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Old 08-05-2015, 03:31 PM
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Building a ls2 for my e36 bimmer and going to be running a hybrid tranny setup with a t56 bellhousing and 350z 6spd behind it. The swap kit comes with the appropriate clutch disc to match the input splines on the z tranny, but I'll need to source my own pressure plate and flywheel. Being as I'm not to familiar with lsx clutch kits and what to consider good or bad, I'm looking for a little guidance from the page.

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What is the diameter and thickness of the swap disk?

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I believe the disc if a standard 11" Ls disc, with the hub for a 350z input shaft.
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I am a big fan of the LS7 clutch design. I've used it in two different builds and I really like how it works. The downside is that it's very heavy,although using an aluminum flywheel will help that.

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Do all t56 cars come with a 11" clutch setup? Trying to narrow down the right car to select a matching pressure plate and flywheel from to go with the disc.
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Originally Posted by 07toyx
Do all t56 cars come with a 11" clutch setup? Trying to narrow down the right car to select a matching pressure plate and flywheel from to go with the disc.
If you go to RockAuto.com and look various applications you will finely find dimensions. For instance, most vendors show a 11.75" disk for a 2002 F-body.

LS7 clutch seems to be the same, but the flywheel designs are different between LS1/6 and LS2/7, the former is flat, while the latter is stepped.

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I've heard LUK makes almost every one used in aftermarket clutch setups and most factory setups.

I know South Bend Clutch and Spec both use LUK. I think Monster does too



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