1500 for a clutch job?
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Le Mans Master
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1500 for a clutch job?
i just got a quote from my local dealer for $1500 to do a clutch swap, including new disc (z06) and pressure plate and resurfacing? the flywheel (if it needed it) and all the labor.
and it's an '03 so i already have the "upgraded" slave.
this would be my first manual so as far as the tranny goes I'm still in the learning curve .. so .. would this quote be high?
thanks.
and it's an '03 so i already have the "upgraded" slave.
this would be my first manual so as far as the tranny goes I'm still in the learning curve .. so .. would this quote be high?
thanks.
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St. Jude Donor '15
You can get an entire aseembly with new flywheel/pressure plate/friciton disc from clutch masters (i think thats the name) in Charlotte, NC for fairly cheap. I think I spent around $500 which included having it overnighted to me..maybe a little more. $1000 for labor is pretty high IMO, a dealership can do it in a few hours if they're anywhere near competent.
Pro
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yea the whole Z06 assembly is only like 400 bucks..Andy has them on his website for $394..
I had my clutch installed for 250 in labor.. just found a corvette mechanic to do it after hours..
that seems a bit pricey... I would do some more shopping around....
I had my clutch installed for 250 in labor.. just found a corvette mechanic to do it after hours..
that seems a bit pricey... I would do some more shopping around....
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by schpenxel
Yep, personally if I were doing the job, $1K would be about right for the whole job.
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Le Mans Master
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well called the local corvette guys .. got a good vibe.
wants 700 for the install.
so clutch + the 700 .. and he was nice enough to remind me to make sure i have things like the pilot bearing, flywheel .. etc
he was trying to sell me on a LUK clutch .. not sure if they're any good .. I'm open for comments.
wants 700 for the install.
so clutch + the 700 .. and he was nice enough to remind me to make sure i have things like the pilot bearing, flywheel .. etc
he was trying to sell me on a LUK clutch .. not sure if they're any good .. I'm open for comments.
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St. Jude Donor '15
I'd take it to him then. I haven't heard too much about the LUK unit, which is probably a good thing... How much power you putting down?? The stock Z06 clutch is consistently of high quality but not all that strong...if you aren't doing any crazy driving I'd reccomend it
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by schpenxel
I'd take it to him then. I haven't heard too much about the LUK unit, which is probably a good thing... How much power you putting down?? The stock Z06 clutch is consistently of high quality but not all that strong...if you aren't doing any crazy driving I'd reccomend it
and i occationally take it to the track .. once every few months and make only a few passes .. so not a really track star or anything .. and as for power right now i'm more or less stock .. got the exhuast done up (x back) and an intake but this clutch will be there when i do other things to her
she's more of a DD than anything else
.. but then again my daily driving could be considered driving on a race track.
the guy on the phone was telling me the clutch is made by the same people that make the z06 clutch or made it ..said it was a good clutch for the money. but i always need a second opinion on things of that nature.
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St. Jude Donor '15
From what i've read, he's telling the truth... I'd probably go with his suggestion, ask for a total price of all parts/labor if you decide to go with his clutch. Probably a good path to take...
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
look into the RPS clutch.
I have that and it is much better than stock. I hear too many people complaining about the stock clutches so IMHO it seems foolish to replace the stock clutch with another stock clutch.
I have that and it is much better than stock. I hear too many people complaining about the stock clutches so IMHO it seems foolish to replace the stock clutch with another stock clutch.
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Originally Posted by Wicked Weasel
look into the RPS clutch.
I have that and it is much better than stock. I hear too many people complaining about the stock clutches so IMHO it seems foolish to replace the stock clutch with another stock clutch.
I have that and it is much better than stock. I hear too many people complaining about the stock clutches so IMHO it seems foolish to replace the stock clutch with another stock clutch.
thanks though.
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kyle if im not mistakin LUK makes the stock clutches for many cars, might even make ours, im not 100% sure though. they are a good clutch, i had one installed in my 95 Z28 with 330rwhp. it held fine. good clutch for the money. but the Z06 setup (any C5 01+) is pretty cheap. i would just do that. unless you plan to go with some pretty big mods in the near future, then i would look into spending a little more and upgrade
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St. Jude Donor '08
The LUK clutch is the factory Z06, Andy sells them for $330 at Carolina Clutch. This inlcudes disc, PP and FW. $330 is a great price and Andy is a great guy to deal with.
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Originally Posted by C5 KIDD
kyle if im not mistakin LUK makes the stock clutches for many cars, might even make ours, im not 100% sure though. they are a good clutch, i had one installed in my 95 Z28 with 330rwhp. it held fine. good clutch for the money. but the Z06 setup (any C5 01+) is pretty cheap. i would just do that. unless you plan to go with some pretty big mods in the near future, then i would look into spending a little more and upgrade
what would you call "major mods"? .. I've got a few ideas in my mind .. wheather they come to light who knows.
But i'd hate to have to go through another clutch job cuz i went too low. The Z clutch is rated at what, 420 if i'm not mistaken. I'd be running hopefully at least that.
i liked the thought of the LUK cuz it's got the same characteristics as the OEM but can handle more power.
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St. Jude Donor '08
I got over 150 1/4 mile passes with 5000 rpm launches on ET streets. My car dyno'd at 370rwhp with a CAI and catback and ran 11.6@118 and is my DD too. I got waaaaaaay more out of it than my Exedy-it took a **** with no more than 25 1/4 mile passes and none were 5000 rpm clutch drops! Get the LUK, change the clutch fluid every week, if you want more power buy the new Z06 and don't mod it, just get an extended warranty and never worry about it!
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Originally Posted by Neablas
yes, you are correct LUK made our clutches.
what would you call "major mods"? .. I've got a few ideas in my mind .. wheather they come to light who knows.
But i'd hate to have to go through another clutch job cuz i went too low. The Z clutch is rated at what, 420 if i'm not mistaken. I'd be running hopefully at least that.
i liked the thought of the LUK cuz it's got the same characteristics as the OEM but can handle more power.
what would you call "major mods"? .. I've got a few ideas in my mind .. wheather they come to light who knows.
But i'd hate to have to go through another clutch job cuz i went too low. The Z clutch is rated at what, 420 if i'm not mistaken. I'd be running hopefully at least that.
i liked the thought of the LUK cuz it's got the same characteristics as the OEM but can handle more power.
im only at 382rwhp, and will be doing heads in the next month or so. everytime i get on the car i worry about the clutch. it already sticks to the floor, and this only started after the cam install. im going to go with that aussie clutch and forget about it!
this would be my first manual so as far as the tranny goes I'm still in the learning curve
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From: Kyle TX (Because Mojo Made me fill it in)
I bought a LuK Z06 clutch kit for $320 shipped. (http://cgi.ebay.com/CORVETTE-CAMARO-...QQcmdZViewItem)
Found a local speed shop that will do the labor for $350.
Shop around.
Heck, MTI only charges $400 labor for a clutch install.
Found a local speed shop that will do the labor for $350.
Shop around.
Heck, MTI only charges $400 labor for a clutch install.