the ls6 clutch kit
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Well, I thought i'd just write a little review...
My stock clutch was shot with 18K miles. It didn't even feel good when I got the car with 12K miles.
So I put the LS6 kit in this past weekend along with an 01+ slave and the drill mod. The only problem I have is my cruise doesnt work and the SES light is on for a clutch switch code. I'm still trying to figure that out. Other than that, the pedal feels great, it doesnt slip, and I only paid $322 for this setup WITH a flywheel.
So far with 300 miles, i've beat on it about 5 times. I can now scratch 4th gear, whereas before I could only get 2nd. I dont see why everyone says how bad the setup is because I think it's great for the price paid. Sure, I dont know how long it's going to last, and I know I don't have many mods (just a lid and catback), but still, I dont see how that extra $300+ I would have spent on a Spec would have helped at all in my case.
I have a buddy running the LS6 kit behind his G5X3 car, and it's fine. So all in all, before you think you *need* to get a Spec, McLeod, Ram, etc... maybe you can save some money and go with the LS6. I'm happy with my purchase, and I don't regret it.... yet *knock on wood*
My stock clutch was shot with 18K miles. It didn't even feel good when I got the car with 12K miles.
So I put the LS6 kit in this past weekend along with an 01+ slave and the drill mod. The only problem I have is my cruise doesnt work and the SES light is on for a clutch switch code. I'm still trying to figure that out. Other than that, the pedal feels great, it doesnt slip, and I only paid $322 for this setup WITH a flywheel.
So far with 300 miles, i've beat on it about 5 times. I can now scratch 4th gear, whereas before I could only get 2nd. I dont see why everyone says how bad the setup is because I think it's great for the price paid. Sure, I dont know how long it's going to last, and I know I don't have many mods (just a lid and catback), but still, I dont see how that extra $300+ I would have spent on a Spec would have helped at all in my case.
I have a buddy running the LS6 kit behind his G5X3 car, and it's fine. So all in all, before you think you *need* to get a Spec, McLeod, Ram, etc... maybe you can save some money and go with the LS6. I'm happy with my purchase, and I don't regret it.... yet *knock on wood*
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where can you pick up that whole clutch kit for 300? I am going to need one here soon, and dont really see the need for a spec because I am not heavily modded like yourself.. Point me in the right direction..
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Originally Posted by frey51
where can you pick up that whole clutch kit for 300? I am going to need one here soon, and dont really see the need for a spec because I am not heavily modded like yourself.. Point me in the right direction..
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Originally Posted by DanZ28
Glad you like it! Put some stickies on and do some high RPM clutch dumps then let us know how well it holds up![Winky](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_wink.gif)
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Originally Posted by DMNSPD
I dont see why everyone says how bad the setup is because I think it's great for the price paid.*
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Originally Posted by DanZ28
No problem, I was just referring to your comment on why everyone is getting Spec, McLeod and so on. A lot of us run ET streets or full slicks and the LS6 clutch will not hold, even on a bolt on car. My buddies would slip even on DR's. But for the street, it's probably a great clutch..
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But really, how many people that are really concerned about what clutch to buy are ever going to run slicks? I have big plans for my car, but I'm taking everything in stride. I have a feeling a lot of people spending $650+ on a spec or similar aren't going to get beyond the lid/catback.
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After my first few passes on ET Streets and doing burnouts & launches at 4.5k+, my stock Z06 clutch still feels fine... didn't slip once at the track and shifted fine around 6500 rpms.
We'll see how it holds up the rest of the season... I had plans of replacing it this coming off-season, but if it's holding I may put it off a little while longer.
We'll see how it holds up the rest of the season... I had plans of replacing it this coming off-season, but if it's holding I may put it off a little while longer.
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Originally Posted by frey51
where can you pick up that whole clutch kit for 300? I am going to need one here soon, and dont really see the need for a spec because I am not heavily modded like yourself.. Point me in the right direction..
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Me too I got my set-up for $350 which included new flyheel, master and slave cylinder, throwout bearing, pilot bearing and all new bolts. I only have about 200 miles since I did the install, luckily I have a lift at my house so it wasnt bad at all (except for the clutch master). Like you said I was going to buy a spec 3 but I didnt think it was worth the price!
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Originally Posted by Seagraves#85
Me too I got my set-up for $350 which included new flyheel, master and slave cylinder, throwout bearing, pilot bearing and all new bolts. I only have about 200 miles since I did the install, luckily I have a lift at my house so it wasnt bad at all (except for the clutch master). Like you said I was going to buy a spec 3 but I didnt think it was worth the price!