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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 12:02 AM
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So I've got a '99 Z-28 and it REALLY needs a clutch. I've been doing a lot of research and it seems most guys are using Spec stage 3+'s in their cars. Sadly, I'm too broke to afford one and it needs to be replaced SOON. I've seen Stage 1s for around $250 and Stage 2s for around $380. I wanted to know if any of you guys have had experience with either of these clutches and to share your thoughts. Thanks!
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Old Jan 21, 2010 | 07:14 AM
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what power level do you need to hold?
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 01:22 AM
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Its my DD, so stock power levels with room to grow with bolt ons and such
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 01:28 AM
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Get a LS7 clutch kit. It will do what you want.
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 01:46 AM
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I havent been able to find an LS7 clutch kit for sale, how much are they?
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 02:13 AM
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I got mine from Scoggin Dickey. They are a sponsor of the site and there are several other sponsors that sell them. They are $459 for the clutch kit and the flywheel on SD's site unless you want an aluminum flywheel and then its $559. Of course you can check the other sponsors and maybe beat that price but I liked the way SD took care of everything I ordered from them. You have to get the flywheel since the LS1 flywheel won't work with the clutch.
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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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ls7 is HEAVY....sucks up power

get the light flywheel to help make up for it
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