[Z06] Clutch replacement time...
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Clutch replacement time...
So, the GF and I went on a little cruise to the Casino's last night and I believe that my LS6 is going out... Starting to slip a bit, engagement is a bit notchy, and I can smell it... you guy's know the smell..
So, the LS6 has served me well, have had it for almost 5 yrs now...
(Pre H/c/I)....
My dilemma... (choices) I have narrowed it down to the
LS7 kit, Mantic, Monster 1... Have to get this done before my Eureka Springs trip next month. B4 you guys start the "SEARCH" feedback... I have. I want your experience w these clutches. car is NOT a DD... I am only making 450/420ish to the wheels... HOWEVER, I will be building a 427 next year
So, lets hear it.... will be ordering this week.
Thanks
So, the LS6 has served me well, have had it for almost 5 yrs now...(Pre H/c/I)....
My dilemma... (choices) I have narrowed it down to the
LS7 kit, Mantic, Monster 1... Have to get this done before my Eureka Springs trip next month. B4 you guys start the "SEARCH" feedback... I have. I want your experience w these clutches. car is NOT a DD... I am only making 450/420ish to the wheels... HOWEVER, I will be building a 427 next year
So, lets hear it.... will be ordering this week.
Thanks
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Monster Level 1 w all the goodies...
http://www.coloradospeed.com/monster...v-p-18609.html
Mantic ER2
http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...ategory_id=252
LS7
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...rts-house.html
http://www.coloradospeed.com/monster...v-p-18609.html
Mantic ER2
http://www.eastcoastsupercharging.co...ategory_id=252
LS7
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...rts-house.html
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So, the GF and I went on a little cruise to the Casino's last night and I believe that my LS6 is going out... Starting to slip a bit, engagement is a bit notchy, and I can smell it... you guy's know the smell.. So, the LS6 has served me well, have had it for almost 5 yrs now...
(Pre H/c/I)....
My dilemma... (choices) I have narrowed it down to the
LS7 kit, Mantic, Monster 1... Have to get this done before my Eureka Springs trip next month. B4 you guys start the "SEARCH" feedback... I have. I want your experience w these clutches. car is NOT a DD... I am only making 450/420ish to the wheels... HOWEVER, I will be building a 427 next year
So, lets hear it.... will be ordering this week.
Thanks
So, the LS6 has served me well, have had it for almost 5 yrs now...(Pre H/c/I)....
My dilemma... (choices) I have narrowed it down to the
LS7 kit, Mantic, Monster 1... Have to get this done before my Eureka Springs trip next month. B4 you guys start the "SEARCH" feedback... I have. I want your experience w these clutches. car is NOT a DD... I am only making 450/420ish to the wheels... HOWEVER, I will be building a 427 next year
So, lets hear it.... will be ordering this week.
Thanks
I have at least 100 1/4 mile passes on this clutch also and it's still going strong. I installed it with a new stock slave cylinder that is hooked up to a Tick adjustable master cylinder. It does not feel anything like the stock clutch as the pedal pressure is somewhat heavier than the LS6 clutch it replaced, but nothing that I can't handle.
It doesn't chatter on engagement but does squeak a bit on engagement when the car is cold. Proper break-in with these six puck clutches is very important. They do make a full face disc for these that most say is a bit more forgiving for street driving. When this one finally wears out, I won't hesistate to buy another one. Hope this helps.
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Mines not on your list but I have a McLeod RXT twin, planned for H&C and FI. Drives almost like stock, when you let the clutch out there's very little slip and the car wants to go. Haven't had it at the track yet and it only has about 4K miles on it but it does seem to take abuse well, I like it.
I put a Tick bleeder and a new stock slave on it too but when I checked it to bleed and swap the fluid last week, it was still clear.
I put a Tick bleeder and a new stock slave on it too but when I checked it to bleed and swap the fluid last week, it was still clear.
Last edited by Millenium Z06; Sep 1, 2013 at 11:17 AM.
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Nice Wes... come to the GTG tonight and I can drive your car... LOL.... PM me what you paid for those, if you don't mind. After crunching number there is not a whole lot of difference in pricing for each of the ones I mentioned. Clutch, flywheel, TOB,Pilot bearing,Slave, Master, ARP bolts for Flywheel, PP.... We are talking < $150 for the above mentioned kits...
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Nice Wes... come to the GTG tonight and I can drive your car... LOL.... PM me what you paid for those, if you don't mind. After crunching number there is not a whole lot of difference in pricing for each of the ones I mentioned. Clutch, flywheel, TOB,Pilot bearing,Slave, Master, ARP bolts for Flywheel, PP.... We are talking < $150 for the above mentioned kits...
21st installed it at no charge since they were already doing the trans (replaced under GM warranty).
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http://www.turboclutch.com/Pages/RPS%20ST%20Half.htm
Great to drive on the street. Holds a lot of power. Proven on the track.
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Why is that? Is it that bad of a clutch or is it just that the aftermarket clutches are that much better? I have heard the ls7 is 10 lbs heavier, that alone makes me not want to go with it. Im still on the original clutch at 40k, looking for a replacement down the road.
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i considered an ls7 clutch but there's really nothing it has over the monster stage 1.
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It's not bad, but if you have the money I think it's better to get a quality/beefy aftermarket piece, considering the amount of work that's required to change a clutch. If you're at close to stock power levels, and you're 100% sure you'll never mod, then LS7 is fine. But you don't want to put an LS7 in, then down the road you go S/C or nitrous, and then have to do a clutch job again because the LS7 can't hold the new power. Not to mention, I don't think they handle excessive clutch dumps as well as the aftermarket pieces.