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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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Default What mod should I do while installing clutch
Hey Guys,

I am installing an LS7 Clutch, New Master, Slave, in a few weeks any other reasonably priced perforamance mods I should do at the same time? I already have new shocks and sways. Ideas???
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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You could install a remote bleeder for the clutch. And/or a tunnel plate. You can search the site for the costs and benefits of each.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 05:05 PM
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yup remote clutch bleeder valve
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 05:58 PM
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Tunnel plate wont hurt the pocket, specially a C6 stock tunnel plate would perfect and lot stiffer than our skinny C5.
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tunnel pllate - bleeder

and - reseal the rear end while it s out.

its pretty easy

be sure to pull the magnet out of the rear end and clean off the metal filings
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Dont forget the Flywheel! What about the rear main seal?
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And don't forget to do the "drill mod" on the new slave cylinder fluid inlet!
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Originally Posted by wicked96
Dont forget the Flywheel! What about the rear main seal?
yup i forgot i did this too
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Originally Posted by ZZOOM06
And don't forget to do the "drill mod" on the new slave cylinder fluid inlet!
another one! yeah do this! i did this too
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