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Some members have over 100K with the stock clutch. It's hard to say how long one will last because driving styles vary so much.
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Driving style is the factor, but I know that I pulled my C5Z clutch out at 55 thousand and it had well over half life. You should be fine because I know many have over 100 k on theirs. If you are really worried you can have them put it on a lift and check the disc thickness by removing the bellhousing inspection cover. When on a lift it only requires 6 bolts or so to be removed.
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On his 2000 frc, my brother has 160K on original clutch (old guy) but it is hard to get into gear at times...... I put a new one on my 99 frc at 90K....... big differance.........no longer a struggle at times, and I dont smell clutch when I get home............ its a crap shoot honestly when to replace....... save you money to get it done...... I did the LS7 upgrade and love it......
