LS7 Clutch?
03-13-2010, 05:15 PM
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LS7 Clutch? Hey guys, I have an 00 t/a M6, has 80k miles, just sent it off to the shop for: Texas Speed's Torquer2 cam, Qtp Lt headers, 80mm intake & tb, 410 gears. Thinking I'm going to be in need of a new clutch soon, hoping to not break the bank much more than I already have. Ls7 Clutches seem to be popular, will it work well for me? What is the differences over stock ls1? thanks in advanced.
03-13-2010, 05:57 PM
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How often do you plan on beating on the car?
I've had two LS7 clutch setups in two different cars and never had a single problem out of them. One was a head, cam, nitrous car and the other is my current daily driver
I've had two LS7 clutch setups in two different cars and never had a single problem out of them. One was a head, cam, nitrous car and the other is my current daily driver
03-13-2010, 06:32 PM
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Well if your going to beat on it alot if I was you I would be looking into the Monster Clutches Maybe a Stage 3 that one is pretty popular and they say those monster clutches can take a beating and still keep going so you may want to look into that.
03-13-2010, 07:05 PM
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I guess my main thing right now is im in my bank deeper than i planned for the build, I def cant afford an expensive clutch. The ls7 clutches seem to be a better price, but want to see how benifical it would be. Im guessing I will be somewhere in the 400-420whp range, dont know how long my ls1 clutch will hold that.
03-13-2010, 07:10 PM
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I am running the LS7 clutch in my car cam only makes 402 rwhp with S60 with spool and 4.56 gears I go to the track 6-10 a year and make about 5 pass's on avg. I have 10,000 mile on my clutch and it has no problem no slipping drives perfect. Holds good enoughto get the wheels up 
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03-13-2010, 07:37 PM
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sorry to hi jack the thread but.... where would be the best place to buy an ls7 clutch??
im looking into buying one also......... also, do i use the factory ls1 flywheel or what all is involved??
im looking into buying one also......... also, do i use the factory ls1 flywheel or what all is involved??
03-13-2010, 08:54 PM
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ls7 clutch needs the ls2 flywheel. When I bought mine the best deal was thru ScogginDickey ------------> sponsor to the right
I had clutch pedal sticking to floor with my stock ls6 clutch. Did the drill mod and still had issues but, got a lil better. I went with the ls7 clutch and no problems whatsoever. Hell last time out made 3 straight passes and clutch held up like it was the first
I had clutch pedal sticking to floor with my stock ls6 clutch. Did the drill mod and still had issues but, got a lil better. I went with the ls7 clutch and no problems whatsoever. Hell last time out made 3 straight passes and clutch held up like it was the first
03-16-2010, 09:27 PM
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Thanks for all the advise guys. As soon as I sell some of my stock parts I'm going to hopefully grab a used low milage ls7 clutch. Moneys tight between the engine build, dyno & shocks, but I cant wait to see the results!! 
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I am running the LS7 clutch in my car cam only makes 402 rwhp with S60 with spool and 4.56 gears I go to the track 6-10 a year and make about 5 pass's on avg. I have 10,000 mile on my clutch and it has no problem no slipping drives perfect. Holds good enoughto get the wheels up
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I was doing some research on this recently, you would have to search to find it but i found a great write-up about the ls7 clutch, apperently they like to stick to the floor because of a restrictor valve and they don't like higher rpm launches. For a daily driver with good power i've heard they are good clutches.
This is my opinion based off of what i've read while searching this forum, i cannot stand behind any of this due to the fact i have no experience with it.
This is my opinion based off of what i've read while searching this forum, i cannot stand behind any of this due to the fact i have no experience with it.
03-17-2010, 09:47 AM
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check out www.diamondclutch.com all the local guys swear by them. I would at least give him a call and talk with him about his clutches.
03-17-2010, 10:05 AM
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I launch the car at 6200 and just slip the clutch no problems I have the shim mod on my slave cylinder and my clutch peddle nver gets stuck to the floor. I am going to upgrade when this clutch goes out tho mybe a monster stage 4 only because I want something more aggresive for the track to cut lower 60' right now im cutting 1.58-1.55 hoping for 1.49 with stronger clutch
