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alwayscode390 · 04-08-2014

I have noticed my clutch lets out really high up , almost where the pedal is fully disengaged (maybe an inch from the top).

Is this typical for our systems?

The clutch on my Viper engages really low , about an inch off the floor (opposite of the ZR-1).

I wasn't sure if this may be a clue that I am about ready for a new clutch? I don't notice it slipping at all , so it may be normal ... but I was just curious enough to ask you guys.

The car has 44k miles on it , and got the LPE topend package installed at 23k miles ... so not sure if its the original still or not.

I tend to get the loud transmission sound after everything is warmed up too. I think my flywheel weights are flopping around if its even the dual mass anymore.

If it is time for a clutch and flywheel replacement, whats everyones favorite aftermarket combination to look into?

Thanks!

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GOLDCYLON · 04-08-2014

Mines always high

alwayscode390 · 04-08-2014

OK, that's great news, thanks Goldcylon!

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Kevin · 04-08-2014

very high but Marc Haibeck told me that means I need to replace the clutch

alwayscode390 · 04-08-2014

Ive never ran a clutch out until it failed before.

Whats the worst that can happen , it locks you out of shifting?

What kind of damage can happen?

Isnt there a way to test if you are slipping or not by putting it in 4th gear at a low rpm, then giving it a good amount of throttle (then watch if the RPMs rise too quickly)? ---

FU · 04-08-2014

Quote:

Originally Posted by alwayscode390

Whats the worst that can happen , it locks you out of shifting?

What kind of damage can happen?

Transmission syncro's.

Bearly Flying · 04-08-2014

Mine is very high also and the clutch in it does not have much feel to it, it's either engaged or not...Makes stop and go driving a Royal pain in the Butt.

Previous Owner had an Aluminum flywheel and Heavy duty clutch of unknown origin installed, I'm going to try changing it out for a more Street Friendly version.

We Gone · 04-08-2014

My 91 is just past mid way with new clutch & PP Marc just installed it. The 93 is about the same with 26k miles.

scottfab · 04-08-2014

Mine is midway between all the way up and to the floor.

alwayscode390 · 04-08-2014

That's if you try to force it into gear though, right? ---

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alwayscode390 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: STL Posts: 492	Where does your clutch engage on the pedal? High or low? --- I have noticed my clutch lets out really high up , almost where the pedal is fully disengaged (maybe an inch from the top). Is this typical for our systems? The clutch on my Viper engages really low , about an inch off the floor (opposite of the ZR-1). I wasn't sure if this may be a clue that I am about ready for a new clutch? I don't notice it slipping at all , so it may be normal ... but I was just curious enough to ask you guys. The car has 44k miles on it , and got the LPE topend package installed at 23k miles ... so not sure if its the original still or not. I tend to get the loud transmission sound after everything is warmed up too. I think my flywheel weights are flopping around if its even the dual mass anymore. If it is time for a clutch and flywheel replacement, whats everyones favorite aftermarket combination to look into? Thanks! --- __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 01' Dodge Viper GTS 11' Ford Raptor 90' ZR-1 Corvette LPE #699

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GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,155	Re: Where does your clutch engage on the pedal? High or low? --- Mines always high __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

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alwayscode390 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: STL Posts: 492	Re: Where does your clutch engage on the pedal? High or low? --- OK, that's great news, thanks Goldcylon! --- __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 01' Dodge Viper GTS 11' Ford Raptor 90' ZR-1 Corvette LPE #699

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Kevin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 4,632	Re: Where does your clutch engage on the pedal? High or low? --- very high but Marc Haibeck told me that means I need to replace the clutch __________________ It's not the car, it's the people - Doug Johnson 90 r/r "KEYS ON" nick named "T.L.B"

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alwayscode390 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: STL Posts: 492	Re: Where does your clutch engage on the pedal? High or low? --- Ive never ran a clutch out until it failed before. Whats the worst that can happen , it locks you out of shifting? What kind of damage can happen? Isnt there a way to test if you are slipping or not by putting it in 4th gear at a low rpm, then giving it a good amount of throttle (then watch if the RPMs rise too quickly)? --- __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 01' Dodge Viper GTS 11' Ford Raptor 90' ZR-1 Corvette LPE #699

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Bearly Flying Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ponoka, Alberta, Canada Posts: 158	Re: Where does your clutch engage on the pedal? High or low? --- Mine is very high also and the clutch in it does not have much feel to it, it's either engaged or not...Makes stop and go driving a Royal pain in the Butt. Previous Owner had an Aluminum flywheel and Heavy duty clutch of unknown origin installed, I'm going to try changing it out for a more Street Friendly version. __________________ 91 ZR-1 Arctic White/Gray 01 C-5 Magnetic Red/Black 85 FJ 1100 (Big Bore kit, Hooligan Bike) 05 FJR 1300 Yamaha (Long Distance, Sport Touring) And a whole whack of RC Planes

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,170	Re: Where does your clutch engage on the pedal? High or low? --- My 91 is just past mid way with new clutch & PP Marc just installed it. The 93 is about the same with 26k miles. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

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scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,207	Re: Where does your clutch engage on the pedal? High or low? --- Mine is midway between all the way up and to the floor. __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people