Replacing C5 Clutch
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Replacing C5 Clutch
C5 Corvetters,
I am replacing the Clutch in my C5. Could you please give me advise on the following:
1. What Clutch Package is advisable for the Standard 5.7 V8? (not really looking for high performance)
2. How much should I plan on paying for Package?
3. How much for the labor?
c5gray
I am replacing the Clutch in my C5. Could you please give me advise on the following:
1. What Clutch Package is advisable for the Standard 5.7 V8? (not really looking for high performance)
2. How much should I plan on paying for Package?
3. How much for the labor?
c5gray
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How many miles are on the car?
OEM replacement LUK replacement clutch kit or the slightly upgraded "LS7 clutch" as many call it
Price out on RockAuto.
At least 8 hours at shop rates (whatever they are you need to ask them)
Would be advised to inspect Torque Tube bearings/couplers (and rebuild the TT if needed), replace the slave cylinder and add a remote clutch bleeder.
OEM replacement LUK replacement clutch kit or the slightly upgraded "LS7 clutch" as many call it
Price out on RockAuto.
At least 8 hours at shop rates (whatever they are you need to ask them)
Would be advised to inspect Torque Tube bearings/couplers (and rebuild the TT if needed), replace the slave cylinder and add a remote clutch bleeder.
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How many miles are on the car?
OEM replacement LUK replacement clutch kit or the slightly upgraded "LS7 clutch" as many call it
Price out on RockAuto.
At least 8 hours at shop rates (whatever they are you need to ask them)
Would be advised to inspect Torque Tube bearings/couplers (and rebuild the TT if needed), replace the slave cylinder and add a remote clutch bleeder.
OEM replacement LUK replacement clutch kit or the slightly upgraded "LS7 clutch" as many call it
Price out on RockAuto.
At least 8 hours at shop rates (whatever they are you need to ask them)
Would be advised to inspect Torque Tube bearings/couplers (and rebuild the TT if needed), replace the slave cylinder and add a remote clutch bleeder.
Thnx for your response. The car has 68K on it. Am I looking over $1500?
c5gray
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10.5 hours shop time. Best economy clutch is LUK 04-905, which is the LUK generic LS7 clutch with flywheel for the LS1, $360 or so at Summit. Do a search on the LS7 clutch before you jump that way, as many report pedal height differences.
The LUK 04-173 is also a good option, the replacement LS6 clutch. About the same cost as the -905.
Best clutch bargain is the GM LS7 clutch kit from Scoggin Dickey, $690. Pretty much the same clutch as the 04-905, but genuine GM so some argue better balance.
The LUK 04-173 is also a good option, the replacement LS6 clutch. About the same cost as the -905.
Best clutch bargain is the GM LS7 clutch kit from Scoggin Dickey, $690. Pretty much the same clutch as the 04-905, but genuine GM so some argue better balance.
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10.5 hours shop time. Best economy clutch is LUK 04-905, which is the LUK generic LS7 clutch with flywheel for the LS1, $360 or so at Summit. Do a search on the LS7 clutch before you jump that way, as many report pedal height differences.
The LUK 04-173 is also a good option, the replacement LS6 clutch. About the same cost as the -905.
Best clutch bargain is the GM LS7 clutch kit from Scoggin Dickey, $690. Pretty much the same clutch as the 04-905, but genuine GM so some argue better balance.
The LUK 04-173 is also a good option, the replacement LS6 clutch. About the same cost as the -905.
Best clutch bargain is the GM LS7 clutch kit from Scoggin Dickey, $690. Pretty much the same clutch as the 04-905, but genuine GM so some argue better balance.