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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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GM Clutch upgrade kit

Anybody have the GM clutch upgrade installed. Crateengine states its good up to 300hp. Good deal for $260. How do these compare to dual force or Spec?
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 07:20 PM
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they don't compare, if you're just looking for the usual bolt ons it will be fine. I wouldn't spend time taking apart everything and risk it not holding if you plan on going 300hp or more
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Old Oct 18, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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i got it and it works great
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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is it the exedy oem replacement? I have that and it's eh... I am maybe 260 wheel and I slip occasionally. If it's not that clutch/press plate/bearing package I would like to get the gm upgrade.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 02:32 AM
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I have the gm upgrade clutch kit and have seen over 320whp on it and it has never slipped.
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 02:36 AM
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if the stock clutch is already holding balts at 300hp this will certainly be enough and a cheap oem strong product like this for this cheap is a great buy
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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Best bang for the buck. Has not slipped on me yet . Going 3000 miles on mine now
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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anybody know a good Vendor for the gm upgrade clutch kit?
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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i have had this clutch for almost 2 months, i love it. it handles the power i'm putting down with ease. i highly recommend this clutch kit.

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anybody know a good Vendor for the gm upgrade clutch kit?
www.gmpartsdirect.com or www.crateenginedepot.com

there is a thread on here, somewhere, that has the part # for this kit and possibly a link directly to it.
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 05:19 PM
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stock clutch is crap. 320whp my ass. when I had the 2.8 and 60's the pressure plate would give so bad the pedal would fall. major fade.
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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The GM clutch held mutiple 5k WOT clutch drops on my 380whp car without issue.
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Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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where did you buy it from?
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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I got one... just puting it in the car now, will report back when finished
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 12:40 AM
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i got it to replace the broken spec clutch (i had for 5 months). working great so far...spec is a POS
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 03:46 AM
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yes, spec is and always will suck
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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I could tell you what I thought, but its the same as everyone else. Install time for me was about a day and a half all said and done. Followed the directions from the build book. Use a lift if you can.

I have been driving on mine for about a month or so. I haven't really used it aggressively, just your standard roll races once I got it broken in. I like it so far. I'm running ott stage 1 with some bolt ons.

I haven't hit the nitrous with in yet.
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 08:02 AM
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As I already said, I love mine. I have sprayed mine with a 120 shot and it didn't slip.

Originally Posted by ff_drift_lol
stock clutch is crap. 320whp my ass. when I had the 2.8 and 60's the pressure plate would give so bad the pedal would fall. major fade.
Shhh the grown ups are talking.

Originally Posted by Mr. Lou
anybody know a good Vendor for the gm upgrade clutch kit?
Talk to Tom over at Crate Engine Depot, they are a supporting vendor also!

Last edited by Zach06CobaltSC; Nov 5, 2009 at 08:02 AM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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GM Performance Clutch Upgrade Kit

We have these in stock and ready to ship:
GM Clutch Upgrade Kit Click here



We have had great sucess with this clutch upgrade and for the price its awesome.
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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very good buy
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 08:44 AM
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any clutch will suck w/ a bad driver imo... get the GM upgrade from crate. resurfice your flywheel. break in for 1000k city driving or 1500k suburbs driving... you'll be as happy as a crackhead on payday
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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I too bought mine from Tom at CED. Great buy so far.

Zach, you need to pm me immediately about that 120 shot lol I can haz?
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Old Nov 5, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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same here great buy and called them to upgrade my shipping less than 5 min after placing my order online and they were already in the back packing the clutch up and reprinted a 3 day select label on it...couldnt be happier with CED customer service on everything i buy from them
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Old Nov 6, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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GREAT feed back.. ill make sure to pick onfr up from CED...
now i just need to find a shop that wont break the bank
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Old Nov 7, 2009 | 01:12 AM
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Will i got a bad throw out bearing with the kit... Sprayin brake fluid out when you push the clutch SO i gotta track down a new one and then it should be done...i hope
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