Clutch Shudder
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2022
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
Clutch Shudder
I just bought a C5 from previous owner. From the 1st day, I noticed that when I let out in 1st gear from a stop, the whole car shudders bad. I try to find the magic rpm range to avoid that, but it does that from low to mid-range RPMS. If I launch it hard, I don't notice it.
I know it's an after market clutch, but I don't know more than that. My previous SS Camaro had a 3 disc clutch, and it was smooth as silk. My C5 has a big cam; I'm not sure if that's a factor. Also, stock rear end gear.
HELP! My fillings in my teeth are falling out!
I know it's an after market clutch, but I don't know more than that. My previous SS Camaro had a 3 disc clutch, and it was smooth as silk. My C5 has a big cam; I'm not sure if that's a factor. Also, stock rear end gear.
HELP! My fillings in my teeth are falling out!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2018
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From: Orange County, CA
Yeah "stage 3 clutch" is pretty vague. My guess would be an uneven flywheel surface. Sounds like no matter what clutch is in there, the only solution will be clutch replacement...
If you want to at least assess the clutch situation, you can remove the midpipes fairly easily, and then drop the clutch inspection cover. This will give you a good look at the clutch and slave cylinder. (I'm assuming there aren't long tube headers in the way since they're not listed on the mods sheet)
If you want to at least assess the clutch situation, you can remove the midpipes fairly easily, and then drop the clutch inspection cover. This will give you a good look at the clutch and slave cylinder. (I'm assuming there aren't long tube headers in the way since they're not listed on the mods sheet)
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 258
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
Yeah "stage 3 clutch" is pretty vague. My guess would be an uneven flywheel surface. Sounds like no matter what clutch is in there, the only solution will be clutch replacement...
If you want to at least assess the clutch situation, you can remove the midpipes fairly easily, and then drop the clutch inspection cover. This will give you a good look at the clutch and slave cylinder. (I'm assuming there aren't long tube headers in the way since they're not listed on the mods sheet)
If you want to at least assess the clutch situation, you can remove the midpipes fairly easily, and then drop the clutch inspection cover. This will give you a good look at the clutch and slave cylinder. (I'm assuming there aren't long tube headers in the way since they're not listed on the mods sheet)
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Espanola New Mexico
I had an aftermarket clutch installed before supercharging my 97 coupe, I have to take it out a few times a year and do a few high rpm clutch dumps, it really helps quite the clutch and eliminates the shudder for a couple of months.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2022
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
Thank you.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 258
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
Thanks!
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Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Apr 2022
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
Thank you. Is this why a 5k clutch dump cleans up the glaze? The C5 is better, but with still a little shudder. Not as much. More 5k clutch dumps?