MT newb question
MT newb question When I accelerate hard my clutch pedal seems to loose most of its pressure. It is really easy to push and the clutch will engage just off the floor. It will stay like that until I pump the clutch and build the pressure back and after an hour or so it will be back to normal. My first thought was that my clutch is almost dead, but after a little time the feel is back to normal. I know the stock clutch is not up to the task of holding that much power, but my thinking is that it my the hydraulics because it only happens under hard acceleration and returns to normal.
A little background:
I have 55k mile on my stock clutch which I believe is a ls6. ( I have a 02 ws6)
5k miles ago I did heads and cam and now have 460rwhp and 400rwtq.
Is it just my clutch or is it both my clutch and master?
Also what do you recommend I replace it with?
A little background:
I have 55k mile on my stock clutch which I believe is a ls6. ( I have a 02 ws6)
5k miles ago I did heads and cam and now have 460rwhp and 400rwtq.
Is it just my clutch or is it both my clutch and master?
Also what do you recommend I replace it with?
First of all, your stock clutch isn't going to hold your current power level for very long.....so I'd start saving for a stronger replacement. Sounds like your current problem is hydraulic related. First thing I'd do is change/flush the clutch fluid and bleed the crap out of it. Then make sure the braided line is as far away from exhaust heat as possible.....it's a good idea to insulate that line with some rubber hose & heat reflective tape to keep the fluid cool.
Sounds like your current problem is hydraulic related. First thing I'd do is change/flush the clutch fluid and bleed the crap out of it. Then make sure the braided line is as far away from exhaust heat as possible.....it's a good idea to insulate that line with some rubber hose & heat reflective tape to keep the fluid cool.
When you do replace the clutch, it's a smart idea to replace at least the slave cylinder at the same time since the tranny has to come out to get to it. The master isn't as big of a deal since the trans doesn't need to come out when replacing it.
