LS2 CTS-V Question !
10-04-2010, 04:10 PM
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LS2 CTS-V Question ! So the dealer has the tranny out of my V and i'm thinking about asking them to install a new clutch for me,....Im hearing a lot about the LS7 ZO6 tranny in the CTS-V,....id appreciate any input from you guys,...i drive about 100 miles a day so i don't want an aggressive clutch, comfort is first but id like to put the best and strongest as possible,.....thank you guys in advance
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10-04-2010, 04:51 PM
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Yeah I'm hoping to do the full ls7 clutch/slave/flywheel from Lindsay Cadillac... Everyone seems to love them and it's a good fit if you're looking for comfort, no clunk, and stronger than stock. I think they sell the entire kit for around $635 and all that needs to be done is to notch the bellhousing slightly to reuse your existing bleeder valve.
10-04-2010, 07:28 PM
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yous guys are great thanks for the input,......I also heard like +30HP in decrease of rotating mass,....635 bucks is a little up there,...but that sounds like the right way to go,....any suggestions from the aftermarket?
10-05-2010, 05:06 AM
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monster stage 2 is a great clutch from what i hear and many of the twin discs drive great compared to the puck style heavy duty clutches. all of the twin discs are north of $1k. the monster is over 700 i believe.
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10-05-2010, 11:24 AM
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Does the LS7 provide a near factory clutch pedal feel? I realize the driving experience would be different with the 'lighter' flywheel, but don't want something that is going to test my leg everytime I depress it, lol.
My vr-4 is like that with its aftermarket clutch and wow is that thing stiff! It'll hold all sorts of power, but wondering if the CTS' aftermarket choices are the same way. It gets old pretty quick having a stiff and sensitive (engage like 1/2" above the floor position)! So, hence why I'd be curious how "friendly" the LS7 upgrade would be.
My vr-4 is like that with its aftermarket clutch and wow is that thing stiff! It'll hold all sorts of power, but wondering if the CTS' aftermarket choices are the same way. It gets old pretty quick having a stiff and sensitive (engage like 1/2" above the floor position)! So, hence why I'd be curious how "friendly" the LS7 upgrade would be.
10-05-2010, 11:32 AM
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Guys...everyone has their own opinion on clutches, but let me be the first to tell you that a light flywheel, like a billet one, is going to suck in your car unless you drive in the higher RPM range. I am not sure how heavy the LS7 is, or if it is an iron flywheel or what, but these cars are heavy. You want the extra interia to get the car going. I loved the Monster Stage 3. It was perfect. Clutch feel was like stock.
Who ever told you that you would get +30 HP is a bone head. True the engine will spin up faster and net you some, but 30....
For what it is worth, I would NOT recommend an 18 lbs flywheel in this car. Again, not sure what the LS7 is, but I am guessing around 22-24, but that is the lightest I would choose. The LS7 will feel just like the LS2, and LS6 clutch..maybe slightly heavier. I would get the monster though for the extra money...the clutch is butter.
Who ever told you that you would get +30 HP is a bone head. True the engine will spin up faster and net you some, but 30....
For what it is worth, I would NOT recommend an 18 lbs flywheel in this car. Again, not sure what the LS7 is, but I am guessing around 22-24, but that is the lightest I would choose. The LS7 will feel just like the LS2, and LS6 clutch..maybe slightly heavier. I would get the monster though for the extra money...the clutch is butter.
10-05-2010, 04:22 PM
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when you go with a LW Fly, you will see anywhere +5 to +15 depending on the flywheel weight. with the 18 lbs fly from Monster, i was told i would see about a +12 rwhp. and this was by the guys at SNL Performance.
10-06-2010, 08:37 AM
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yeah that seemed redic to me also,...thats just what somebody said,....i mean i don't mind spending the money on a performance after market part,.... i just dont wanna spend the same amout for stock GM **** lol
10-06-2010, 06:10 PM
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LS7 with flywheel will run you around 600 to 700 bucks. but you can find them cheap on ebay every now and then, 500 for both. if you do go aftermarket, i know a Monster Stage 2 with 18 lbs fly will cost 775ish.
