and I don't think my stage 1 clutch is gonna like that at all