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May 4, 2007 | 02:48 PM

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ls7 clutch install

ive had alot of trouble with my trans/clutch so i am redoing everything!

already have done all hydraulics

starting on my trans/ clutch swap today.

what i am doing so far.....

ls7 clutch ls2 flywheel
pilot bearing
rebuilt t-56

is there anything else i should do?

and do you need to shim the clutch...reason i ask is i have a spec now and i didnt shim it and i didnt like it.

thanks -dave-

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May 5, 2007 | 01:28 PM

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anybody? ttt

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May 5, 2007 | 03:16 PM

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Sounds good, where are you getting the t56 done at? And you will not need a shim for the clutch.

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May 5, 2007 | 04:17 PM

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a mechanic at a chevy dealership does them for me for 100 labor plus parts.....once i get one built up tho im sending it to t56 rebuilds

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Sounds good, where are you getting the t56 done at? And you will not need a shim for the clutch.

I had to shim mine .080 and so have most people that have used the LS2 flywheel and LS7 clutch disc

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May 6, 2007 | 04:57 PM

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uh oh....now things are going to get complicated.........what will happen if i dont shim it?

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May 6, 2007 | 10:40 PM

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You should be fine, i didnt have to shim mine

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May 6, 2007 | 11:06 PM

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now im all worried haha

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May 7, 2007 | 08:30 AM

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don't shim it, it's pretty much a stock replacement.

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