Clutch upgrade time
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Burning Brakes
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From: Warrenton VA
Clutch upgrade time
Well I gotta swap out my clutch because my throw out bearing has trashed it... Background a little I have a 00 M6
I am looking to upgrade since I have to swap regardless. At the moment I only have a Stinger intake and BB Bullet catback. I will be getting the headers in soon and most likely some cam work. I don't think I will ever be pushing anything past 400 to the ground. I want to do is do as much as I can to upgrade the clutch for under a thousand bucks and still have it driveable on the street. I am just obssesed with the idea of lighter parts when it comes to the clutch and flywheel.
Would the SPEC stage 1 do just fine or should I go 2? How about the Spec or Fidenza aluminum flywheel I don't want much of any vibration but I really would like less rotating mass? Any one have any expeirence with the lightened pressure plate or flywheel that SPEC offers with their package? Lastly does any one reccomend other clutch assembly's? If I go with a lighter flywheel or pressure plate will that significantly cut down on clutch lifespan?
I am looking to upgrade since I have to swap regardless. At the moment I only have a Stinger intake and BB Bullet catback. I will be getting the headers in soon and most likely some cam work. I don't think I will ever be pushing anything past 400 to the ground. I want to do is do as much as I can to upgrade the clutch for under a thousand bucks and still have it driveable on the street. I am just obssesed with the idea of lighter parts when it comes to the clutch and flywheel.
Would the SPEC stage 1 do just fine or should I go 2? How about the Spec or Fidenza aluminum flywheel I don't want much of any vibration but I really would like less rotating mass? Any one have any expeirence with the lightened pressure plate or flywheel that SPEC offers with their package? Lastly does any one reccomend other clutch assembly's? If I go with a lighter flywheel or pressure plate will that significantly cut down on clutch lifespan?
Pro
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From: Baltimore Maryland
If i were you i would get the new ls7 Zo6 Clutch and flywheel package from Gene @ fred beans. He is selling the package for 500 shipped to you,... its amazing deal you cant beat it,. and it will surely not slip or give you issues with your set up that you plan on doing. And you wont have to deal with the issues that some aftermarket clutches give you, like a stiff clutch pedal, chatter, etc...and if your wondering if it will fit and work,.Yes! it has been tried by others and its perfect.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by jstyle
Well I gotta swap out my clutch because my throw out bearing has trashed it... Background a little I have a 00 M6
I am looking to upgrade since I have to swap regardless. At the moment I only have a Stinger intake and BB Bullet catback. I will be getting the headers in soon and most likely some cam work. I don't think I will ever be pushing anything past 400 to the ground. I want to do is do as much as I can to upgrade the clutch for under a thousand bucks and still have it driveable on the street. I am just obssesed with the idea of lighter parts when it comes to the clutch and flywheel.
Would the SPEC stage 1 do just fine or should I go 2? How about the Spec or Fidenza aluminum flywheel I don't want much of any vibration but I really would like less rotating mass? Any one have any expeirence with the lightened pressure plate or flywheel that SPEC offers with their package? Lastly does any one reccomend other clutch assembly's? If I go with a lighter flywheel or pressure plate will that significantly cut down on clutch lifespan?
I am looking to upgrade since I have to swap regardless. At the moment I only have a Stinger intake and BB Bullet catback. I will be getting the headers in soon and most likely some cam work. I don't think I will ever be pushing anything past 400 to the ground. I want to do is do as much as I can to upgrade the clutch for under a thousand bucks and still have it driveable on the street. I am just obssesed with the idea of lighter parts when it comes to the clutch and flywheel.
Would the SPEC stage 1 do just fine or should I go 2? How about the Spec or Fidenza aluminum flywheel I don't want much of any vibration but I really would like less rotating mass? Any one have any expeirence with the lightened pressure plate or flywheel that SPEC offers with their package? Lastly does any one reccomend other clutch assembly's? If I go with a lighter flywheel or pressure plate will that significantly cut down on clutch lifespan?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Warrenton VA
Ok have the parts in
I am doing a LS7 clutch swap in my C5. My main question is when I put these parts in is this going to fix the grinding I get when I am trying to shift gears? I do know if there is a throw out bearing in these parts? If not will the ls1 bearing work? 
Last edited by Jstyle; Sep 30, 2005 at 11:27 PM.
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Safety Car
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From: Hooterville, NJ
When my Z06 clutch started to go away I replaced it with the Cartek stage 7 clutch. The pedal pressure is almost the same as stock and it can take a lot of abuse. Recently, I ran 2 classes at the local drag strip and was just about hot laping the car. The clutch held up fine, no slippage, no smell, no chatter. I also drive the car to and from the track, no trailer. Its priced pretty reasonable as well, Its worth taking a look at. 
Safety Car
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From: Melbourne FL
You would be fine with the C5 Z06 clutch. Has proven reliable and will hold that kind of hp.
The other option would be the LS7 clutch but, it does not have the testing behind it yet that the C5 Z clutch has. I have read horror stories related to just about every aftermarket clutch out there. If you're not pushing a ton of hp; I would stick to the OE units.
The other option would be the LS7 clutch but, it does not have the testing behind it yet that the C5 Z clutch has. I have read horror stories related to just about every aftermarket clutch out there. If you're not pushing a ton of hp; I would stick to the OE units.
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I have a 2000 MN6 at about the hp level you are contemplating. Three years ago my stock clutch died and I had it replaced with the Spec Stage II and the fidanza flywheel. I couldn't be happier. No balance problems, the pedal feels about the same as stock, but it clamps well and after the 500 mile breakin has no chatter. It revs faster than a stock motor with the light flywheel (very nice)! I would do it again in a heartbeat. 
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Originally Posted by schpenxel
Just get the Z06 clutch/flywheel...high quality and should hold on fine
Last edited by NorCal69; Oct 14, 2005 at 02:45 PM.