the ls6 clutch kit
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the ls6 clutch kit 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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Fry
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Fry
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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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Fry
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Fry
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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
Dan
Dan
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.*
Dan
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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..
Dan
Dan
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..
Thanks
Fry
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Fry
Z06 Clutch 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!
