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Dec 29, 2011 | 01:34 PM

z0sleeper

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ls7 clutch problem

Stock clutch and feels a lil mushy. LIke maybe its slipping. Should I just replace it?

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Dec 29, 2011 | 01:36 PM

camarochevy19702

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The second gear thing is just the trans fluid not be fully warmed up, that is normal

Dec 29, 2011 | 06:43 PM

C7&7

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Maybe go with something other than the LS7 clutch? Are you making serious power? Anything over 550 on that clutch is pushing it.

Dec 29, 2011 | 06:53 PM

z0sleeper

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I like the drivablity of the stock clutch.. I had a ls7 clutch in my c5z 2years ago and that car made 620rwhp with no problems..... FML

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Dec 29, 2011 | 07:33 PM

gsx1300r

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I'm not happy with my t56....... or recently replaced clutch. Nothing near 500 rwhp.

Gotta question - is a professional doing your install's? (sorry / i'm struggling thinking my c6 should shift perfectly.)

Dec 29, 2011 | 09:47 PM

z0sleeper

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Originally Posted by gsx1300r

Its not the shop installer... Im just not having good luck with this clutch. Speedinc is my installer.

Dec 29, 2011 | 11:42 PM

taken19

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You sure it's the clutch? Maybe slave or master cylinder thing? Or dirty fluid? Are you flushing regularly?

Dec 30, 2011 | 08:58 AM

z0sleeper

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Originally Posted by taken19

You sure it's the clutch? Maybe slave or master cylinder thing? Or dirty fluid? Are you flushing regularly?

I havent cleaned the fluid yet... I should try that first you would think with the zo6 price tag it wouldnt be a part time job.

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Dec 30, 2011 | 09:03 AM

acrace

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http://www.rangeracceleration.com/Clutch_Care.html

Clean the clutch fluid. Here's a link to the "Ranger method".

Dec 30, 2011 | 09:10 AM

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taken19

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Quote:

Originally Posted by z0sleeper

I havent cleaned the fluid yet... I should try that first you would think with the zo6 price tag it wouldnt be a part time job.

Cheap and easy to do. If for some reason you have to drop the driveline again for a swap, you should install a remote bleed kit. It's about $70 and bleeds the clutch fluid the correct way (pulls straight from the slave cylinder instead of the reservior).

Good luck.

Sean

Dec 30, 2011 | 12:43 PM

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gsx1300r

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fwiw - I've done the Ranger method 4 times in 6 months of ownership. It's easy and fast but I don't understand how it really makes a large impact.

I also just installed the remote bleed kit with new clutchware; seemed like the correct thing to do.

Good Luck with outcome - more power might cause more problem for your situation. I think camarochevyxxxx is esentially correct too. I'm looking forward to changing my fluid next available opportunity to see how my beast reacts.