New Clutch c5 Z06

[woof]

Hey chaps

before i order a new clutch from the US (the original doesn't really like the spirited driving, increased HP and stickier tyres)

looking to upgrade any recommendations ?

[ringram]

Best price/performance and stock feel is an LS7 clutch.
Works for me on my 2000 LS1 Holden. I think they are around $400US flywheel clutch etc.

[vetteheadracer]

I have a SPECS Stage 5 in my power mad C5 Z06 but they do a range of lower spec (sic.) ones which would fit, most of the US Corvette aftermarket vendors sell them. Changing the clutch is a nightmare job on a C5 as you need to drop the rear axle to remove the torque tube from the clutch which is in the bellhousing at the back of the engine.

[woof]

vetteheadracer said:

I have a SPECS Stage 5 in my power mad C5 Z06 but they do a range of lower spec (sic.) ones which would fit, most of the US Corvette aftermarket vendors sell them. Changing the clutch is a nightmare job on a C5 as you need to drop the rear axle to remove the torque tube from the clutch which is in the bellhousing at the back of the engine.

hey

yep i noticed what a crappy job changing the clutch would be come that point the last time it was up on the ramp !
Won't be doing that one myself

I've just going through clutch fluid changes - to see what difference that makes (if any)

[vetteheadracer]

woof said:

hey

I've just going through clutch fluid changes - to see what difference that makes (if any)

another fun job....changing the clutch fluid as the bleeder is on top of the bellhousing

[woof]

vetteheadracer said:

woof said:

hey

I've just going through clutch fluid changes - to see what difference that makes (if any)

another fun job....changing the clutch fluid as the bleeder is on top of the bellhousing

well when i said I've changed the fluid I've simply flushed it through by emptying the reservoir and refilling it multiple times until the fluid was clear - but it's only half a job - need to do it properly

Edited by woof on Monday 20th August 10:42

[V7TTE]

It's a job that most of us 'spirited' C5 drivers have to do regularly Some would say "design fault"...

[woof]

design fault it is then - i can't get do a proper change so i'll keep flushing the system as much as possible

still feel that the standard clutch just isn't up to the job really - i've never burnt out a clutch before on anything else

[stevieturbo]

Textralia OZ700.....


Anything else is just silly


Pedal is very light, it pretty much feels like standard, drives like standard...and seen me to more than a few low 10sec 1/4 mile passes, as well as countless slower runs, and about 6000 road miles before I got a bit daft and fitted a triple plate Textralia

The OZ700 is by far the best clutch I have ever owned. When I did remove it ( was upgrading tranny at same time ) it was barely just broke in.

[woof]

Seen some good reports on it - it's probably the one i would of picked out
thanks for the feedback

I guess at the same time i should get an ally Flywheel ?
any over things to think about whilst doing the clutch change ?

stevieturbo said:

Textralia OZ700.....


Anything else is just silly


Pedal is very light, it pretty much feels like standard, drives like standard...and seen me to more than a few low 10sec 1/4 mile passes, as well as countless slower runs, and about 6000 road miles before I got a bit daft and fitted a triple plate Textralia

The OZ700 is by far the best clutch I have ever owned. When I did remove it ( was upgrading tranny at same time ) it was barely just broke in.

Edited by woof on Wednesday 22 August 09:39

[ringram]

most usually replace the slave cylinder at the same time.

[stevieturbo]

I personally would not fit an aluminium flywheel, or any form of lightened up flywheel given a choice.

Nice strong steel every time ( although early Tex's just used a standard flywheel....they say it isnt, but it looked like one, but who knows...all I know is it worked perfectly )

[woof]

Thanks Stevie

I'm just ordering one now - there's a billet flywheel - whatever than means and I think I'll replace the master cylinder as well

[Boosted LS1]

woof said:

Thanks Stevie

I'm just ordering one now - there's a billet flywheel - whatever than means and I think I'll replace the master cylinder as well

Billet is a solid piece of steel as opposed to a cast iron item. Billet's denser and far stronger.

Boosted.

[V10 BAT]

If i`m not to late,you may want to get the remote slave bleeder hose.Makes bleeding the clutch a lot easier
cheers Dave