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Apr 9, 2005 | 12:54 AM

mstepchinski

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From: Austin TX

Anyone do their own clutch?

Hi -
I may open a can of worms, but I am about to need a new clutch. Any recommendations? (Brand, procedure, etc.?) I was told that a Z06 clutch would be a good replacement for my slightly mod'd 99 C5.

I am considering doing the job myself, because I can't find anyone to do it turn key for under $1800.00. So... Just curious as to how big a job this is.

Thanks in advance for any tips / info!!

Mike

Apr 9, 2005 | 01:21 AM

mstepchinski

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Also,
How much time / special tools would be needed?

Thanks again!

Apr 9, 2005 | 02:01 AM

FactoryRaceCar

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I was quoted $350.00 in labor by my local Chevy Stealer

Apr 9, 2005 | 08:58 AM

Patches

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I've helped out on clutch swaps before and it's quite a chore. You'll need to remove the entire drivetrain and rear suspension/crossmember. Below are a couple of websites I put my pics on. The first shows the drivetrain removal while the second has a few pics of when we swapped in a Z06 clutch into my buddy's '01.

http://redshift.homestead.com/Drivetrain1.html

http://redshift.homestead.com/Clutch.html

This website was created by forum member Dope and has the step-by-step instructions detailing how to swap out a C5 clutch.

http://fear.net/~dope/c5_clutch_install_nopics.html

Apr 9, 2005 | 09:20 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mstepchinski

......I was told that a Z06 clutch would be a good replacement for my slightly mod'd 99 C5. ........

i agree.

i have one (Z-06 setup) setting here, waiting for the day mine goes (it's inevitable if you're into high perf use, sort'a like rear tires).

yes, it sounds like a big job..... i'd recommend you have it done if you're not a Gear Head type....me, i'll do my own (been a Gear Head for 35 years

Apr 9, 2005 | 10:59 AM

98vert6spd

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Knowme

I was quoted $350.00 in labor by my local Chevy Stealer

for 350 ill pay someone to do it

did they both the estimate or something cause that seems damn low

Apr 9, 2005 | 12:29 PM

T_Vert

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From: Streamwood illinois

i did everything myself in a garage on jack stands. Its not hard really. The hardest part is just getting the torque tube/trans lined up w/ the clutch splines. Other then that its just R&R.

Dave

Apr 9, 2005 | 05:55 PM

Crockettman

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Clutch

I'm a Master/Journeyman Auto Tech. I wrench all day and am paid very well. The last thing I want to do on my time off is put a clutch in my C5.I could do it,but choose not to.For $350 or even $500 it's a deal.Also,one small problem and ooops..do it again.Too labor intensive.But then again maybe I'm getting too old for it! GO FOR IT!! Good luck and have fun. P.S.Remember what Clint says..A man's gotta know his limitations.