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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 05:19 AM
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I have never been so confused on what to buy in my entire life. Ive read this forum up and down trying to find the right clutch. My car is stock and will be for a while, it has 27k miles on it. Im not the type who goes to the strip every weekend, but i want something rugged enough to take some abuse if i feel like it. Someone with experience please lead me in the right direction. Im sorry for the repost. it seems every clutch thread breaks out into mass confusion. I dont want to spend more than $700 if i can help it.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 05:38 AM
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If your car is going to stay relatively stock for the most part, then go with a LS7 clutch with an LS2 flywheel. Seems to be a pretty reliable setup and can take some abuse, all while maintaining a stock pedal feel.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 07:27 AM
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I cant get my clutch to blead after a long time working on it. We couldnt get it blead.. SO we are thinking its either the Slave or Master Cyln. ANyone else had this problem? Its a brand new clutch
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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Another vote for the LS7 set-up. I have it & am very happy with it.
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Old Oct 20, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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Thnx guys, I was leaning toward the LS7 setup. Id like to purchase the whole setup if possible, can someone post a link? Thanks again to everyone
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 12:55 AM
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bump..
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Old Oct 21, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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Give a call or email to some of the sponsors on the right.... Being in Texas, try TSP, SDPC, Thunder racing....shipping would be quick.
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Old Oct 22, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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The more important queston could be who installed it and did they do it right? I heard a 50/50 mix of good an d bad with spec. The price range for spec was better for me at the time. Got 15,000 on the clock and no problems, MTI did the work. A little pricey for the install? Sure, done right yes, problems No.
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I got my LS7 Clutch and LS2 flywheel at fredbeansparts.com 402.00 for both
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 02:18 AM
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How much did MTI charge you total? I havent had time to get by there to check it out.
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Old Oct 24, 2006 | 03:33 PM
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I give a vote for Ram HD powergrip, can handle real power and also gives you real clutch pedal feel!
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