Replace slave cylinder also?
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Track Junky
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Replace slave cylinder also?
Getting ready to do an LS7 clutch swap in my LS2 to better hold down the new power from my head and cam swap.
After doing some research, it appears that the LS2 and LS7 use the same slave cylinder. I have taken extremely good care of my existing slave by bleeding weekly using the ranger method, then adding a remote bleed during a torque tube rebuild. I have had zero issues with the slave and the fluid does not darken much, even during hard driving. Car only has 39k miles on it.
I'm looking for opinions of swapping out the slave while I'm in there again. Yes, I know it's a good idea but is it REALLY worth it? Could there be any adjustment or figment issues by not changing it (thought I read that a while back in a post).
Maybe some of the clutch experts or even Ranger himself can chime in on this. I'm not against spending the $200 for a new one but don't want to spend money if it's unnecessary.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Sean
After doing some research, it appears that the LS2 and LS7 use the same slave cylinder. I have taken extremely good care of my existing slave by bleeding weekly using the ranger method, then adding a remote bleed during a torque tube rebuild. I have had zero issues with the slave and the fluid does not darken much, even during hard driving. Car only has 39k miles on it.
I'm looking for opinions of swapping out the slave while I'm in there again. Yes, I know it's a good idea but is it REALLY worth it? Could there be any adjustment or figment issues by not changing it (thought I read that a while back in a post).
Maybe some of the clutch experts or even Ranger himself can chime in on this. I'm not against spending the $200 for a new one but don't want to spend money if it's unnecessary.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Sean
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I'm leaning that way just out of conservativism. I'm looking for someone to tell me that it's not necessary because... I'm hunting for that answer.
Pilot bearing is a must, I agree. Already have remote clutch bleed.
Pilot bearing is a must, I agree. Already have remote clutch bleed.
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You're probably right. I had a moment of weakness, thanks for bringing me back to reality. Wifey is giving me major heat for spending too much on the car the past couple of months.
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I put an LS7 clutch and F/W in and this is what I did. I also put in new ARP F/W and Pressure Plate bolts
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Absolutely correct. There is no way in hell I'd put a partial replacement of the drivetrain. Too damn much work to tear it back open for a part.
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Track Junky
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BTW, ordered slave and pilot bearing last night.
