master problem.
[Z06] please help
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please help
2 years ago i put in a a&a super charger and to handle the extra power a monster clutch and lighten flywheel rated for 800hp i have not put anymore than 10,000 miles on it just street driven i do get after it here and there but i dont hamer the snot out of it. 03 z06 527 hp at the rear wheel. it wont shift in any gear unless i shut the car offthen i can shift right through the gears. if i start it in gear cluthch all the way in i can feel it engage alittle. and going down the road it wont shift. so i had to shut it off put it in 2nd to get home. what do you corvette wizzes think
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Assuming it worked fine before, and this is a new condition, and you replaced the master/slave/pilot when you did the clutch, it's probably the master isn't flowing enough fluid, or it's contaminated. First off, replace and flush your clutch fluid, and use the best DOT3-4 you can find. If this has no effect, then it's most likely the master or slave. A Tick master is alot better than the factory unit, and can be changed w/o dropping the TQ tube, and all that work. If that doesn't work, it's time to tear into it.
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i changed the fluid and i bleed it. remote bleed. a friend of mine who is a mechanic thinks throwout bearing or presure plate. i put alot of money in the car drove it 3 hrs to have the supercharger and monster stage 3 clutch kit. it seems like i may have to pay fpr a local tear down. and for the money i paid for the clutch i wont be to happy if the problim is in there. street driven only with a few show off burn outs here and there. if it is some part of the clutch what should i do? replace the part or go with a different brand. i dont what to have to go in there again.who makes the best or strongest trouble free clutch for street driven and alittle getting after it here and there.
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Thing is, is that if it is the slave, its a GM part and not a Monster brand. I believe that the pressure plate, and disc is what Monster makes. I would look up PRE-Z06 or call Steve at Monster and let one of them know whats going on. If it is in fact a bad pressure plate or disc, they will be helpful about the situation.
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shop took it out and the clutch was smoked. shop said def defected clutch. called monster gave me half price on a new on.not to happy it was out of warranty so only half off. will never buy a monster again for the money i have into haveing it done twice could have bought a duel or something alot stronger. wouldnt be to upset if it was raced or draged but street driven only in a small town.with all new parts the first time i had it done. maybe others have had good luck but i wouldnt chance it again paying full price
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A local Z owner with a s/c c5z had a monster clutch. He replaced it with a twin disc - and wishes he would have gone with the twin first. Here's the thread:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-f...liking-it.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-f...liking-it.html
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