Lets talk clutches...
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Lets talk clutches...
Ok, A little Q&A....if this was OFF TOPIC it would be T&A....anyway...
1) What kind of mileage can I expect from stock clutch?
2) Any recommendations on a replacement?
3) Anyone have experience DIY? And if so is it easy or PITA?
Thanks :)
1) What kind of mileage can I expect from stock clutch?
2) Any recommendations on a replacement?
3) Anyone have experience DIY? And if so is it easy or PITA?
Thanks :)
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Re: Lets talk clutches... (pewter99)
1) What kind of mileage can I expect from stock clutch?
When my clutch goes out, I probably go with a Cartek clutch. I've heard lots of positive things about their clutch (but also a few horror stories about their customer service skill as well). Again, I do not have any first hand experience with them. I'm just telling you what I have read on the forum over the past few months.
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Re: Lets talk clutches... (pewter99)
The revised GM hydraulics take care of the problems that everyone was experiencing. You are good to go with any clutch that you are comfortable with. Wear is based a lot on driving style and abuse.
I really like the STAR clutches. I have sold them to a number of C5 guys on this board. They are all VERY happy with them! :yesnod:
Good Luck,
I really like the STAR clutches. I have sold them to a number of C5 guys on this board. They are all VERY happy with them! :yesnod:
Good Luck,
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Re: Lets talk clutches... (Chris@SpeedDemon)
My stock clutch lasted about 19,000 miles and one trip to the track with drag radials.
I replaced it with the Cartek and love it.
You will too :D
[Modified by Duntov-097, 10:27 PM 12/21/2001]
I replaced it with the Cartek and love it.
You will too :D
[Modified by Duntov-097, 10:27 PM 12/21/2001]
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Re: Lets talk clutches... (pewter99)
1) What kind of mileage can I expect from stock clutch?
As already stated, it depends how you treat it. Mine was still in great shape after 20k hard miles but I had it replaced when my trans. was out of the car.
2) Any recommendations on a replacement?
It depends on what you wanna do with the car, how much power it has etc.. For most people the stock '02 unit is perfect. I've got a '01 assembly and it works great...holds everything I throw at it...including the 533 rwfooties on the spray.
3) Anyone have experience DIY? And if so is it easy or PITA?
MAttG has taken his out on jack stands and said he would'nt do it again without a lift if I remember. Tha's certainly my opinion. The torque tube, trans and diff. all have to come out among other things. Where ya at Matt?
Thanks
As already stated, it depends how you treat it. Mine was still in great shape after 20k hard miles but I had it replaced when my trans. was out of the car.
2) Any recommendations on a replacement?
It depends on what you wanna do with the car, how much power it has etc.. For most people the stock '02 unit is perfect. I've got a '01 assembly and it works great...holds everything I throw at it...including the 533 rwfooties on the spray.
3) Anyone have experience DIY? And if so is it easy or PITA?
MAttG has taken his out on jack stands and said he would'nt do it again without a lift if I remember. Tha's certainly my opinion. The torque tube, trans and diff. all have to come out among other things. Where ya at Matt?
Thanks
