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Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by madsav, Jun 8, 2011.

  1. madsav

    madsav New Member

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    Hey guys,i know there are alot of Clutches out there to choose from ,im just wondering between the 2 ive heard best things about
    PBR OR Exedy ,
    Vt 5.7 ls1 6spd
    From prices ive found a Exedy HD is around $1100
    And the PBR is around $900
    There prices i got from Repco
     
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    If your after cheap junk grab one of e bay.Changing a clutch is a few hours work so pick one that will last your driving style.[​IMG]
     
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    DLFHUB666 GIT 'EERRR DONE!!!

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    Darcon666 Evil is always around you

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    id say the best is textralia a x grip is great pricey though
     
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    word is those $395 OEM spec clutches aren't good

    if you run close to stock, then fine but yeah don't expect them to hold up if you got a heap of rwkw
     
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    Darcon666 Evil is always around you

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    2001 VX HSV Clubsport R8 Modified to 303.6rwkw - 20+ track days @ Eastern Creek, Oran park(B4 it closed down...) & Wakefiled over 3 yrs... I reckon I got a great "STOCK" clutch then....

    :lmao: the biatche just let go a 2 weeks ago and I'm going for a GM LS7 clutch with a LS2 flywheel & slave $945 + going to fit it myself. :)
     
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    Love how you can take off in 3rd with a Z- grip and not hurt it as i smashed my ankle up and still need to get around
     
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    Hi guys i just slaped in a Exedy HD clutch in i find that it has a slightly harder feel but with vibration but when you giving it some grunt it feels really nice with a possitive firm feel
     
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    Textralia xx grip here, not an ounce of shudder but it's a bit heavier than stock
     
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    1 year later with 75% general driving and 25% drag strip and this Exedy HD clutch is rooted ,guess il be looking for another soon
     
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