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View Poll Results: What is your opinion on shimming the ls7 clutch setup?
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Using a shim with the ls7 clutch kit...

   
Old 11-21-2007, 11:15 AM
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Did you guys use a shim with your ls7 clutch setup? Where can I get one if I need to?
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Old 11-21-2007, 01:19 PM
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I did not shim mine and it is perfect.
Good info below.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/manual-transmission/816229-all-you-need-know-about-ls7.html
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No shim needed.
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Do not use a shim. This clutch installs exactly like a stock unit.
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No shim needed.
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I shimmed mine and all is well..................
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Why would use shim this unit just to be curious? Just to get the engagement a little higher off the floor?
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No shim needed.
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I forgot to remove the shim. It's out now since the motor is coming out but it didn't cause any problems for the 700 miles or so it was in there. It will not be going back in though.
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