Wish list for new hydraulics/ clutch

[Spikito]

OK so my slave cylinder is going out, this caused me to slip my clutch last week, so now I'm just going to replace it all.

Master - Tick Master
Slave - RAM or OEM
Clutch - LS7
Flywheel - Aluminum

What I've been hearing the most about are Spec stage 3 clutches, and Tick MC.

My car is stock for now, but I plan to mod it, nothing too crazy, but I plan to be in the 400hp range at some point.

So list off some things I should look into, and whatever I feel is best at the time, I will edit up top, and maybe make a poll.

[Spikito]

Tick sells complete kits....might be an option. They have an LS7 kit, and this one

http://www.tick-performance.com/tick...body/packages/

Ive heard good things about their MCs, but I dunno about everything else.

A full SPEC set up was about $1300

[TRANS-DAD]

I've been doin research on the same thing & most will say that the LS-7 w/ the tic master will feel close to stock & hold 400-450hp

[35th-ANV-SS]

I would steer away from Spec. I have the Spec Stage 3+ and I don't like the off the line chatter. Many people have it with Spec clutches.

I would consider the LS7, Monster, or RAM clutch over the Spec.

[Spikito]

Hhhhmmm.....not the first time I've heard about this chatter....but it seems to be associated with the 3+....I'm lookin at the 3

[bberretta]

Contact Mark at Kentucky Speed (kyspeed.com). He can get you everything you need. The LS7 clutch is a great option especially if you are only mildly modifying. The Tick MC is a fantastic work of art. I posted a list of parts on another post- I'll look for it.

edit, found the list:

Pilot Bearing 14061685
Rear Main Seal 89060436 (or get the FelPro kit that comes with the cover gasket as well for the same price as the GM rear main seal)
ARP Flywheel Bolts 30-2802
ARP Pressure Plate Bolts 134-2201
GM LS7 Clutch Kit
98-02 F-Body Slave Cylinder
Tick Performance Adj Clutch Master Cylinder
Tick Performance Remote Clutch Speed Bleeder Line

[2000dreambird]

I have the spec 3+ and have put over 2000 miles on it and never chattered once. I also have the tick adjustable master+speed bleeder and I love the set up. It's alittle mean compared to the stocker. But IMO still a great setup for DD. Get ahold of mark at Kyspeed that's where I got everything. Mark if definitely the man when it comes to this stuff, he even sat not the phone and talked me through the install on the tick. (you better have small hands) :0)

[35th-ANV-SS]

Hhhhmmm.....not the first time I've heard about this chatter....but it seems to be associated with the 3+....I'm lookin at the 3

Plenty of people with other Spec set-ups with the same problem. It is hit or miss. Some people have better luck than others. Just giving my .02. I think there are better clutches for the money.

[Spikito]

Sweet.....I'll see about getting ahold of him

[Spikito]

Gotta number for him?

[bberretta]

Gotta number for him?

If you're looking for Mark, send him a PM- MarksLS1TA

[marksls1ta]

you can call me at 606-422-8502 during the day. I will pm you my home number now also.

Thanks,
Mark

Thanks for the kind words guys.

Mark

[Spikito]

what about the throwout bearing.....required to replace or not?

[bberretta]

Might as well since you're in there. It comes with the slave cylinder.

[Spikito]

oh ok....this is my first time going through this myself, so I'm a little cautious, lol....I've got a good shop though, theyll take care of me

[Spikito]

Took the SS out today, first time in about 3 weeks, changed the oil so I took it around the block.

This thing is killing me.....Obviously the hydraulics are bad, every time I get it, the pedal is on the floor, gotta pump it up, but I'm not leaking any fluid. The pedal still feels squishy all the time, and my engagement point moves every time I push the clutch.

Sometimes it engages real hard, right off the floor, and other times its smooth and i have to come up a ways.

what really gets me though, is that it seems to hook pretty good at low RPMS, with ASR off, I can get sideways at 3k RPMS, or break the rear loose in 2nd from a 30 roll, but if I'm up around 50, 4th gear, and stand on it...then the clutch slips pretty good.

Whatever......but regardless I'm replacing it all, don't feel like hunting down a gremlin

[Maro SS]

Took the SS out today, first time in about 3 weeks, changed the oil so I took it around the block.

This thing is killing me.....Obviously the hydraulics are bad, every time I get it, the pedal is on the floor, gotta pump it up, but I'm not leaking any fluid. The pedal still feels squishy all the time, and my engagement point moves every time I push the clutch.

Sometimes it engages real hard, right off the floor, and other times its smooth and i have to come up a ways.

what really gets me though, is that it seems to hook pretty good at low RPMS, with ASR off, I can get sideways at 3k RPMS, or break the rear loose in 2nd from a 30 roll, but if I'm up around 50, 4th gear, and stand on it...then the clutch slips pretty good.

Whatever......but regardless I'm replacing it all, don't feel like hunting down a gremlin

had simular problems... replaced everything.. went with the ls7 mark from kyspeed took good care of me for parts!

[Spikito]

yeah I've already been talking with him

[Spikito]

just ordered my new slave from KY speed.


bought a slave from kentucky for $125, lol....oh how time can change context.....

[marksls1ta]

thanks for the purchase order is goin out Monday

Mark