Clutch Info: GM vs Luk
11-24-2014, 11:33 PM
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Clutch Info: GM vs Luk
To my knowledge GM outsources their LS7 clutches from Luk. Correct?
So...? Is the (Luk LS7 Clutch Kit)... 100% Identical to the (GM LS7 Clutch kit)?
If so, is it safe to say if I order a Luk clutch kit I would be getting the same quality as a GM clutch kit?
So...? Is the (Luk LS7 Clutch Kit)... 100% Identical to the (GM LS7 Clutch kit)?
If so, is it safe to say if I order a Luk clutch kit I would be getting the same quality as a GM clutch kit?
11-25-2014, 12:49 AM
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To my knowledge GM outsources their LS7 clutches from Luk. Correct?
So...? Is the (Luk LS7 Clutch Kit)... 100% Identical to the (GM LS7 Clutch kit)?
If so, is it safe to say if I order a Luk clutch kit I would be getting the same quality as a GM clutch kit?
So...? Is the (Luk LS7 Clutch Kit)... 100% Identical to the (GM LS7 Clutch kit)?
If so, is it safe to say if I order a Luk clutch kit I would be getting the same quality as a GM clutch kit?
If you order the LUK, you'll need to think about a flywheel, and then have the assembly balanced.
11-25-2014, 12:58 AM
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Thank you for your help!
Its going in a FRC, I would like to keep the weight the same as a LS1/6 clutch. So I was planning on going with a lightened flywheel. Its going to be 99.9% street, how light is to light? I would like it to drive/sound like stock without any chatter
Its going in a FRC, I would like to keep the weight the same as a LS1/6 clutch. So I was planning on going with a lightened flywheel. Its going to be 99.9% street, how light is to light? I would like it to drive/sound like stock without any chatter
11-25-2014, 01:04 AM
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SOOOOO CORRECT!!!!! I have a highly modded 2002 ZO6. I installed a SPEC twin disk. Lighter fly wheel. Trust me.. Street Driving/ocassional FUN! STICK with the OEM weight steel flywheel. If you want the engine to rev faster, install 390-410 ratio gears!!
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11-27-2014, 11:56 AM
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The C5/C6 Differential is a completely different animal and doesn't rebuild like any other differential.
You have to have a Kent Moore set up tool. My recommendation would be to either send you diff to a re-builder or find one that has already been rebuilt and purchase that.
I can highly recommend an excellent rebuild shop
Rick Kim
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Here are some post for you to take a look at:
- C5, ragtopws6 , Upgrading your C5 rear with C6 Z06 guts, : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
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- C5, Its_Go_Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573407966
- C5 Differential Seal replacement: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...on-photos.html
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You have to have a Kent Moore set up tool. My recommendation would be to either send you diff to a re-builder or find one that has already been rebuilt and purchase that.
I can highly recommend an excellent rebuild shop
Rick Kim
Contact
RKT Performance http://rktperformance.com/
5400 Yukon Court,
Suite 400
Frederick, Maryland 21703
Phone: 301.257.0930
Here are some post for you to take a look at:
- C5, ragtopws6 , Upgrading your C5 rear with C6 Z06 guts, : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
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- C5, Its_Go_Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573407966
- C5 Differential Seal replacement: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...on-photos.html
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Last edited by Bill Curlee; 11-27-2014 at 12:03 PM.
