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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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So I finally got around to odering all the parts I feel I need to go racing. What I got

Summit Line lock with brake lines and adapters
ET steets 26x10.5x16
LS7 Clutch
Master cylinder
Throwout bearing/slave
pilot bearing
DTE Differential strut
DTE Hardened left output shaft.

I also have my eye on a factory service manual on Ebay...but haven't gotten it yet.

I figure that with my power, that I will be able to run the car hard at the track with little worry of damaging the car.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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Nice, I love buying myself parts! Why just one output shaft?
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Poik
Nice, I love buying myself parts! Why just one output shaft?
That's the long one that usually breaks.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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Just scored a set of service manuals!
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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I would not do the LS7 clutch again. Swap it if you can. It does not take the abuse that the LS6 clutch can. I am already having issues with mine after three lapping days. If you know who Ranger is go look at his posts about the LS6 vs LS7 clutches. I also follow his recommended procedure for maintenance and it does not help.
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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I would not do the LS7 clutch again. Swap it if you can. It does not take the abuse that the LS6 clutch can. I am already having issues with mine after three lapping days. If you know who Ranger is go look at his posts about the LS6 vs LS7 clutches. I also follow his recommended procedure for maintenance and it does not help.
I got quite a few recommendations for the LS7 clutch. So hopefully it will work out for me. Unfortunately, it was going to ship today....so I don't think there is any turning back.

One resolution to a problem with the clutch is to do a drill mod on the hydraulic line.

Oh....I also got a remote bleeder setup too.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 06:21 AM
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Looks like a good package, are you doing the work? Good luck with the clutch. I went with a Textralia type and it's TIGHT! Your mod list just begs for a CCW drag pack!
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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OK, textralia oz700 is now on its way....I only wanna do this once for a LONG time....thanks for the warnings about the LS7 clutch.....thanks for making spend an extra $600!

No CCW drag pack for now.....just stock 16x8 camaro wheels
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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Wow I didn't know you're ready to pull the trigger. If you call TTi they can get the clutch parts minus flywheel. They used my stock flywheel and had it resurfaced & balanced, and could have saved that $600.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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I would much rather tell you my experience and reference Rangers and let you make the decision than to say nothing. Sounds like your going to have a really good setup now.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Dude,.....over on the other forum there was some,.....eh,....."stuff" about the LS7 clutch too I think you might want to see this https://ls1tech.com/forums/northwest-members/694538-i-got-new-mccleod-ls1-clutch.html I mean an awfull lot of us are talking about an awfull lot of horse power and for some,....some aplications are better than others,....just A thougt Im going to have ellis put the LS6 clutch in mine probubly sooner than I realy want $$$$
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 10:09 PM
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Good deal on passing on the junk LS7 clutch. Tex is the only way to go.
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