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Old Dec 10, 2014 | 06:26 PM
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Has anyone had any experience with LUK brand clutch and components? I understand or I think I was told they are the OEM supplier for GM. The hydraulics in my clutch system in the 03 are going away (leaking down). After the holidays I am going to change all of the components. I would appreciate your opinions on LUK as they have a heavy duty clutch package that I am looking at and considering. FYI the car has a head and cam package and it is approx 500HP at the crank and 435 wheel HP.
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Upgrade the flywheel/clutch and components to the LS7 which is a better and more robust to handle more horsepower. The components are a direct swap and the prices are basically the same as OEM.
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Upgrade the flywheel/clutch and components to the LS7 which is a better and more robust to handle more horsepower. The components are a direct swap and the prices are basically the same as OEM.
Rick I used the LS7 set-up on my 01 Z it was a great clutch package indeed and from what I understand the LUK is basically the same set-up. I can always go with the LS-7 package as I noticed Gene is back in business on the forum and he is offering it at good price. Hopefully someone will chime in with experience or knowledge of LUK. Thanks for the input.
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Only thing I can contribute was the experience with LUK in my V8 6 speed BMW. 300whp and I beat it like a step child for 40k with no issues. Obviously a big difference with your powertrain but hope it helps.
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Only thing I can contribute was the experience with LUK in my V8 6 speed BMW. 300whp and I beat it like a step child for 40k with no issues. Obviously a big difference with your powertrain but hope it helps.
That does help I read some other online reviews on LUK and several were BMW related with all good reports. They manufacture or they are one in the same with Schaeffler performance clutches. I may give them a try and report back my experience.
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