Clutch Kit Recommendations--the full Monty please - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

billschroeder5842 · 06-11-2021

My transmission in my 91 with 85k has decided to pout like a millennial asked to work over time. The trans made a clicking/popping metallic sound in first gear under load. We put the car up on a lift and put it in gear; it was clearly a "center of the transmission" noise.

I got some advice (thanks Lee and Steve) on things to check. The fork and ball stud are good. The trans is out and at a reputable local shop for tear down, inspection and either rebuild or replace. Not sure what we will find.

As long as the transmission is out, I'm going to replace the clutch and other appropriate parts as with 85k, it probably needs it.

Any recommendations on the proper "clutch kit" with all of the "correct" parts and things (upgrades?) to replace? I'm a spirited driver, don't race, but do the occasional burn out. The engine is pretty stock with SW headers and a great (great) tune by Steve Schroeder.

Thanks for the advice!

Ccmano · 06-12-2021

Here's what Mr. Haibeck has to say on the subject... always a good place to start.
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http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20W...0in%202019.pdf

06-11-2021	#1
billschroeder5842 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 591	Clutch Kit Recommendations--the full Monty please My transmission in my 91 with 85k has decided to pout like a millennial asked to work over time. The trans made a clicking/popping metallic sound in first gear under load. We put the car up on a lift and put it in gear; it was clearly a "center of the transmission" noise. I got some advice (thanks Lee and Steve) on things to check. The fork and ball stud are good. The trans is out and at a reputable local shop for tear down, inspection and either rebuild or replace. Not sure what we will find. As long as the transmission is out, I'm going to replace the clutch and other appropriate parts as with 85k, it probably needs it. Any recommendations on the proper "clutch kit" with all of the "correct" parts and things (upgrades?) to replace? I'm a spirited driver, don't race, but do the occasional burn out. The engine is pretty stock with SW headers and a great (great) tune by Steve Schroeder. Thanks for the advice! __________________ Bill Schroeder Texas Proud! 1991 Corvette ZR1 #1388 2015 Challenger Scat Pack Shaker

06-12-2021	#2
Ccmano Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 2,852	Re: Clutch Kit Recommendations--the full Monty please Here's what Mr. Haibeck has to say on the subject... always a good place to start. H http://www.zr1specialist.com/HAT%20W...0in%202019.pdf __________________ 90'ZR-1 #1461 Red/Black Ported Intake, Degreed Cams, OBX Headers & Exhaust, Fidanza FW, Secondary Delete, Custom tune, C6 GS Wheels. Sold 08 C6 Z51 Crystal Red Metallic Sold Vararam Intake, Tune, Sold 05 C6 Z51 Red/Black Sold 90'ZR-1 #1723 Black/Gray Sold but not forgotten 91' Z51 L98 White Vert. My First, you always remember your first. Sold.