ineedals1

hello, A couple months back I was dropping the clutch around a turn and it didn't come back off the floor. The next few days it was fine so I took a look and the fluid was filthy so I flushed it and made sure there was no leaks or anything. It has been working fine but sometimes I can feel the clutch sticking a bit and coming up slowly. I figured I might as well just replace it Since its probably an issue with the pressure plate or something else internal, Just curious if anyone knows of a good clutch for a reasonable price. Il probably just resurface the flywheel since it only has 40,000 miles on it. Thanks in advance!

Z Fury

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This is one of those "need more information" questions.

Is the car basically stock, or is it modded (or plan to be modded)?
Is the car going to be a drag car, or is it mainly a daily driver?

My car is a slightly modded car that is (so far) only used for daily driving/street driving. When my clutch went bad, I swapped in the LS7 clutch, which requires a new flywheel. retaining stock driveability was critical to me, and the LS7 clutch handles that magnificently while still being an upgrade in every way to the LS1 clutch. It can handle more HP than I'll want in my car, and I won't be drag racing the car, so the flaws of it aren't an issue for my use.

ineedals1

Sorry It is Stock except for a true dual exhaust system, I don't plan on doing much to it anytime soon but I do drive her pretty hard so I would like a more durable clutch

ineedals1

I have been looking at the ls7 clutch but not sure if I want to replace the flywheel, I also looked at the monster level 1 12'' kit as well

Fry_

Your clutch may be fine, if it's not slipping it doesn't need replaced. It sounds more like you need a Tick master cylinder. It may also save you from having your transmission rebuilt, the stock MC doesn't move enough fluid and allows the clutch to slightly drag when shifting which will ruin your synchronizers. It is also likely why your clutch is sticking, your dragging clutch creates excessive heat and boils the fluid in the slave cylinder causing the clutch pedal to stick.
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...or-ls1-f-body/

Also the LS7 clutch really isn't that great for performance use. You're better off with either a stock replacement (still not that great but at least it's cheap), or a Monster level 1 or 2.

Orange Juice

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If you are going to replace your clutch the LS7 is great for a stock vehicle. You can't beat GM technology. I had one when the car was just H/C and it worked fine. At your power level it will be fine.

ineedals1

hmm interesting, That makes sense and that would probably be a good idea to try before replacing the whole clutch but If the issue is that the Master isnt pushing enough fluid to the slave cylinder then I dont see how the clutch would be dragging causing the heat and the fluid to boil. Sure when im shifting it would slip more and be a rougher shift and what not but would it really heat up that much and that fast? If it was constantly slightly engaged then that would make more sense but that would be a different issue. I may just replace the clutch and the master anyway seeing how the stock master is garbage haha

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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i hope mine doesnt go anytime soon but id go with an ls7 clutch for my car.

ineedals1

Better be easy on her then haha, mine went out at 40,000 miles. A few too many burn outs

ULTIMATEORANGESS

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lol,my stock clutch has more than that and its fine so i should be ok.

BrntWS6

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Better off going with a monster or diamond stage 1 over the LS7 any day.

Orange Juice

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Why? I haven't used a Monster clutch but I tried 2 different Spec clutches. They chattered and bit with heavy pedal feel. They put me off of aftermarket clutches. The LS7 has great manners at least if you aren't running a sticky tire with minimal mods. I have a McCleod RXT in the car now.

brewcrew011

Had the same problem with my Camaro, clutch pedal would stick to the floor all the time, put in a new master cylinder, drilled the line, and bled the clutch and its worked perfect ever since. Didn't get any fancy aftermarket master cylinder just a regular one from the parts store. No real mods though other than 4.11 gears so I don't know if that would matter. Search the forums for "clutch pedal sticks to the floor" its a very common issue, a lot of great info to fix it.

Fry_

^^^You can enjoy having your transmission rebuild prematurely when your synchronizers are ruined from a dragging clutch. You can talk to Tick performance it's the number one reason they have transmissions come in for rebuilds.

BrntWS6

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Because an LS7 is just an upgraded LS6, still using an adjustable pressure plate. I haven't used Monster either, I have a Diamond stage 2 with lightweight flywheel and it drives very close to stock but holds 600rwhp. From what I've read monster and diamond (TDP) both feel about the same. Getting a stage 1 vs LS7 if I remember are both very close in price but you get a much stronger unit with aftermarket. Monster sells both, even they will tell you to stay away from the LS7.

mebuildit

I'm running a single disc Mantic with 465rwhp and no problems.

My next engine I'm going to run their twin disc set up. They have been around for a while and make great stuff.

HINSON Motorsports

We have some great promotions on a wide variety of clutches for your car. Check them out with the link below and PM me with any questions you have.

http://www.hinsonsupercars.com/s-553...on.aspx#Clutch

ineedals1

Well I put the Tick master cylinder in and the problem is fixed! I appreciate the advice and every ones help. Saved me from putting a clutch in gotta love this site!