97 trans am clutch in my 99 ss

**claytonr** · 07-18-2008, 11:18 AM

so one of my friends bought a trans am and rebuilt the motor and put an auto tranny .. he pulled out a SPEC clutch(idk what stage but it was with a supercharged motor) and wants to sell it to me for 150 bucks.i know thats SUPER cheap and it is in great shape but will it fit..my clutch is slippin very bad and will be gone any day soon..i went to the local parts store and they said one is 1/2 bigger than the other from what the computer showed..(the clutch is green by the way i dunno the part number so i couldnt tell you but i dont wanna drop my tranny for a clutch that wont fit.) please enlighten me on some of this!!!

**Wesman** · 07-18-2008, 01:45 PM

A clutch out of a 97 will not fit your 99. They tranmissions are different, the bellhousings are different, and the clutch release system is different.

I reccommend ordering the LS7 kit from the sponsors, it maintains stock pedal feel and longevity, but it holds significantly more power than stock. You should be able to get a complete package (flywheel, clutch disc, pressure plate, throwout, pilot) for slightly over $400.

**claytonr** · 07-19-2008, 02:40 PM

which sponsor is it??

**squee** · 07-20-2008, 07:31 PM

I'd say Centerforce Dual Friction or a Spec Stage 3+.

**claytonr** · 07-20-2008, 10:46 PM

well i had ordered the spec stage 3+ and i have to cancel it in 8 hours or i dont get my money back..im almost stock so i was told that the stage 3 would be too much clutch..the stage three kit was $404 and the ls7 clutch is gunna be $500 with the flywheel...what yal think??????

**squee** · 07-21-2008, 11:26 AM

I'd say Spec Stage 3+. I've heard nothing but good things about it. Also take into account your gonna need to have the flywheel machined if you go that route, as well as your gonna wanna replace the pilot bearing (not sure if its included), throughout bearing (don't think its included), slave cylinder, and '01-02 master cylinder with drill mod if you have the cash. Its definately worth it so you don't have to pull the tranny again.

**claytonr** · 07-22-2008, 04:24 PM

i ordered the ls7 kit w/flywheel and a slave cylinder..i didnt get the master...i pulled it all out today..(no fun) and the new shit should be in tommarrow!