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Old 01-29-2012, 05:37 PM
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Default crap! was told i need a Clutch kit...which one?

ok so i was told my problem is my throw out bearing or PB....and was also told i might as well replace all of it since im going to be in there.


what do i get?



something not high dollar?

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Old 01-29-2012, 07:13 PM
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also ...how hard is it to change?
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http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...camaro-firebird/

Not exactly cheap but you get what you pay for. I got the level 2 with the 28# flywheel and the arp bolts.
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Originally Posted by stroked383HSR
also ...how hard is it to change?
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ch_install.htm

Install looks fairly strait foreword but obviously involves dropping the transmission so that will def be fun haha. And this is all on your back unless you have a lift...
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I just orderd a GM LS7 kit from tick http://www.tickperformance.com/gm-ls...-applications/ good price to they have every thing you will need.
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the ls7 is a good cheap clutch for getting around, if its going to see a ton of abust though i would go with something better such as a monster or something
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Monster!
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If you are looking for a great option that provides better than stock capacity and fantastic drivability then I suggest our Stage 1 kit. It can be used with a stock (resurfaced) flywheel as long as it is being cut for the first time. Or you can opt for one of our flywheels, available in billet steel or billet aluminum. Take a look at the link below and let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks!

http://www.specclutch.com/cars/Chevy/Camaro/1999/Single
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actually I was told it was the TO bearing.....but was also told i shouldnt just replace that.

I was looking a the ZOOM stage 1 kit they sell at Advance for $359.00 comes with everything including the TO bearing/slave cylinder also.

any body have experience with that set?

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so what causes a TO bearing and or slave cylinder to go bad?
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The slave/to bearing is made together. The TO bearing is just like any other bearing they just wear out over time and if the slave part fails it will leak and you'll lose your clutch. Dropping a tranny in these things aren't any more difficult than any other rwd car. I wouldn't mess with zoom if you have or plan to mod any. I've always used RAM clutches and have never had problems. Most guys will tell you monster and another is TDPs clutches. When one of my powergrips shoot their wad I'll be using a monster or one of TDPs. My only advice on pulling the tranny is get it as high as you possibly can and a friend always helps. Check youtube I think theres a how to. GL
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If u have a jack and 4 jack stands pulling a t56 is easy. One of the lighter trans to " man handle". But if your going to pull is say go with spec. They are the best bang for buck ls clutch and they are great on the technical side if u have issues or questions. Gm pilot bearing and slave are fine but it would be a good time to upgrade to a tick master cyl. Just get your wallet ready.....
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I have a the diamond clutch stage 2 from Jason at TDP and a tick master take a look at those. Very good clutch, and the tick master makes shifter so much better. The T56 weighs somewhere around 115lbs so take for what you may. Me and a friend did my clutch and master install. If its your first one be ready. its only easy to people have have did a few. It will take some time and make sure you have a LONG LONG extension for the upper bolts on trans, and also maybe a swivel head for your sockets. Just take your time be patient. Buy a tick remote speed bleeder Best 50 bucks you will ever spend took us literally 5 mintues to bleed after install. Plus leave it zipped tied off in your engine bay and if you ever need to rebleed system down the road its right there. But like stated above looks at how tos on this and there are plenty of other tips out there for ya good luck!
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this is my zoom/perfection clutch after 5k miles



and the slave cylinder crapped out 10k miles after I swapped the clutch


summary: don't buy anything clutch related from advance/perfection/zoom
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Go with the stock Z06, LUK replacement clutch. 04173 is the part number I think. Really inexpensive
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Originally Posted by R Myers
I just orderd a GM LS7 kit from tick http://www.tickperformance.com/gm-ls...-applications/ good price to they have every thing you will need.
Best clutch for the money for a dd that doesnt go to the track every week.Ive had mine in for two years put 40,000 miles on it and it still looked almost new when i pulled the tranny out in last august.Now i dont take it to the track but i do beat it everyday with a cam and bolt ons so it doesnt have a easy life fwiw.
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last time i saw the ws6.store was selling the ls7 kit really cheap
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Originally Posted by therealcreeper
this is my zoom/perfection clutch after 5k miles



and the slave cylinder crapped out 10k miles after I swapped the clutch


summary: don't buy anything clutch related from advance/perfection/zoom
HOLY CRAP! well that answers my question about zooms

Originally Posted by PACKERSz28Camaro
Go with the stock Z06, LUK replacement clutch. 04173 is the part number I think. Really inexpensive
where can i have a look at that?
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i have had my zoom clutch a while...and its been in for 40,000 miles and a lot a lot a lot of passes...not the best dragracing clutch but good street clutch...
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+1 diamond clutch


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