Its time for a new clutch, I have a stock 06 V, I really want to put a LS7 clutch in, but not really sure on what else I will have to buy other than the clutch kit, I was looking and found a LS7 clutch kit with pressure plate and fly wheel for $550. What else should I be looking for. Also heard about remote bleeding, not sure about that either, any input will be very helpful.
The only other thing you need is either an LS7 slave, or a spacer for the LS6. I would just order the whole thing from Luke at Lindsay Cadillac (oh wait, I did!)
Do you have a # for him, How much did you pay for the entire kit? Thanks for the help. I remember looking online a while back and came across a website that had pics and a step by step install for the LS7 clutch, but I cant find it now, funny how when you need something you cant find it, but as soon as you dont need it, it will show up.
check our dealers after january 1st,we will be ofering a clutch for the guys looking at the ls7 but our clutch will take more abuse and be avalible at around the $499 range complete
What's the reason for buying an LS7 that needs all the extra parts, compared to buying a decent aftermarket clutch? The aftermarket route seems less expensive to me.... Forgive my ignorance, I need a new clutch too, but as slow as this forum is it's impossible to search for the EXACT answer I'm looking for.
An LS7 clutch and flywheel needs a longer stroke slave cylinder or a spacer because the flywheel is essentially thinner than the stock one creating more room between them. I'm pretty sure the overall cost of the LS7 clutch and flywheel is less than an aftermarket setup, mostly because of the cost of the aftermarket lightweight flywheel. I replaced my LS7 clutch disc and pressure plate for $325 last summer.
I just checked this out, http://www.corvetteguys.com/spec-aluminum-flywheel-c6stock.html If I was to buy this, would I still have to replace the Slave? what is the difference in the weight of a monster flywheel and an LS7 flywheel, because I dont what my car to be too jerky, because my wife drives it sometimes, and i dont think she would be too good with a really light flywheel.
I suggest the regular Monster flywheel. The lightweight may be a little jerky in traffic and may not be ideal for your wife. Here is the pricing on the whole Monster kit www.monsterclutch.com/gm.html
I've heard Spec clutches are good too, get whichever you feel more comfortable with.
I just checked this out, http://www.corvetteguys.com/spec-aluminum-flywheel-c6stock.html If I was to buy this, would I still have to replace the Slave? what is the difference in the weight of a monster flywheel and an LS7 flywheel, because I dont what my car to be too jerky, because my wife drives it sometimes, and i dont think she would be too good with a really light flywheel.
When you get a lighter flywheel, do you loose top end power. A co-worker has the 5.7 gto, and said when he put in a lighter aftermarket flywheel, his acceleration increased but when he was on the highway he lost top end power. Is this what happens when you get a lighter flywheel? I am about to get the LS7 clutch from luke, and I think it is 25 or 28lbs, which is lighter than our stock fly wheel. I was just wondering before I buy, I really dont want to loose too much top end power.
"The Level 3 with 18lb flywheel comes in at about 46.5 lbs (pressure plate, disk and flywheel) and about 56.5 with the 28lb flywheel." by Chris in another thread on Monster Clutch Holiday sale.
Heavy - my clutch, flywheel, plate, the whole assembly was roughly 1/3rd - 1/2 the weight of the stock ish. The 15lb flywheel makes a hell of a difference in the first 3 gears!
Ls7 clutch "kit" from Luke was installed yesterday.
We found the the orig flywheel with 74k miles broke, meaning it had play in it -- I think the center piece that connects to the two flywheels broke
and I think that was causing the clunk.... which is now gone.....
Even though I took it easy for the drive home, I definitely noticed an improvement in engagement (much lower)
now I need to go drive it to break it 250miles before I can really get on it....
Thanks QMS in Lewisville, TX
they also installed my new brakes pads, oil catch can...
I was looking at my stock flywheel when it was installed on Tuesday with Bill. What you are describing is very much the same as mine, and is actually the design of the wheel. That disgusting play is actually the design of the stock fly wheel...
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