i dont believe optispark has anythimg to do with the ls1, its on the lt1

 

When I stomp on the gas, Their isn’t much power?????

You need to double check what kind of car you are driving, are you sure it's a Camaro, sure sounds like you are driving a Mustang!

 

I have a 99 t/a, i think its just the clutch sliping..... I think!


I think i am going to get a z06 clutch kit, and upgrade to a 2002 master and slave, should i do the drill mod to, what does it do for you?

 

i wouldn't be so fast to run out and buy a new clutch and everything until you are positive that is what it is. i wouldn't think at 70k it would be goin out but who knows? does it release higher when you let off the clutch, it would definately be noticable if it is going out man. my car feels slow as **** to me now just because i've gotten use to it, but it still scares the **** out of my friends. ( and idk about the going 60mph and pushing it into 6th, my RPMS lug up also when trying to accelerate at this speed / gear and yours will too if you still have the stock 3.42's. it's too luggish at 1300rpms and takes long to go up it's more like an OD at this speed and unless you're in 4th or 5th they aren't going to climb too fast going 60 mph. )

 

i blew my stock clutch at 45k, it is much better to replace it and have parts before it brakes trust me.

go with an ls7 clutch, ls2 flywheel, new 2001-2002 slave and master cyl along witha new pilot bearing and throwout bearing. do the drill mod as well. IF it is the clutch that is. you can get all the stuff i mentioned for around $800 then everything you would have to worry about with the clutch is fixed and you have a cltuch that could handle 450+ rwhp.

 

So do i need to get a ls2 flywheel for the ls7 clutch, and your saying it would be better to go with the ls7 clutch? Is it going to be hard to replace a clutch on a ls1, i have done clutch swaps on my little nissan truck but nothing to big....Where would you say is a good place to buy the clutch kit and other parts? Also would yall recommend to replace any thing else with the tranny out?

 

While I highly value WS6FirebirdTA00 opinion, I feel that for a stock car the new ls7 clutch will be WAY overkill. Why spend more money than necesssary as well as increase the pedal pressure if you have no plans for pushing the power past 400 RWHP. The z06 clutch is inexpensive, and its been proven in countless cars to drive perfectly. If you do have plans to mod your car, then the ls7 clutch is a clear winner.

 

actually, the ls7 pedal is no stiffer than the ls1 stock clutch believe it or not. it also does not grab and jerk you around like some of the other cltuches, which is why i recommended it.with that many miles and if the cltuch is really slipping chances are the flywheel has hot spots and it would prob be best to replace the flywheel anyway. i dont think there is reallymuch of a price difference either. every part i listed for you is everything and anything you need to replace with the clutch install so you will not have to ever go back in there to replace a faulty part fro 99 (my 2000 had the same crappy hydraulics). plus, chances are you wont keep the car stock for too long, but if you do the ls6 clutch will do just fine. im not sure on the price difference from ls6 to ls7 either. fred beans 6104951700 is where i got my ls7 stuff from, great price. i am sure they could get you a deal on the ls6 if you decide to go that route. like i said though, i run the ls7 and my buddy with an ls1 clutch has the same pedal feel as me, its really amazing how smooth the clutch is and that it can still hold power.

 

The ls6 z06 cltch package is 350 and it comes with a flywheel. The ls7 clutch is over 550 for all the stuff that comes in the ls6 z06 kit. I had heard many people claim that the ls7 had heavier pedal pressure, but since i have not personally driven the ls7 clutch, i cant speak from experience. For what it's worth I plan on installing the ls7 clutch in my car, but I should be making well north of 400 RWHP after my heads go on. I believe it to be a great clutch and to be a good upgrade, but i wouldnt say its necessary for his power level.

 

yeah i got my cltuch and flywheel shipped for 500, ls6 clutch is a good bit cheaper, you could do everything you need to do for under 600 prob with that clutch if you dont plan to go over 400 rwhp

 

i am still not able to find these clutch kits for sale any ware.....Do i need to change any bearings?

 

yes you need to change the bearings anytime you go in there. check sdpc2000.com

 

How many bearings are their i need to change, and how hard are they to change?

 

 

yeah, i had that, so i didnt think it was that much of a loss when i got rid of it...then i heard it in the car of the guy i sold it to the other day and i want it back so badly....

 

If you're clutch was slipping, the RPM's would be going up without the MPH increasing? Is that what's happening? How about a tune up?

 

pilot bearing and throwout bearing

pilot bearing can be removed with some effort and a puller with a slide hammer

the throwout bearing can be removed by prying the old one off with a flat head screwdriver. there is a tab under there, i forget where, but on one of the write ups it tells you where

 

yes thats what seems to be happening.........

When you say tune up, you mean like new plugs and wires?

 

if thats what is going on, rpms going up without speed, your clutch is on its way out and i suggest you take care of it soon or else you will be like me when it finally blows lol