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kenthompson
10-16-2007, 01:34 AM
What are the opinions of the lords of Z as to clutch preference?

Stock,
Centerforce,
Spec,
Beck?
other?

The throwout bearing will need to be changed in mine, and I'm guessing that I will just change the clutch while I'm at it.

Oh, and add an aluminum flywheel and put the hurst shifter in at the same time.
bradslt5
10-16-2007, 04:35 AM
id get ahold of bill b the zfdoc and get what ever he recommends
WB9MCW
10-18-2007, 08:25 AM
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/forum/showpost.php?p=15199&postcount=12

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3361&postcount=7

http://www.carolinaclutch.com/images/Header.gif

I AM A VERY HAPPY CUSTOMER OF CC NOW!!!
Jeffvette
10-18-2007, 03:18 PM
You don't need anything wild or exotic. There are guys with stroker motors running around on the stock set up.

You should still be able to get the stock LUK pressure plate assembly from either Bill B www.zfdoc.com or go and talk to Tom @ Carolina Clutch.
kenthompson
10-19-2007, 12:09 AM
You don't need anything wild or exotic. There are guys with stroker motors running around on the stock set up.

You should still be able to get the stock LUK pressure plate assembly from either Bill B www.zfdoc.com (http://www.zfdoc.com) or go and talk to Tom @ Carolina Clutch.

I talked to Bill a day ago. He recommended going with Carolina Clutch.

Now all I need is a lift to get under the car with......

KT
tf95ZR1
10-19-2007, 02:52 AM
Now all I need is a lift to get under the car with......

KT

No problem, Ken. I used jack stands (up pretty high) and
removed my trans when I had to get a new one from Bill B.
Warning- the trans is surprisingly heavy. A Bit*h to lower,
and a Bit*h to maneuver to re-install. And be careful with
the pilot bearing/rear engine seal.
ridalinLT5
10-19-2007, 03:40 AM
hi. who is bill is he a tranny guy mine acts funny seomtimes the pedal feels funny ti only comes up a few inches. bradslt5 you are in california too i see.
tf95ZR1
10-19-2007, 02:41 PM
Bill Boudreau knows and works on ZF trans/clutches, etc.
and is in AZ.
His website is:

http://www.zfdoc.com/
bradslt5
10-19-2007, 05:41 PM
hi. who is bill is he a tranny guy mine acts funny seomtimes the pedal feels funny ti only comes up a few inches. bradslt5 you are in california too i see.ya where are you located? is yucca valley down by palm springs? are you a new zr1 owner too ?
ridalinLT5
10-19-2007, 06:27 PM
id get ahold of bill b the zfdoc and get what ever he recommends

who is billb is he a real doctr. haha
yah im by 29 palms too

tf95zr1 i didnt see that link it looks like i have a hydraulic problem thanks. hope my transission isnt hurt
ridalinLT5
10-23-2007, 11:14 PM
that was the problem it woreks good now. thanx to the guy on here who gave me some advic it worked!
XfireZ51
10-24-2007, 08:02 PM
Buy a spung hub LT-1 Camaro clutch disc. It really helps in reducing the clatter from the ZF when in neutral. I bought mine from SLP. Not sure they offer one anymore tho.
Paul Workman
11-23-2007, 09:31 AM
Bill B: Good guy report!!

Bill provided me with a new ZF and modified it with matched synchro springs and by opening up the oil galleries (to assure the reverse gear does not starve...again...a common problem with the ZFs, accoring to Bill).

I got the new transmission, all the work done and shipped for $2650 (ish). His web site has a ton of good info, not only on the ZF, but on the clutch maintenance and repair as well.

check it out -

http://www.zfdoc.com/faq.htm

P.