Clutch Replacement [Archive] - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

93RubyZ

10-03-2006, 12:48 AM

I think I'm going to have to replace my clutch soon. Not looking for anything exotic, just basic stock replacement. Any suggestions? Any tips on where I should have this done or would any decent transmission shop be able to do a good job? Thanks for your input.

3504v

10-03-2006, 01:18 AM

tf95ZR1

10-03-2006, 04:30 AM

off this web site:

NEW OE MANUFACTURED CLUTCH KITS
NEW OE MANUFACTURED CLUTCH KITS - All corvettes 1989-1999.....$260.00 shipped in the US.
Clutch kits consist of the pressure plate, disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and align tool. The pressure plate is made by by valeo same as all factory clutches on 1989 and later corvettes.

Contact: Tom at Carolina Clutch at 888-462-2739 or Email at: tkw636190@cs.com

guinnessdood

10-03-2006, 12:32 PM

I am going to have to replace mine soon also, clutch is engaging pretty high. A good shop that knows ZF's might be hard to find, may want to pay the extra for a good vette shop. I have heard that for stock or lightly modded ZR1's the stock clutch is the best choice.

Even for heavily modified cars the stock clutch seems to hold up well. Ask Dwight Eickmeier with his 415 C.I. 600+ RWHP car. He is still using the stock pieces. A good reputable shop in your area should be able to handle the clutch job. It is straight forward. Bill Boudreau is well versed in the tranny arena (www.zfdoc.com). He is in Phoenix.

tf95ZR1

10-03-2006, 02:11 PM

A god reputable shop in your area should be able to handle the clutch job.

I sure wish god would put my car back together.
:)
Sorry Uly, I couldn't resist........
See ya in Las Vegas
Ted Feder

guinnessdood

10-03-2006, 03:43 PM

I sure wish god would put my car back together.
:)
Sorry Uly, I couldn't resist........
See ya in Las Vegas
Ted Feder
I see ya got yerself a good case of the SmartAzzes there! WooHoo!! I hope yours is back together in time for Vegas too...mine is down with a cold...as in no cooling currently...Corey Henderson shipped me a new Ron Davis Radiator yesterday.

tf95ZR1

10-03-2006, 04:26 PM

mine is down with a cold...as in no cooling currently...Corey Henderson shipped me a new Ron Davis Radiator yesterday.

Why not a fluidyne?
:)

I see ya got yerself a good case of the SmartAzzes there! WooHoo!!
I shore do!!

tf95ZR1

10-03-2006, 04:30 PM

Corey Henderson shipped me a new Ron Davis Radiator yesterday.

Why not a fluidyne?
:D :D :D
I heard they just drop in.

I see ya got yerself a good case of the SmartAzzes there! WooHoo!!
I shore do!!
C ya!

93RubyZ

10-05-2006, 02:32 AM

Thanks for the tips. I would be looking for a stock replacement, so it sounds like Carolina Clutch is a good way to go. Now I just need to find a good transmission shop to do the work.

rkreigh

10-05-2006, 07:59 PM

autozone also carries the stock stuff at only 310

tom is great too!!

blackjack

10-05-2006, 10:34 PM

93RubyZ

10-13-2006, 01:15 AM

i know im opening a can of worms,but not everybody knows how to use a clutch properly...i know,i have the same problem with my customers(harleys) ...just dont let'er slip too long...among other things...
bj 91/1735

You're probably right. I knew a clutch was going to be needed soon when I bought the car so now is about the time to get that taken care of.

WB9MCW

10-13-2006, 06:42 AM

I bought the ceramic race clutch and an alum. flywheel from CC....other than the dreaded rut,,rut,,rut,,, "tranny-gears" rattle at idle and low rpm's under load...the new setup is unreal...rev to 3500 dump the clutch and hold on...all my friends are impressed to say the least...I am now testing the life span of half shaft u-joints...lol

I kept the old flywheel (in fine shape) so I can revert her back if ever needed!!!

"Ceramic" it is a beautiful thing.............................

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