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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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going with a t56 setup behind my 408. Just wondering what you guys are using/have used with yours and what your opinions of it are. Im trying to stay under $500 but i'd rather not have to change it in 6 months either. Thanks
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 01:14 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by adam1803
going with a t56 setup behind my 408. Just wondering what you guys are using/have used with yours and what your opinions of it are. Im trying to stay under $500 but i'd rather not have to change it in 6 months either. Thanks
Turbogibbs uses an LS 7 clutch.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 01:47 PM
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Exoskel and Textrilla are the ones I use.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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I had an exoskel but it wasn't very drivable. I love the LS7 but there are limitations with drag abuse but i've had no issues yet. The LS7 drives like a stock clutch...go figure. I don't recommend a CFDF. You most likely will have shifting issues with it due to the hydraulics compressing at high rpms due to the slinger weights on the clutch fingers applying pressure back.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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good luck on the 500 dollar tag lol.

behind my 408 i use a Ram VDS which uses a 910 disk and is capable of 700hp holding with a SFI flywhee. price was around 850+
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:16 PM
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^^ i have driven my buddies 68 camaro with a ls1 swap and he is running the Ram VDS.... its a bad *** clutch... pretty sure he had the 910 disk. didnt know it could handle all the weight of a truck though...
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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i just recently upgraded a buddy's lower grade VDS version with a 910 disk and we just went 11.85 on a wounded motor. which held 6200 launch

deff a grabbing clutch

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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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have you guys ever tried a RAM powergrip HD? I know alot of the car guys love it, but obviously i've got a bit more weight to think about.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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telling you this right now bud with a t56 and 410s you dont have enough gear!!! i run 4.88s and its no where near as bad as ppl thought. 4.88s with a t56 and 30" tall tire is like having 410s and a auto with 30" tall tire


as for clutch your setup should be similar to mine. i picked my clutch cause of power at NA and weight of truck....this is where you shouldnt be cheap!!!
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