Drill mod for clutch slave????
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Burning Brakes
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Drill mod for clutch slave????
I'm going to be reinstalling my clutch when it comes back but before I do I want to get all the little stuff out of the way first.
I remember that on the F-Bodies there was a drill modification done to the slave cylinder feedline. It was kind of like a restrictor that restricted clutch fluid to the slave. Doing this mod improved clutch feel as well as performance.
Is there a similar mod for the C6????
If so, can someone post up a link, details or pics?
Thanks
I remember that on the F-Bodies there was a drill modification done to the slave cylinder feedline. It was kind of like a restrictor that restricted clutch fluid to the slave. Doing this mod improved clutch feel as well as performance.
Is there a similar mod for the C6????
If so, can someone post up a link, details or pics?
Thanks
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I don't know about any "drill mod", but there is a remote bleeder mod.
Take a look at this thread that shows the OE clutch bleeder location and how difficult it is to get to:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...he-clutch.html
And here's a link to Katech's remote bleeder (do a search on their site for "remote clutch bleeder":
http://www.katechperformance.com/
Remote clutch bleeder kit
KAT-A4824 For C6 Corvette (including Z06 & ZR1) $139.99
Bob
Take a look at this thread that shows the OE clutch bleeder location and how difficult it is to get to:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...he-clutch.html
And here's a link to Katech's remote bleeder (do a search on their site for "remote clutch bleeder":
http://www.katechperformance.com/
Remote clutch bleeder kit
KAT-A4824 For C6 Corvette (including Z06 & ZR1) $139.99
Bob
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I'm going to be reinstalling my clutch when it comes back but before I do I want to get all the little stuff out of the way first.
I remember that on the F-Bodies there was a drill modification done to the slave cylinder feedline. It was kind of like a restrictor that restricted clutch fluid to the slave. Doing this mod improved clutch feel as well as performance.
Is there a similar mod for the C6????
If so, can someone post up a link, details or pics?
Thanks
I remember that on the F-Bodies there was a drill modification done to the slave cylinder feedline. It was kind of like a restrictor that restricted clutch fluid to the slave. Doing this mod improved clutch feel as well as performance.
Is there a similar mod for the C6????
If so, can someone post up a link, details or pics?
Thanks
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Burning Brakes
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I know about the remote clutch bleeder mod. I already have one from RPM Motors.
The mod that I'm referring to involves drilling or boring out a restrictor that's in the slave cylinder feedline. Doing this would allow more fluid to pass through which would improve the clutch's performance.
I did this on my F-body Camaro and it helped out. The clutch felt as though it engaged quicker when the pedal was popped and the fluid also stayed clean a little longer.
Just wondering if a mod like this could be done on the C6.
The mod that I'm referring to involves drilling or boring out a restrictor that's in the slave cylinder feedline. Doing this would allow more fluid to pass through which would improve the clutch's performance.
I did this on my F-body Camaro and it helped out. The clutch felt as though it engaged quicker when the pedal was popped and the fluid also stayed clean a little longer.
Just wondering if a mod like this could be done on the C6.
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That's a good question. There were, in fact, THREE restrictors in the C5 clutches, I drilled out all three of them when my stock clutch took a dump and I put in a Spec II. Never had another problem but as new clutch went in at same time as drilling, can't say it helped. But it sure didn't hurt.
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Burning Brakes
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It improved the clutch's performance. The clutch would engage quicker and it would also slipping in some cases. Basically with the restrictor removed more clutch fluid was allowed to get to the slave much quicker which improved how fast the slave could operate.
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The 03 c5 has it for sure, my buddy drilled his out. I have some pics somewhere I'll try to dig them up.
Don't know about the c6 but it should be pretty easy to check while the torque tube is out.
Don't know about the c6 but it should be pretty easy to check while the torque tube is out.
Racer
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I'm not sure if the C6 are the same, but on my C5 the main restriction was in the lline going into the slave
these are some pictures of my modify line and a stock line.
I even went one step further and made a entirely new line from the master to the slave.
these are some pictures of my modify line and a stock line.
I even went one step further and made a entirely new line from the master to the slave.
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Burning Brakes
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Did you feel any difference in the way the clutch operated?
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