I just thought I would touch base and give you some feedback on one of your products. My name is Dalton, my user name on most of the message forums is BillyBob750. Anyway, I'm running one of your level four clutches along with your billet steel flywheel in my 2005 GTO. I've ran a few different clutches over the last couple of years, but really couldnt be any happier with the holding power and street-ability of this clutch. My car just has a few bolt-on parts, cam swap, and a nitrous kit. All motor, I've been as quick as 11.99 @ 118MPH with a 1.70 short time, the car has been 1.68 before. I guess the only complaint I have with your clutch is that it holds too much power on nitrous! So far, I have a 100% success rate at destroying half-shafts on the bottle! Im hoping to break into the tens sometime during the upcoming season.
I had SNL Performance install a Monster Clutch Level 2.5 Premium package with the lightweight chromoly flywheel. I could not be happier! It seems that after 40k miles my stock clutch was on its last legs. The install went seamless. I dropped my car off Monday morning and it was ready later that day. They use their own version of a modified C6 slave cylinder (for those who were going to ask). The Level 2.5 is rated to hold 525rwhp. I'm at 375rwhp/368rwtq right now, but my future mods will include; a nice size cam, ported heads, ported TB, and a ported intake manifold. In the break in period I did notice some chatter when starting in first. I wasn't too worried about it because this is a heavier duty clutch, I don't expect it to be as smooth when starting. Now that I'm at 1500 mile I rarely get chatter and the more I beat on the clutch the better it feels. The 15lb chromoly flywheel that came with the package is AMAZING! My car feels like it gained 50rwhp from it. It revs up so quickly. 1st and 2nd gears fly by now. Overall I am very pleased. I would recommend Monster Clutches to anyone. Their customer service was great as well. They are a great group of guys to work with.
Thanks, Brandon
After a lot of research trying to find the perfect cost effective clutch that would take the punishment I was looking to throw at it, I decided the Level 5 Monster was best for me. I needed a streetable clutch that could take the abuse at the track weekend after weekend and thus far this clutch has done that without any chatter. My car is a '99 Z28, cam only (MS3), on a 200 wet shot, making 530rwhp. I have about 3000 street miles and 45 1/4 mile passes leaving on the nitrous so far. I have done a best E.T. of 10.67 @ 129 with a 1.44 60'. Thats just not a one time thing either, the car consistently does 1.44-1.53 60's at 3750lbs. So if your looking for a streetable clutch with no chatter that can handle 5k+ rpm launches, this clutch is for you.
After completing an LS1 swap into my 97 Z28 I did a alot of research regarding clutches for LS1's. What I found was that a relatively new company (Monster) had been getting rave reviews on the message forums. I wanted a clutch that could take some serious track abuse and yet still have good street manners without chatter or being overlly grabby. After talking to Steve on the phone we decided that a Monster Level III was just what I needed. I was told it might have a little bit of chatter during the break-in period, which it did, but it would go away after it was fully seated. Now the clutch drives very well on the street, no chatter at all, but it holds VERY well. The car has only been to the track one time so far and unfortunately for me, the tires wouldn't hold nearly as well as the clutch did. I still managed several 11.70 @ 123mph runs (spinning 1st and 2nd gear) in full street trim through the exhaust, with heavy chrome 17x11 ZR1 wheels, and Nitto 315 drag radials. The engine is an all-bore 387 LS1, 236/236 MTI Cam, Self Ported L92 Heads, Supporting Bolt-Ons, Quick Performance 9" Rearend with 3.89 gears. Now all I need is some suspension tuning and a good tire and maybe I'll have some updated timeslips soon. :) All I can say is that this clutch has surpassed all of my expectations so far. Thanks Steve for producing a clutch that is well deserved to the LSX crowd.
Continued... 11.03 @ 125.55mph
BTW, the car has around 80 passes on the Monster Level III so far. Alot of those have been hot laps when I was dialing in the suspension. I still could not be happier with the performance of this clutch. I have never had this clutch slip or give any hint of clutch smell at all. I drove this car to the track for every event. Unfortunately I blew up the engine late in the 09' season so it's getting a built 370 for next season. While the engine was being torn down, I noticed the transmission yoke (forged Spicer unit) had some twisted splines. Looks like the Monster found another weak link in the driveline haha... Time for a billet steel yoke I guess. :)
I have searched for a long time for a clutch that can take the abuse I give it, and I finally found one!!! I bought a Monster Level III clutch, and a Tick master cylinder and have nothing but great things to say about their reliability and durability. First, here is some background. I have a 2000 Camaro SS, 346ci, Stage 1 Patriot heads, Torquer V.2 cam, FAST 92mm intake, all bolt ons, and of course a Monster clutch. So far I have made 27 passes on this clutch, and I have about 1000 street miles. The car destroyed the 12 bolt rear the first time I launched it at the strip, which lead me to buy a 9" rear. Also the T-56 seemed to be injured as well, as I could not shift as fast as I would like, or have.. But, the car still went 11.04 @ 125.6 with a 1.53 60'. It has gone a best of 1.50 thus far with the monster clutch... I am very very pleased!!! It is a great clutch, 27 passes, no hint of clutch smell, boiled fluid or anything. Also, several of those were hot laps, some were 3 in a row, no cool down. If you want a clutch that can grab like crazy, and withstand a beating, the Monster is for you. Just be prepared, it finds EVERY weak link... :) Christian Voigt
Baldwin, NY
The level 3 clutch I had installed by Steve @ SNL has been superb. My stock clutch was on it's last leg and I knew I wouldn't hold for much longer. After quickly putting on the recommended 500 break in miles I headed straight to the track. Let's just say I was totally impressed with how this clutch responded with the 3500rpm dumps (I wish I could say the same for my rear suspension! LOL) I'm really looking forward to going back to the track and seeing what else I can throw at this clutch. - James
Waco, Tx
"I'm extremely happy with my Monster Level 3 Premium package! Quick delivery, excellent packaging, great customer service, and top notch quality in parts are a few of the many great things I experienced when i ordered my clutch from Monster Clutch Co. The pedal stiffness and engagement is also excellent. I've heard awesome feedback about the products and my decision was easy and I am very content I chose Monster. Thanks Steve!
-Shawn
"When it comes to choosing parts for my car I only buy the best! After researching and hearing all the positive feedback I knew this was the best clutch out there. I chose the Monster Level 3 Premium kit and I have been 110% satisfied with my choice. During break-in I had a little chatter but after 200 miles it was completely gone. The pedal is just a tad bit stiffer than stock but gives a much more predictable feel which I prefer. I couldn't be happier. Thanks Steve!"
-Tye
The level 3 clutch I got from you has been great. I had a lot of problems with my old Spec 3+ and it never held like this one does. I drive my car mostly weekends with occasional track days. I was actually afraid of giving too hard of a launch as I knew something was going to break and it wasn't going to be the clutch. Even with half an attempt at launching I got a personal best of 12.340 @ 113.55 MPH with a 1.82 60'. I can't wait to try it again next year.
-Jerry
Performance:
PRC level 2.5 5.3l heads
Custom Comp Cam (230/236 .613/.613 112+3 LSA)
New Era CAI w/ "hardcore" conversion
ARH 1 7/8" Long Tube Headers
Spintech Cat Back
Shaner S3 ported Throttle Body
Drivetrain:
RPM level V built transmission Monster level 3 Premium
Braided clutch line and remote bleeder
I had about 550 miles on it by the time I got home. Had to do a couple of 4th gear blasts on it around 350 and 500 miles (damn mustangs). It has a much more predictable pedal and a much harder bite now. Still have a little chatter in 1st, but I think it will go away after driving around town this week. I'm pretty happy with it so far, but my left hip was sore before I left FTW with it. I didn't realize how bad of shape I was in before. Again, thank you guys very much for everything.
Monster Clutches: Thanks Jason! Yep, your stock clutch was completely destroyed! I can't believe that thing actually propelled your car!!
I didn't realize how bad of shape I was in before. Again, thank you guys very much for everything.