How long does a clutch last?
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Re: How long does a clutch last? (MyC-4)
Typically probably around 75 - 85K miles. I will probably melt mine long before that though. :yesnod:
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Re: How long does a clutch last? (all smiles 81)
Depends on how well you drive and how much you race I suppose. My fiance's 90 lasted until about 150k miles. That is pretty darn good.
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Re: How long does a clutch last? (IcemanZ06)
Theoretically they should last forever, but in the real world, it all depends on the driver. I went 176,000 on my truck, I only replaced the clutch because I blew the tranny up, otherwise I'm sure I would still be on teh original clutch.
On the vette, I replaced the clutch at around 75,000, drag radials can kill a clutch quick. I have over 100k now and that clutch is still going strong with millions of burnouts and holeshots.
On the vette, I replaced the clutch at around 75,000, drag radials can kill a clutch quick. I have over 100k now and that clutch is still going strong with millions of burnouts and holeshots.
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Re: How long does a clutch last? (91-Z07Coupe)
Hey
My old 1989 supra had 205,000 miles when I traded it in, with the original clutch. However with my first car, a Maza 606 (yes 606 1300 cc engine with a manual choke), I went thru a clutch every 15,000 miles. I guess I learned to drive along the way :lol: :lol: .
My Dad keep telling it was all my "riding the clutch". I always wanted to say "Hey it's not easy smoking, drinking, working the choke, shifting, and trying to get lucky all at once, while trying to keep up with traffic". Damn that car was a piece of poopie. I could'nt get out of my own way :lol: :lol:
Gonzo
My old 1989 supra had 205,000 miles when I traded it in, with the original clutch. However with my first car, a Maza 606 (yes 606 1300 cc engine with a manual choke), I went thru a clutch every 15,000 miles. I guess I learned to drive along the way :lol: :lol: .
My Dad keep telling it was all my "riding the clutch". I always wanted to say "Hey it's not easy smoking, drinking, working the choke, shifting, and trying to get lucky all at once, while trying to keep up with traffic". Damn that car was a piece of poopie. I could'nt get out of my own way :lol: :lol:
Gonzo
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Re: How long does a clutch last? (IcemanZ06)
Last month at 175 k, my 87's OD went legs up. So I replaced the clutch while the transmission was out anyway and I could have put the clutch back in it looked so good. I drive it everyday and don't race nor drive like grandpa nor do burnouts nor hold the car stopped on hills at redlights with the clutch. If you take care of your car, your car will take care of you. :D
