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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Default 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

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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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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.
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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I will look that up thanks! I dont understand the search engine on here! I put c5 clutch install and first thread that came up was " show me your superchargers"


thank you tho
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by EnVmYc5
I will look that up thanks! I dont understand the search engine on here! I put c5 clutch install and first thread that came up was " show me your superchargers"


thank you tho
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It's a sign, that along with the clutch you need a supercharger
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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by EnVmYc5
I will look that up thanks! I dont understand the search engine on here! I put c5 clutch install and first thread that came up was " show me your superchargers"


thank you tho
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Funny thing is that MOST my Google hits point to this forum for my Vette needs, Always search google and you will hit CF posts
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You can use my guide: http://www.cajundude.com/dopeinstall.doc

Very handy

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Old Oct 26, 2009 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by ls1impulse
It's a sign, that along with the clutch you need a supercharger

Maybe the CF search engine is PUMPING up the need, gota support our habits with OUR vendors ya know
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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What's the TTT for? I posted my install guide a few posts up Or were you looking for something else?

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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 06:24 AM
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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
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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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.

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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 04:52 PM
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Default 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.

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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Default 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


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