My LSX 454 Buildup (Pics in side) & Tips I learned along they way!
10-18-2007, 09:57 PM
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I am going to try and keep the ls7 for as long as it will last. It seems to be holding up to some serious power the C6 ZO6s are making all the way to 600+ RWHP. Hopefully it will last for a while.
10-18-2007, 11:15 PM
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10-19-2007, 07:12 AM
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Is the OZ700 clutch like a on off switch or can you slip it like a stock style clutch??
10-19-2007, 10:54 AM
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We have several cars with LS7 Clutches in them. They are a all around great clutch and work very well. However remember that they are holding up well in a C6Z06 that weighs at least 500lbs less then this TransAM especially after this heavy iron block went in.
Also realize few of the C6 Z06 guys Drag race their cars and the ones that do typically bitch about the 45-1hr wait that is needed between runs to let the clutch cool way down.
We have a few guys making over 550 RWHP with C5 Vette's using the C6Z06 clutch, none of them drag race the car often, and the one's that do make sure they get plenty of cool down time between runs.
I like the LS7 clutch quite a bit, and for the $$$ its unbeatable, but I believe Andrew's car need a clutch that can handle a bit more power.
Maybe what we should have done was do the LS7 clutch now and when he added the power and or pulled the tranny to upgrade went to the more aggressive clutch at that time.
10-19-2007, 11:30 AM
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Did you install that small TB spacer? In some cases its NOT needed. If you didnt need it, but installed it anyways, it WILL make your clutch slip.
Dont let the wool be pulled over your eyes. Although the tex is a great clutch, there have been complaints about their twin. Mainly that its a race clutch. It DOES chatter, and is very noisy. Honestly, the next time I go with a new clutch, I personally would consider a Tex. But, I will weigh out all the pros/cons.
I currently run the SPEC twin. It runs great, and holds like a ****. Mine was on ALOT more power than 700/750. Its still being broke in, so the jury is still out, but so far its perfect. (and yes I pulled it out and inspected it)
I think that people automaticly jump all over SPEC. Every-single-clutch-out-there has problems of some sort. Their no different than anyone else.
Dont let the wool be pulled over your eyes. Although the tex is a great clutch, there have been complaints about their twin. Mainly that its a race clutch. It DOES chatter, and is very noisy. Honestly, the next time I go with a new clutch, I personally would consider a Tex. But, I will weigh out all the pros/cons.
I currently run the SPEC twin. It runs great, and holds like a ****. Mine was on ALOT more power than 700/750. Its still being broke in, so the jury is still out, but so far its perfect. (and yes I pulled it out and inspected it)
I think that people automaticly jump all over SPEC. Every-single-clutch-out-there has problems of some sort. Their no different than anyone else.
10-27-2007, 10:01 PM
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The clutch is in! And working Great!!! I got the Clutch back it today! I have about 20-30 miles on it and the clutch is Great! It was a day and night differance between the other clutch and this one! It has a great factory feel and I can slip it to get a great even take off from a stop!! So far I am very Happy with this clutch!!!!
I have more videos but they all suck because its dark out here, I will take some more videos Tommarow in the day light!!
http://lsx.streetfire.net/video/5597...d4017c68b5.htm
(I was playing with the Cut out, Thats why it gets load then quiet)
http://lsx.streetfire.net/video/8498...d401804a9e.htm
(Cut out is closed the whole time, Also only a 1/4 throtlle jab)
I have more videos but they all suck because its dark out here, I will take some more videos Tommarow in the day light!!
http://lsx.streetfire.net/video/5597...d4017c68b5.htm
(I was playing with the Cut out, Thats why it gets load then quiet)
http://lsx.streetfire.net/video/8498...d401804a9e.htm
(Cut out is closed the whole time, Also only a 1/4 throtlle jab)
Last edited by 1Hotbird; 10-27-2007 at 10:21 PM.
10-28-2007, 08:47 PM
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Did you install that small TB spacer? In some cases its NOT needed. If you didnt need it, but installed it anyways, it WILL make your clutch slip.
Dont let the wool be pulled over your eyes. Although the tex is a great clutch, there have been complaints about their twin. Mainly that its a race clutch. It DOES chatter, and is very noisy. Honestly, the next time I go with a new clutch, I personally would consider a Tex. But, I will weigh out all the pros/cons.
I currently run the SPEC twin. It runs great, and holds like a ****. Mine was on ALOT more power than 700/750. Its still being broke in, so the jury is still out, but so far its perfect. (and yes I pulled it out and inspected it)
I think that people automaticly jump all over SPEC. Every-single-clutch-out-there has problems of some sort. Their no different than anyone else.
Dont let the wool be pulled over your eyes. Although the tex is a great clutch, there have been complaints about their twin. Mainly that its a race clutch. It DOES chatter, and is very noisy. Honestly, the next time I go with a new clutch, I personally would consider a Tex. But, I will weigh out all the pros/cons.
I currently run the SPEC twin. It runs great, and holds like a ****. Mine was on ALOT more power than 700/750. Its still being broke in, so the jury is still out, but so far its perfect. (and yes I pulled it out and inspected it)
I think that people automaticly jump all over SPEC. Every-single-clutch-out-there has problems of some sort. Their no different than anyone else.
I just saw your car in a spec ad in a vette magazine a couple days ago.
10-28-2007, 09:12 PM
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http://lsx.streetfire.net/video/5597...d4017c68b5.htm
(I was playing with the Cut out, Thats why it gets load then quiet)
http://lsx.streetfire.net/video/8498...d401804a9e.htm
(Cut out is closed the whole time, Also only a 1/4 throtlle jab)
(I was playing with the Cut out, Thats why it gets load then quiet)
http://lsx.streetfire.net/video/8498...d401804a9e.htm
(Cut out is closed the whole time, Also only a 1/4 throtlle jab)
I had a problem today, On a cold start (38 deg out) I was in a hurry and fouled out all my plugs. So thats why I coulden't get any videos! I will try to get some posted this week!! Man I really need a tune ASAP!!!
11-11-2007, 03:33 PM
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Dyno tuning tommarow Monday She is going to get dyno Tuned Tommarow!! I should have some good videos and dyno sheets for everyone to see very soon! I hope My stock 10 bolt dosen't blow on the dyno! Dana 60 is in my near future! Also I will have a write up comming on changing my Maf to a 5 wire 85mm ZO6 type Maf. (the stock one is a 3 wire 75mm Maf). Also what I did to my Pcv System, and if it works or not (I might need a catch can we will see).
