how long will a clutch last?
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If you drive normally, it will outlast the rest of the car.
After abusing the hell out of mine, I replaced it at 65,000, I'm now at 133,000, still abusing it and it's still holding up.
My GMC truck had over 192,000 when I sold it on the original clutch which is still in it.
After abusing the hell out of mine, I replaced it at 65,000, I'm now at 133,000, still abusing it and it's still holding up.
My GMC truck had over 192,000 when I sold it on the original clutch which is still in it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Seattle Area WA
Yeah, the engine will spin up and you will notice that the car is not accelerating with the motor.
Also you will probably smell the reek of burnt clutch.
But I would say on average, normally driven, 125k. My vette's lasted till 135k, when I replaced it.
Also you will probably smell the reek of burnt clutch.
But I would say on average, normally driven, 125k. My vette's lasted till 135k, when I replaced it.
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Originally Posted by 1996man
Im at 158k so far in my LT4. A lot of that is highway miles but i dont tear it up aruond town but i do take it drag racing a few times a year as well!
Pro
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From: San Antonio TX
Originally Posted by l1sikes
When I sold my '91 it had 206,000 on the original clutch. But I autocrossed it only a few times a year, and drag raced only at stop lights.
and it was a pleasure doing bussiness with you. 
I know I should change the clutch soon but I am going to wait till I drop in the new engine. Maybe this spring.
Melting Slicks
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From: Auburn MA
Originally Posted by mudslide
The heck with the clutch at 54000 my dual mass flywh$$l just bite the dust 
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From: Sumner Texas
This is kind of like asking "How long is a rope?" It all depends. Someone that's good with a clutch and does not race or anything can indeed make the clutch outlast the rest of the car.
For the person, on the other hand, that is not good with a clutch and is abusing the car constantly, the life could probably measured in hours.
Good luck,
For the person, on the other hand, that is not good with a clutch and is abusing the car constantly, the life could probably measured in hours.
Good luck,
