Was that $1700.00 just labor or does that include the stock clutch as well???
How much does it cost to replace a C5 clutch?
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How much does it cost to replace a C5 clutch?
How much does it cost to replace a C5 clutch? I think I'm going to be due soon.
What is the price range for labor?...
Thanks in Advance.
What is the price range for labor?...
Thanks in Advance.
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$750 to $1,000 is average from a perfomance shop. Dealers are higher. Do your search on shops that work on C5's on a regular basis.
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Oh you're good!! I wouldn't even attempt it with a lift never mind jackstands and a MC jack. Kudos my friend
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Dropping the cradle is pretty easy too. The only real difficult part was disconnecting the slave cylinder line. That was a royal PITA. I disconnected my trans from the torque tube, so lining up the clutch was a lot easier as well. I don't know how I would line the clutch up leaving the rear, tranny, and torque tube as one unit on jack stands and a crappy motorcycle jack, so I spent the extra 30 mins unbolting the trans from the TT.
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Mchicia1;
What type of clutch did you end up putting in and how's it working for you.
I'm thinking about the C6 Z06 clutch, flywheel, slave...already have a Tick master cylinder. I'm putting down right around 345 - 350 hp to the tires with no planned horsepower upgrades. What do you and anyone else here think??
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Mchicia1;
What type of clutch did you end up putting in and how's it working for you.
I'm thinking about the C6 Z06 clutch, flywheel, slave...already have a Tick master cylinder. I'm putting down right around 345 - 350 hp to the tires with no planned horsepower upgrades. What do you and anyone else here think??
What type of clutch did you end up putting in and how's it working for you.
I'm thinking about the C6 Z06 clutch, flywheel, slave...already have a Tick master cylinder. I'm putting down right around 345 - 350 hp to the tires with no planned horsepower upgrades. What do you and anyone else here think??
I use a monster level 2, but I have 460 rwhp and I race on occasion.
Even with power, the LS7 is a good choice. Don't forget it is designed to go 100k in a car as light as ours but with 150 more HP =). Just don't race it all the time, and it will hold up for a long time.
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I am not recommending it, but that is exactly what I used. Also, I separated the TT from the tranny, so everything was a bit easier to handle.
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It has no adjustments on it (couldn't tilt it) and the trans fit awkwardly between the two supports. You could just put a piece of plywood across it so the trans will fit less awkwardly on it.
I'd probably just get this if you are going with harbor freight. If you separate the torque tube, it should hold fine.
http://www.harborfreight.com/450-lb-...ack-39178.html
I'd probably just get this if you are going with harbor freight. If you separate the torque tube, it should hold fine.
http://www.harborfreight.com/450-lb-...ack-39178.html
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Thanks! That looks like a much better way to do it.
I like the suggestion of separating the tranny and diff. I need to do that anyhow to fix a minor leak.
I like the suggestion of separating the tranny and diff. I need to do that anyhow to fix a minor leak.
It has no adjustments on it (couldn't tilt it) and the trans fit awkwardly between the two supports. You could just put a piece of plywood across it so the trans will fit less awkwardly on it.
I'd probably just get this if you are going with harbor freight. If you separate the torque tube, it should hold fine.
http://www.harborfreight.com/450-lb-...ack-39178.html
I'd probably just get this if you are going with harbor freight. If you separate the torque tube, it should hold fine.
http://www.harborfreight.com/450-lb-...ack-39178.html
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Disconnect the diff to fix your leak when the entire unit is out of the car. I had to do the same thing when I replaced my half shaft seals.
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Got it. Thanks.
No leave the diff and tranny connected, but disconnect the torque tube from the tranny. Make sure you have very long extensions for this as you will need them to reach the top bolt. It takes about 30 mins. There are 8 bolts. Most of the veterans on here leave everything connected, but I think for first timers this is the way to go as it is much easier to handle with less than desirable tools and no lift.
Disconnect the diff to fix your leak when the entire unit is out of the car. I had to do the same thing when I replaced my half shaft seals.
Disconnect the diff to fix your leak when the entire unit is out of the car. I had to do the same thing when I replaced my half shaft seals.