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Jan 30, 2006 | 05:03 PM

Casem1

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From: Derry NH

Pull Motor??

OK, thanks to the Hurricane Rita evac I need a new clutch. I will likely add an LS6 assembly, complete with flywheel. I am also interested in a cam swap and header install. Would pulling the motor be easier to reach both objectives at once or would a rear suspension/tranny/torque tube/radiator/steering assembly drop be better (as these are the common procedures to reach each objective separately).

Jan 30, 2006 | 06:08 PM

mdhmi

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I would do the LS7 clutch over the LS6.

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Jan 30, 2006 | 09:36 PM

Casem1

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From: Derry NH

Isn't more required for a LS7 clutch swap?

Jan 30, 2006 | 09:49 PM

C5 KIDD

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dont do LS6 clutch. its a waste, and you will run into problems later on.. especially if you are going with cam/headers! do a search for "sticking clutch pedal"

Jan 30, 2006 | 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Casem1

How did the Rita evac affect your clutch? BTW I have a texstrallia clutch and love it but if you go the oem route check out the ls7 with a ls2 flywheel set up.

Jan 31, 2006 | 08:40 AM

Casem1

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Originally Posted by turboc5

How did the Rita evac affect your clutch?

14 miles in 8 hours.... 5-10 feet at a time. My left foot was numb. If you didn't stay on the bumper of the car ahead of you you lost your spot. My clutch was really shakey and required a lot of slippage by the end of the evac. After it sat for a day it was OK for driving around during my first drag attempt a few days back the runflats hooked up better than the clutch. I am not kidding. I could only smell clutch. The car has only a few boltons and 18k miles so I don't think that is normal wear and tear.

Maybe FEMA will reimburse me