clutch prefrence and install ?
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Racer
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clutch prefrence and install ?
I have an 04 with minor mods under 400 flywheel and my clutch is starting to slip!
What clutch should I go with? Stock Ls7 do the trick or a low stage spec? Which flywheel? and i should also replace /upgrade to a stock c5 z06 slave right? Will I need any specialty tools?
Also does anyone have a link to a top to bottom clutch install job?
thanks for time and help
Nick
What clutch should I go with? Stock Ls7 do the trick or a low stage spec? Which flywheel? and i should also replace /upgrade to a stock c5 z06 slave right? Will I need any specialty tools?
Also does anyone have a link to a top to bottom clutch install job?
thanks for time and help
Nick
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Do a Google search for "dope clutch install" Cajundude has an awsome write-up
You could search this forums search engine, but you won't get the hit you need. Funny thing as it was posted here in some big time posts.
Again the "what clutch do you need" threads are a dime a dozen and are fun as ever to wade through as many heated debates on the subject.
You could search this forums search engine, but you won't get the hit you need. Funny thing as it was posted here in some big time posts.
Again the "what clutch do you need" threads are a dime a dozen and are fun as ever to wade through as many heated debates on the subject.
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Racer
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From: Wilmington DE
clutch type
Still trying to get people opinion on clutches ?
Like Spec? Ram? Textrilla?
Got everything I need to know about installing it from you thank you very much! Very helpfull
Thanks
Nick
Like Spec? Ram? Textrilla?
Got everything I need to know about installing it from you thank you very much! Very helpfull
Thanks
Nick
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How about my opinion on everyones opinion!
I was looking for stock feel, ability to hold 450 ft lbs & no 1/4 mile.
Opinions were LS7 clutch/flywheel with a new slave & remote bleed would be fine.
The clutch holds the power
the pedal does stick to the floor
The pedal engages right off the floor
Opinions are that is normal or I have not bleed it properly or it will improve as the clutch breaks in or I need a new master cylinder. 
I'm on my second barrel of brake fluid with no change & have followed a couple of different bleeding recommendations with no change.
I was fortunate to drive a Monster clutch before I made my choice, that clutch had no ability to modulate the pedal, not what I was looking for.
Does this help?
I was looking for stock feel, ability to hold 450 ft lbs & no 1/4 mile.
Opinions were LS7 clutch/flywheel with a new slave & remote bleed would be fine.
The clutch holds the power
the pedal does stick to the floor The pedal engages right off the floor
Opinions are that is normal or I have not bleed it properly or it will improve as the clutch breaks in or I need a new master cylinder. I'm on my second barrel of brake fluid with no change & have followed a couple of different bleeding recommendations with no change.
I was fortunate to drive a Monster clutch before I made my choice, that clutch had no ability to modulate the pedal, not what I was looking for.
Does this help?
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Racer
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hey chris
We had actually talked about this a couple weeks ago when you tuned my 04 all black 6 spd. I was the friend of tommys in the shop! Well wasnt able to really have fun with the car yet because that sunday I hit a mountain disguised as a curb and Im still waiting to get the car back (9400 worth of damage). Just would like to get the clutch and stuff for when the car gets back.
thanks,
nick
thanks,
nick
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Racer
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hey CTD
Thank you that does help because it narrowed my choices!
NO LS7
and NO Monster clutches
So big help actually
I keep leaning towards a spec 3 kit with a c5 z06 slave and resurface the flywheel with a set of lg long tubes while im their lol, and drive the car as fast as possible to work to pay off this stuff. lol
Nick
NO LS7
and NO Monster clutches
So big help actually
I keep leaning towards a spec 3 kit with a c5 z06 slave and resurface the flywheel with a set of lg long tubes while im their lol, and drive the car as fast as possible to work to pay off this stuff. lol
Nick
