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Old 02-24-2012 | 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by lollygagger8
Take some video man maybe that will help us diagnose
I'll see what I can do
Old 02-24-2012 | 02:58 PM
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Thats why I'm going to wait a little longer to do mine. I'd be pissed if I spend the money and still had vibes. I'll probably just wait until my clutch is smoked.

On a good note, I just ordered all this crap for my '81 Corvette and it cost $950 LOL
Old 02-24-2012 | 04:16 PM
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Thats why I'm going to wait a little longer to do mine. I'd be pissed if I spend the money and still had vibes. I'll probably just wait until my clutch is smoked.

LOL
Oh don't get me wrong the ls7 stuff is a definite improvement over stock
Old 02-28-2012 | 09:10 AM
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Great info!

Don't forget sdparts.com is selling a whole kit(GM LS7 Pressure Plate, Disc & Flywheel. Also includes GM flywheel and flexplate bolts.) for $459.

For another $100 you can get the lightweight Aluminum flywheel, which I think is a bad idea for our cars, but I have HEARD of one person using it and not having any issues.

And yes someone is selling a GM LS7 clutch kit for 299.98 shipped and then you have to get the flywheel which I have found for about $250, so the SD kit is stil cheaper as this does not include ANY hardware.

So you could get the LS7 slave at O'Reilety for $100

AND, the remote bleeder is another $80 at LAPD, $50 at Tick, Speedway motors offers one with your choice of length from 6"-48" for $29.99......

So depending on the parts you choose: $559 - $1000 if you are not careful.

I am going with the SD kit as I cannot find anything less expensive and I have done a little homework.
What is the part number at O'reilley for the LS7 slave or where can I get the Slave from. I tried to look up on gmparts but I don't even know what car to look up. I need to get my clutch changed asap.
Old 02-28-2012 | 10:33 AM
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I just picked up a new ls7 clutch and flywheel for $350. I can't seem to find the part number for the slave either. Anyone?
Old 02-28-2012 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by wcryan
I just picked up a new ls7 clutch and flywheel for $350. I can't seem to find the part number for the slave either. Anyone?

Not sure what exact brand you want homie but the one on sdparts is a katech
part num 3816
sku num KAT3816
Old 02-28-2012 | 11:28 AM
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^ Is that the cheaper one?
Old 02-28-2012 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by wcryan
^ Is that the cheaper one?
its like 89 i think...I honestly have no clue how much they should be heard some say over a 100 and some get them for like 50??? If it was me I wouldn't count pennies and get whatever gets the better rating at this point. Surprising the people with the ls7 setup haven't given you a shout out yet, may want to post it as a sep thread...
Old 02-28-2012 | 11:51 AM
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The correct slave is the PowerTorque CS2529. Roughly $94 shipped. Put your car in at O'Reilly as the 7.0L 2007 Corvette Z06 and you'll have no problem finding it.
Old 02-28-2012 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by kl2onik
Not sure what exact brand you want homie but the one on sdparts is a katech
part num 3816
sku num KAT3816
That looks like it is just the spacer. I believe I want to replace my LS6 slave completely to an LS7 slave, correct?
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^ That's what i'm looking to do
Old 02-28-2012 | 02:41 PM
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I just did this swap. I got the slave from O'reilly. I just looked up the slave for an 06' Z06. Got in 2 days. I also used the Speedway remote bleeder set-up, just beware that the fitting they send will NOT fit in the slave. I was pressed for time so i retapped the slave to accept the fitting that Speedway provided with their kit. Pretty straight forward swap though. I agree the pedal engages close to the floor, hopefully it will move up as the clutch breaks in.
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^ how many miles do you have on it so far?
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Originally Posted by wcryan
^ how many miles do you have on it so far?
I just put it in Saturday ~ 150-200 miles? Pulled a marathon Saturday, I put in a new engine and did the clutch - looooong day!

I got the clutch from GMPD. $435 shipped. EPC wants $435 plus shipping and you HAVE to buy "accessories" in order for them to honor the $435 price on the clutch, guess I missed the fine print!
Old 02-28-2012 | 03:11 PM
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I found a takeoff from an LS7 for $350, just need to buy the slave and a bleeder. Then $400 for install. I should make out pretty we'll
Old 02-28-2012 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by hnic91
What is the part number at O'reilley for the LS7 slave or where can I get the Slave from. I tried to look up on gmparts but I don't even know what car to look up. I need to get my clutch changed asap.
Everything from O'reileys, autozone and advance is on backorder, I have been trying to order for WEEKS!

Originally Posted by kl2onik
Not sure what exact brand you want homie but the one on sdparts is a katech
part num 3816
sku num KAT3816
That is just the spacer.

Originally Posted by FuzzyLog1c
The correct slave is the PowerTorque CS2529. Roughly $94 shipped. Put your car in at O'Reilly as the 7.0L 2007 Corvette Z06 and you'll have no problem finding it.
That's the one, tried to order it several times and not available.

Originally Posted by ibgoatin
I just did this swap. I got the slave from O'reilly. I just looked up the slave for an 06' Z06. Got in 2 days. I also used the Speedway remote bleeder set-up, just beware that the fitting they send will NOT fit in the slave. I was pressed for time so i retapped the slave to accept the fitting that Speedway provided with their kit. Pretty straight forward swap though. I agree the pedal engages close to the floor, hopefully it will move up as the clutch breaks in.
Damnit, I was afraid of that!

Can anyone confirm the correct thread/pitch. If so all you have to do is fo to a hydraulic shop and get the correct fitting.
Old 02-28-2012 | 10:21 PM
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Of course, Oreiley likes to make a liar out of me, the order went through this time. It was $100 shipped.
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Originally Posted by 54inches
Of course, Oreiley likes to make a liar out of me, the order went through this time. It was $100 shipped.
And now there are out of stock again so is Advance, and Autozone.
Old 02-29-2012 | 08:59 PM
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So FN weird. I confirmation that it is boxed and has a UPS number, so maybe it is not a fluke!
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people wiht the clutch already in:

Did it improve your shifting over the dual mass turd our cars come with?



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