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Old 05-16-2008, 07:42 PM
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I've got a pretty much stock 98 Z28, just with some air intake upgrades and a 12 Bolt Moser rear end.

I need to drop my transmission to change the slave cylinder, so I might as well change the clutch too...

I want to retain the stock feel, but gain a little bit more grip

So which one to choose?

1. LS7
2. Spec Stage 2
3. Centerforce I
4. other
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LS7 gets my vote.
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what's your budget? LS7 are less than $450 range.best bang for the buck if you are tight on funds.
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LS7. I beat the living snot out of mine and it still bites hard. 7K dumps on stickies and all
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everyone you ask is prob going to lean toward the LS7, and im with these guys ^
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Originally Posted by akira69
I've got a pretty much stock 98 Z28, just with some air intake upgrades and a 12 Bolt Moser rear end.

I need to drop my transmission to change the slave cylinder, so I might as well change the clutch too...

I want to retain the stock feel, but gain a little bit more grip

So which one to choose?

1. LS7
2. Spec Stage 2
3. Centerforce I
4. other

Sounds like the LS7 is the clutch for you. If you plan on a heads/cam set up then look into the Centerforce Dual Friction 12"
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OK, seems pretty unanimous. LS7 it is.

I've hear I need to get a compatible new flywheel and change the pilot bearing. Any comments here?

I assume the clutch comes with a new throwout bearing.

Also, where can I buy the whole package? Anyone have good experience with a certain seller?

I've found that the GM Part numbers are

24238412 – LS7 Clutch
12571611 – LS7 Flywheel
14061685 – Pilot Bearing

Is that all I need?

Do I need to buy LS1 specific bolts? What about a throwout bearing? Or is that part of the slave cylinder?

Thanks

Last edited by akira69; 05-19-2008 at 03:10 PM. Reason: add more info




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