when replacing the cluch, is it nesecary to replace the flywheel as well or can i just have it re-serfaced?

 

I'd just take it and have it resurfaced. Thats what I did on my Camaro and truck this year and I haven't had any problems.

 

thats what i thought...but i found a good deal on a McLeod package with the clucht, flywheel, and adj MC.

Is McLeod a good clutch? for the track and normal driving?

 

the mcleod street twin is reveared as one of the best clutches for performance...both street and strip

but it's $$$$

 

i know...how does the centerforce rate? alonge with the upgraded hydrolics from GM?

 

I had one. But, my '99 slave cylinder didn't like it. Took a dump on me at the 50K mile mark. The clutch itself held great, but I had a hard time shifting it because the slave cyl. wouldn't fully disengage the clutch at high rpms. I suspect it might have something to do with the weighted spring setup. My suggestion would be to go with Spec or Mcleod.

 

was it the clutch that went bad, or the hydrollics?

p.s. i like ur name

 

Has anyone heard of Textralia? good/bad?

 

It's getting very good reviews over at ls1tech.com. For about half the price, I think I'll go with the new LS7 clutch/LS2 flywheel whenever it's time to replace my factory clutch. If it's good for the new 500 hp vette, should hold in my mostly stock 98.

 

well, the kit comes with the dual friction surface, aluminum flywheel, and upgraded hydrollics. but i am still leaning towards the mcleod...its only 100 more...and from what i have read...still the best.

 

the street twin is still a bit on the expensive side. if i just replaced the clutch with...say a centerforce or spec, and kept my stock flywheel...would that help with the softness after track runs? or do i really need the upgraded hydrolics or the mcleod MC. (note: if upgrading hydrolics...i would definatly do the drill mod as well.)

 

id go with a heavier flywheel than stock for launching at the drag strip, the lighter ones will rev quicker but you'll bog out of the hole. u need the increased inertia to launch more effectively. something like 28lbs is a good weight, i think the stock is 20lbs... correct me if i'm wrong here...

 

so i should just wait and get the street twin kit with steel fly?