C5 Clutch Hydraulics
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C5 Clutch Hydraulics How are the clutch hydraulics in the C5's (master & slave)? Are they the same crappy pieces as the f-bods or no? Would you recommend upgrading one or both, and if so, what should I upgrade them to? The car will probably be getting an LS7 clutch, and I am hoping for over 500rwhp.
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i used the z06 factory ones for mine replaced both but mines on a 99 someone told me later these were factory on later c5s so im not sure. mcleod i think it is has also been recomended in some posts ive read for higher hp cars ,which mine is not
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I had a mcleod adjustable master w/ 02 f-bod slave on my Trans Am and it was fine, just pricey. I was wondering if the C5 units needed to be upgraded as the F-bod units do, or if they were different/better?
The F-body stuff does not fit the C5's as far as i know. On the C5's there's some braided line that comes off the slave first then goes to the master cyl. line. If they have the same orfice problems as the f-bodies i dont know. I'd just get 04 z06 stuff anyways
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Most people add the McLoed during the swap as a general upgrade measure from what I have read. My tuner insist that during my upcoming clutch swap I upgrade to the McLoed. I have had the Clutch peddle stick to the floor a few times at the track so hopefully this will not be an issue soon. They are not cheap to change but what really is on a Corvette...
