So how much for a cluch?
Racer
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From: Ladysmith Wisconsin
Racer
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From: Ladysmith Wisconsin
Yup, LS7 set up with clutch, pressure plate and flywheel from GM PartsHouse is the way to go for any normal application and what I will do when the time comes. Grinding noises when you put it in gear? Hmm...are the noises happening when you start to engage the clutch like when the car first starts moving or when the clutch is fully engaged and your foot is off the clutch pedal or when you first push the clutch pedal in? Of course if you do the clutch you want to get the throw out bearing, pilot bushing, and slave cylinder with remote bleeder.
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Racer
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Yup, LS7 set up with clutch, pressure plate and flywheel from GM PartsHouse is the way to go for any normal application and what I will do when the time comes. Grinding noises when you put it in gear? Hmm...are the noises happening when you start to engage the clutch like when the car first starts moving or when the clutch is fully engaged and your foot is off the clutch pedal or when you first push the clutch pedal in? Of course if you do the clutch you want to get the throw out bearing, pilot bushing, and slave cylinder with remote bleeder.
All it will do is make the engine feel lazy and spin up slower.
Racer
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From: Ladysmith Wisconsin
My bad. I didn't know that an LS7 set up was heavier. I thought just more clamping force. I know in my case I've gone with all the basic mods and am up around 400 crank hp so I would like a little tougher set up than stock.
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The LS7 clutch will work. The flywheel is heavier but can get a lighter one if worried about rotating mass. Drivability is easy & smooth and can take some power no problem. Really depends on your horsepower level now or if you plan on adding more in the future.
Racer
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I see alot of guys that are alot smarter and have alot more experience than me on here going with the LS7 clutch. There must be some reason that it is the hot set up right now. The guys at GM PartsHouse list that set up. It must be pretty popular for a reason.
Racer
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The real answer is that "it depends" on a lot of factors that weren't provided in the original post and thats why i made my post. The ls7 setup shouldn't just be the default suggestion.