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NEW ls7 clutch slipping at high rpm?

Old 03-17-2008, 10:40 AM
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Default NEW ls7 clutch slipping at high rpm?

so i put this clutch in about 6 months ago and liek honestly it was babied i never burn out seen maybe 3 launches UNDER 2000 rpm at most never smelt burnt clutch in my car ever. andd recently after i did the rear with 4 10s at like 5-6 rpm the car fills with kinda smoke but i only put down 392 rwhp? why does it seem like its slippping or atleast smell like it
Old 03-17-2008, 10:59 AM
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Do you have any kind of leak in the bellhousing/clutch area? Rear main seal? If there is fluid getting on the disk, flywheel, or pressure plate, then that would cause premature slipping. Unlikely unless you notice fluid leaking, but it's an idea.
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