Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

[Z06] Clutch replacement

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 25, 2013 | 01:05 PM
  #1  
goodd335's Avatar
goodd335
Thread Starter
Advanced
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 89
Likes: 1
From: Chicago S/W burbs Illinois
Default Clutch replacement

What are you guys paying to replace the C6 Z06 clutch?
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2013 | 04:25 PM
  #2  
JeremyGSU's Avatar
JeremyGSU
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,464
Likes: 32
From: Ocala FL
Default

Not sure but I wouldn't go to a C6 clutch unless you go with an aluminum flywheel. Otherwise, I believe it is heavier than the C5 clutch setup.
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2013 | 11:39 PM
  #3  
anothertoy's Avatar
anothertoy
Racer
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 270
Likes: 1
Default

Is it stock? Go with a replacement LS6 clutch. If you have any mods, go for the LS7. It's really that simple.
Reply
Old Jan 26, 2013 | 11:05 AM
  #4  
z06Maniac's Avatar
z06Maniac
Racer
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 284
Likes: 0
From: Austin Texas
Default

I have the LS7 clutch in my 03 Z06. They cost about $500 and handle considerably more HP than the LS6 setup. The flywheel is heavier than the stock LS6 setup. It is said that will make the motor tach slower, but I can't say that I notice a difference. Some say the heavier flywheel improves drivability with lumpy cam. Aluminum flywheels get expensive. The labor for the clutch replacement (regardless which one you get) is the most expensive part of the experience. If you do replace the clutch it's also a good idea to replace the slave cylinder. They are cheap and this can save you a pile of money if the old one wears out before your new clutch, as the whole deal would have to come apart again to replace it. Might as well do it while everything is apart.
Reply
Old Jan 26, 2013 | 11:14 AM
  #5  
Bobtam's Avatar
Bobtam
Racer
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 341
Likes: 39
From: Connecticut
Default

I replaced mine with a Monster Stage 2 with the 18 lb billet flywheel. Great clutch a little more pedal pressure but light flywheel really frees up the revs. Was quoted $900-1000 to install it. Ended up doing it myself.
Reply
Old Jan 26, 2013 | 05:04 PM
  #6  
bignasty's Avatar
bignasty
Intermediate
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Default

i have a Monster Clutch/Flywheel street series stage 1, basically a revamped LS7 clutch, with new throw-out bearing and slave cylinder if you're interested.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Clutch replacement





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:03 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE