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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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I am having my tranny rebuilt next week. Sooo, I am looking at clutches. I have a '97 C5. Two options are the LuK Z06 ($489) vs. an LS7 Clutch for about $20 bucks more. Both are for sale through Eckler's. Any opinions about which to get? I don't do a LOT of racing, but I do enjoy ripping down the quarter mile at PIR once or twice a year. Thanks in advance, JC.
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I am having my tranny rebuilt next week. Sooo, I am looking at clutches. I have a '97 C5. Two options are the LuK Z06 ($489) vs. an LS7 Clutch for about $20 bucks more. Both are for sale through Eckler's. Any opinions about which to get? I don't do a LOT of racing, but I do enjoy ripping down the quarter mile at PIR once or twice a year. Thanks in advance, JC.
Ecklers prices are high, the LS7 flywheel assembly is much heavier and could present some balancing issues (run a forum search). The LS6 clutch is fine for what you are using it for as long as you don't go crazy with high RPM launches while running slicks.
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The prices are for the entire kit, including the fly wheel. Who might have that same package available for less?
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No future mods = LS6 Clutch or LS7 if you plan on keeping it under ~425 RWHP
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The prices are for the entire kit, including the fly wheel. Who might have that same package available for less?
Vendor was not a forum sponsor. Perform a google search on luk clutches, several distributors out there.
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