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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 02:52 PM
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I have to change my clutch, I have a 03 zo6 ls6 with approximately 500hp at the crank. I have been told to upgrade to a ls7 clutch system, flywheel, pressure plate, and slave cylinder. I am on a very small budget and have been looking to purchase from Ebay, can anyone recommend a clutch kit off of ebay that they have used before. I m trying to stay on the 600$ range for all the components. This is a DAILY DRIVER.

Thanks for any help, Jeff
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 02:56 PM
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ls7 clutch will be fine for normal driving but if you plan on racing the car or making pulls through more than one gear I would save up some more money and get a better clutch
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 03:06 PM
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 03:32 PM
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ls7 should fit the bill nicely
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Old Mar 4, 2018 | 04:26 PM
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The ls7 is good for your application. I have one. The luk ls7 version is a little cheaper and still has good reviews. Just don't cheap out on the slave cylinder. Get a remote bleeder while you're at it.
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Thanks for everyone's advice. I just looked at the one I am removing and it is a luk. I may end up going that rout I was happy with the clutch before.
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Old Mar 5, 2018 | 02:23 PM
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don't forget a pilot bearing and a remote bleeder and while you are in there do the rear main seal. May cost a little more but in the long run it will be cheaper than having to take it apart to do it again down the road. Are you doing it yourself? It's not that hard to do I have done it a few times by myself on jackstands
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