Clutch Masters 850 Series Twin Disc Race Clutch Kit – 2010–2012 Camaro SS LS3 | Steel Flywheel & HRB | 04175-TD8R-SH

Clutch Masters 04175-TD8R-SH — 850 Series twin disc race clutch kit for the 2010–2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS LS3/TR6060. Approximately 850 lb-ft peak torque capacity. Complete kit includes twin disc clutch assembly, Clutch Masters steel flywheel, and matched hydraulic release bearing (HRB). The top-tier Clutch Masters race clutch for high-power Camaro SS builds — forced induction, high-compression naturally aspirated race engines, and drag applications. 30 lbs. Ships fast across Canada and the US.

850 Series — Is This the Right Clutch for Your Build?

Clutch Masters offers multiple clutch stages for the Camaro SS LS3/TR6060. The 850 Series twin disc is the highest-capacity option and is appropriate for a specific range of builds:

• 850 Series Twin Disc (this listing) — ~850 lb-ft capacity: For Camaro SS builds making significantly more torque than stock. Supercharged LS3 builds (Magnuson TVS2300, Whipple 2.9L, Edelbrock E-Force) in the 600–800+ whp range, turbo LS3 builds, high-compression N/A race engines, and nitrous applications. If your build is projected to exceed 600–650 lb-ft at the flywheel, the 850 Series twin disc is the appropriate spec.
• Lower-stage single disc options: For lightly modified or street-driven Camaro SS builds (Stage 1 through FX400), a single disc clutch provides more linear street engagement with adequate torque capacity for most bolt-on modifications. Single disc options are better suited to daily-driven or dual-purpose builds where drive quality is a priority.

The 850 Series twin disc is a dedicated race and high-power performance clutch. It is not recommended as a street-only replacement — twin disc engagement characteristics require driver adaptation and the kit is optimised for performance use rather than low-speed traffic engagement.

Twin Disc System — How It Works and What to Expect

Twin disc (dual disc) clutch systems use two friction disc assemblies separated by a floater plate, all clamped between the flywheel and pressure plate:

• Higher torque capacity, lower pedal effort: Distributing clamping load across two friction surfaces doubles the effective friction area, allowing the 850 Series to handle significantly more torque than a single disc at equivalent or lower pedal effort than a single-disc clutch with comparable capacity.
• Faster engagement response: The twin disc system engages more quickly and decisively than a single disc at equivalent capacity — preferred for drag launches, track day starts, and race heel-toe downshifts where precise, rapid clutch action is critical.
• Engagement feel — driver adaptation required: Twin disc clutches engage in a narrower window than street single disc clutches. The engagement is more “on/off” in character, particularly at low speeds. Drivers transitioning from a stock or Stage 1/2 clutch will need a short adaptation period to find the engagement point. This is standard for all twin disc systems — not a defect. Not recommended for drivers who require a forgiving street engagement feel.
• Heat management: The twin disc design distributes heat across two discs and the intermediate floater plate, improving thermal performance in sustained high-load use compared to a single disc at equivalent capacity.

Steel Flywheel — Why Steel for This Application

The kit includes a Clutch Masters steel flywheel (not aluminium). Steel is the correct choice for the 850 Series race application:

• Higher rotational inertia: Steel flywheels carry more rotational mass than aluminium, producing a smoother idle, more predictable clutch engagement at launch, and better consistency in drag and road race applications where stable driveline behaviour is prioritised over outright rev response.
• Superior heat resistance: Steel handles the repeated high-heat cycles of race use — track day sessions, drag strip launches, and sustained performance driving — without the heat fatigue that aluminium can experience under sustained abuse.
• OEM flywheel not used: The Camaro SS OEM flywheel is incompatible with the Clutch Masters twin disc system’s pressure plate geometry and disc stack. The included steel flywheel is a precision machined unit matched to the 850 Series twin disc assembly. Do not attempt to install this clutch kit on the factory flywheel.

Hydraulic Release Bearing (HRB)

The 04175-TD8R-SH includes a matched hydraulic release bearing (HRB) specific to the Clutch Masters 850 Series pressure plate release specification:

• The TR6060 uses a hydraulic clutch actuation system with a concentric slave cylinder inside the bellhousing. The Clutch Masters HRB replaces the OEM concentric slave cylinder with a unit calibrated for the 850 Series pressure plate’s release load and travel requirements.
• Using the OEM HRB/slave cylinder with the 850 Series pressure plate is not correct — the included HRB is matched to the clutch assembly’s release specifications.
• The HRB being included in the kit ensures a complete, correctly matched drivetrain system without sourcing additional components separately.

2010–2012 Camaro SS — Application Notes

• Fits 2010, 2011, and 2012 Camaro SS with LS3 6.2L V8 (L99 automatic-equipped cars are not applicable) and TR6060 6-speed manual transmission.
• Does not fit 2013–2015 Camaro SS — the 2013+ model year received transmission and bellhousing updates that affect clutch fitment.
• Does not fit Camaro SS with automatic transmission (6L80E).
• Camaro ZL1 (LSA) and Z/28 (LS7) are different applications — not covered by this kit.

OEM flywheel not retained — Clutch Masters steel flywheel required and included. 2010–2012 Camaro SS LS3 TR6060 only. ~850 lb-ft torque capacity. Twin disc race clutch system. For forced induction and high-power race builds. Professional installation required. 30 lbs complete kit.

Specifications

• Brand: Clutch Masters
• Part Number: 04175-TD8R-SH
• Series: 850 Series Race
• Configuration: Twin disc (dual disc)
• Peak torque capacity: ~850 lb-ft
• Application: 2010–2012 Chevrolet Camaro SS — LS3 6.2L V8 — TR6060 6-speed manual
• Flywheel: Clutch Masters steel flywheel — included
• Release bearing: Hydraulic Release Bearing (HRB) — included
• OEM flywheel compatibility: None — OEM flywheel not used
• Recommended use: Forced induction, high-compression N/A race, nitrous, drag, road race
• Kit weight: 30 lbs