Z06 clutch or spec?
08-08-2005, 11:51 AM
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Z06 clutch or spec? i dont have much done...lid, ram air kit, slp exhaust...
i need a new clutch my went to **** on saturday.
2 questions....are these the same clutches...
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/223...te-Assembly.htm
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-Corvette.html
2nd question...
should i go with the spec clutch?
http://www.ls1speed.com/catagory.cf...ry=Transmission
stage 1 or 2 im thinking would be good for me...
what do u guys think.
i need a new clutch my went to **** on saturday.
2 questions....are these the same clutches...
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/223...te-Assembly.htm
http://www.corvettegarage.com/produc...-Corvette.html
2nd question...
should i go with the spec clutch?
http://www.ls1speed.com/catagory.cf...ry=Transmission
stage 1 or 2 im thinking would be good for me...
what do u guys think.
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08-08-2005, 12:06 PM
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Well if you plan on adding any mods later on ( like h/c, headers, etc. ) I would go for the Spec stage 3, that way you want have to change your clutch out again.
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I think you might want to check those links, or maybe I'm retarded.
As far as clutches, I think it might be worth going with the z06 clutch. You can get it from GM parts direct.com for about 320, and I think it comes with a flywheel? (don't quote me on that). I am in a similiar postition, and the more I look around the more I think the z06 is for me, although my car only has a borla catback.
Thats my take on this.
hope it helps a little
Josh
As far as clutches, I think it might be worth going with the z06 clutch. You can get it from GM parts direct.com for about 320, and I think it comes with a flywheel? (don't quote me on that). I am in a similiar postition, and the more I look around the more I think the z06 is for me, although my car only has a borla catback.
Thats my take on this.
hope it helps a little
Josh
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How do you drive your car would be the first thing to consider...
However I have experience with the Z06 clutch and the Spec III. You need to consider that there are a ton of anti Spec threads but also realize that more people buy spec than most other brands so its proportional. In my experience I do not want to even have a question about this possibility at all everytime I dump the clutch
"If i do a clutch dump or burnout will my clutch burn up or will my tires spin?"
With the Z06 clutch i burnt it up in less than a year with MAYBE 5 track visits and doing at MOST 15-20 burnouts on a 275 street tire. I was pissed!
I'd say forget the Spec I or II. Just get a III trust me. The chatter goes away at the end of the break in period ~500 miles. After that your left with a slightly heavier than stock clutch pedal with ungodly grip! However its not like everytime you let the clutch out the car jumps uncontrolably. It is just like stock only it hold MUCH better. Just my .02. Good luck!
However I have experience with the Z06 clutch and the Spec III. You need to consider that there are a ton of anti Spec threads but also realize that more people buy spec than most other brands so its proportional. In my experience I do not want to even have a question about this possibility at all everytime I dump the clutch
"If i do a clutch dump or burnout will my clutch burn up or will my tires spin?"
With the Z06 clutch i burnt it up in less than a year with MAYBE 5 track visits and doing at MOST 15-20 burnouts on a 275 street tire. I was pissed!
I'd say forget the Spec I or II. Just get a III trust me. The chatter goes away at the end of the break in period ~500 miles. After that your left with a slightly heavier than stock clutch pedal with ungodly grip! However its not like everytime you let the clutch out the car jumps uncontrolably. It is just like stock only it hold MUCH better. Just my .02. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Vertigo
How do you drive your car would be the first thing to consider...
However I have experience with the Z06 clutch and the Spec III. You need to consider that there are a ton of anti Spec threads but also realize that more people buy spec than most other brands so its proportional. In my experience I do not want to even have a question about this possibility at all everytime I dump the clutch
"If i do a clutch dump or burnout will my clutch burn up or will my tires spin?"
With the Z06 clutch i burnt it up in less than a year with MAYBE 5 track visits and doing at MOST 15-20 burnouts on a 275 street tire. I was pissed!
I'd say forget the Spec I or II. Just get a III trust me. The chatter goes away at the end of the break in period ~500 miles. After that your left with a slightly heavier than stock clutch pedal with ungodly grip! However its not like everytime you let the clutch out the car jumps uncontrolably. It is just like stock only it hold MUCH better. Just my .02. Good luck!
However I have experience with the Z06 clutch and the Spec III. You need to consider that there are a ton of anti Spec threads but also realize that more people buy spec than most other brands so its proportional. In my experience I do not want to even have a question about this possibility at all everytime I dump the clutch
"If i do a clutch dump or burnout will my clutch burn up or will my tires spin?"
With the Z06 clutch i burnt it up in less than a year with MAYBE 5 track visits and doing at MOST 15-20 burnouts on a 275 street tire. I was pissed!
I'd say forget the Spec I or II. Just get a III trust me. The chatter goes away at the end of the break in period ~500 miles. After that your left with a slightly heavier than stock clutch pedal with ungodly grip! However its not like everytime you let the clutch out the car jumps uncontrolably. It is just like stock only it hold MUCH better. Just my .02. Good luck!
08-08-2005, 12:34 PM
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well ive had the car 3 days...i didnt listen to well to "baby" it and the clutch should last the rest of the summer...too hard not too have some fun.
it will mostly be street driven...and i dont have a whole lot $$ for mods right now. i decided after researching to go with the z06 clutch for now with the flywheel and ordered a new master and slave cylinder.
it will mostly be street driven...and i dont have a whole lot $$ for mods right now. i decided after researching to go with the z06 clutch for now with the flywheel and ordered a new master and slave cylinder.
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Originally Posted by DesertFox
I think you might want to check those links, or maybe I'm retarded.
As far as clutches, I think it might be worth going with the z06 clutch. You can get it from GM parts direct.com for about 320, and I think it comes with a flywheel? (don't quote me on that). I am in a similiar postition, and the more I look around the more I think the z06 is for me, although my car only has a borla catback.
Thats my take on this.
hope it helps a little
Josh
As far as clutches, I think it might be worth going with the z06 clutch. You can get it from GM parts direct.com for about 320, and I think it comes with a flywheel? (don't quote me on that). I am in a similiar postition, and the more I look around the more I think the z06 is for me, although my car only has a borla catback.
Thats my take on this.
hope it helps a little
Josh
haha both sites updated and changed there links....weird. oh well i just had the shop that i towed it to order it from GM
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08-08-2005, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Madison Dave
haha both sites updated and changed there links....weird. oh well i just had the shop that i towed it to order it from GM
The Z06 clutch comes in 01-02's. There is nothing special about them... wait a year and you'll see what I mean.
08-08-2005, 02:45 PM
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it mostly comes down to my dad...since he is paying to have it fixed he is being stubborn about what i get. i tried explaining stuff and he just doesnt want to listen...so i guess when this one goes out ill go with a spec stage III or something. oh well it will be better then the stock one...just have to upgrade later when i need it and can afford it.
08-09-2005, 03:54 PM
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Z06 clutch= bad mistake!
My Z06 clutch lasted 4 K miles with just bolt-ons. I installed a Spec 3 ceramic when I put in the stroker and it just gave up after 17K HARD miles. You can get a Spec 3 for $375 and a billet steel lighter weight flywheel from AMS racing on Ebay for $115. WELL worth the extra $160!!
My Z06 clutch lasted 4 K miles with just bolt-ons. I installed a Spec 3 ceramic when I put in the stroker and it just gave up after 17K HARD miles. You can get a Spec 3 for $375 and a billet steel lighter weight flywheel from AMS racing on Ebay for $115. WELL worth the extra $160!!
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I love the LS6 in mine, i've beat the living hell out of it for over 30k miles (about 2 years) on the street and over 150 track passes leaving between 4000-6000 rpm on DR's.. no problems yet. The key is using tirespin and just a little clutch slip to keep the clutch/rearend going (stock 10 bolt here).
I also know about 5 people who have torn up rearend gears/posi/axles or driveshafts all using the spec 3, it just doesn't slip enough for near stock drivetrain parts. IMO.. I have almost 90k on mine rearend/driveshaft.. no problems.
I guess some people are harder on parts than others.
I also know about 5 people who have torn up rearend gears/posi/axles or driveshafts all using the spec 3, it just doesn't slip enough for near stock drivetrain parts. IMO.. I have almost 90k on mine rearend/driveshaft.. no problems.
I guess some people are harder on parts than others.
08-10-2005, 09:42 PM
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has anyone else tried the ls6 clutch?
my stock clutch is slippin really bad and im looking to put a new one in this winter...think im between an ls6 clutch and spec stage III
my stock clutch is slippin really bad and im looking to put a new one in this winter...think im between an ls6 clutch and spec stage III
08-11-2005, 05:07 PM
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ok i might sound a lil dumb so bare with me. is a z06 clutch the same as a ls6 clutch???,cause i have a 02 camaro and mine is shitty i hate it,i plan on more things to my car should i just save for the spec3 or howbout centerforce or ram???? or would i just be wasting money on the z06 upgrade cause it sounds like thats what i already have??
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Originally Posted by 408Maro
ok i might sound a lil dumb so bare with me. is a z06 clutch the same as a ls6 clutch???,cause i have a 02 camaro and mine is shitty i hate it,i plan on more things to my car should i just save for the spec3 or howbout centerforce or ram???? or would i just be wasting money on the z06 upgrade cause it sounds like thats what i already have??
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if you aren't moding your SS then go with the Ls6 oR Z06 otherwise get the SPEC stg III. i have around 2k on my stg.III SPEC; and let me tell you that in the city it chatters so bad that my entire car shakes, but in the drag it hooks very well that makes me forget any disadvantges 
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