new gmpp clutch, break in period??
04-27-2012, 02:16 PM
#27
yes well i got the pedal covers for two reasons
they look awesome
and yes gas pedals twice as stiff. now, i was used to the touchyness of the old pedal but this one just feels more legit.
link to said part
Pedal Cover Set for Manuals 12499876
they look awesome
and yes gas pedals twice as stiff. now, i was used to the touchyness of the old pedal but this one just feels more legit.
link to said part
Pedal Cover Set for Manuals 12499876
04-27-2012, 02:18 PM
#28
after installing mine i had trouble for a few weeks getting mine into gear at higher rpms when going to switch gears quickly. dunno if it was me getting used to it or what but its on my list of best mods done to car. youll enjoy it!
did my catback purchase from you fund this? lol
did my catback purchase from you fund this? lol
and actually that moneys going to a zzp longtube header!
I couldn't swallow paying someone $600 to change my clutch. I honestly couldn't believe how easy it was after doing it. Took me 8 hours to swap. That was including building an engine cradle to hold the motor while the trans was out haha. I could swap it in half the time next time around.
04-27-2012, 04:14 PM
#29
Senior Member
dont smoke trees when you are working on your car. problem fixed. rofl.
on a more serious note, when doing a long job, i always put the nuts and bolts in labled ziploc bags, and i also label all electrical connectors and hoses with masking tape using letters and numbers. taking pictures helps too. I also always make sure my garage is clean, and that I have specific spots for each tool. It's also important to put your tools back when you are done using them. its easier to get them out of the toolbox when you know where they are than to look around for 15 minutes because you forgot where you put it lol.
on a more serious note, when doing a long job, i always put the nuts and bolts in labled ziploc bags, and i also label all electrical connectors and hoses with masking tape using letters and numbers. taking pictures helps too. I also always make sure my garage is clean, and that I have specific spots for each tool. It's also important to put your tools back when you are done using them. its easier to get them out of the toolbox when you know where they are than to look around for 15 minutes because you forgot where you put it lol.
04-27-2012, 09:13 PM
#30
Lol ya I know it can seem overwhelming. It was for me when I first looked at it. But I just took my time and followed the LSJ build book and it was really easy. But I know some poeple aren't as mechaniclly inclined as others. The money I saved installing the clutch myself I put towards my TVS haha.
05-01-2012, 10:37 AM
#31
dont smoke trees when you are working on your car. problem fixed. rofl.
on a more serious note, when doing a long job, i always put the nuts and bolts in labled ziploc bags, and i also label all electrical connectors and hoses with masking tape using letters and numbers. taking pictures helps too. I also always make sure my garage is clean, and that I have specific spots for each tool. It's also important to put your tools back when you are done using them. its easier to get them out of the toolbox when you know where they are than to look around for 15 minutes because you forgot where you put it lol.
on a more serious note, when doing a long job, i always put the nuts and bolts in labled ziploc bags, and i also label all electrical connectors and hoses with masking tape using letters and numbers. taking pictures helps too. I also always make sure my garage is clean, and that I have specific spots for each tool. It's also important to put your tools back when you are done using them. its easier to get them out of the toolbox when you know where they are than to look around for 15 minutes because you forgot where you put it lol.
well i've gone 350 miles so far, cars running great and shifting like a dream. bout time to start trying some launching!
and burn some rubber!
05-01-2012, 02:49 PM
#32
Senior Member
Thinking about getting the GMP clutch as well. Mine does the not let it out of gear crap at high RPMS, tried changing my clutch fluid (It was black with blackk floating stuff in it) That didnt work. I dont really have the facalities to change the clutch myself. I read the LSJ Power book (Its a great book) I dont have the means to drop my transmition or engine frame assembly like it says in the book, so looks like I'll have to have a shop do it. 
I'm sure Rick would be glad for the money / buisness though. I've been to his shop a few times for stuff. He seesm to have a good operation and crew going.
I'm sure Rick would be glad for the money / buisness though. I've been to his shop a few times for stuff. He seesm to have a good operation and crew going.
01-08-2013, 09:48 AM
#38
Hey guys, I just put a gmpp upgraded clutch and tob w/ clutch pipe and new flywheel bolts and clutch plate bolts in 2 days ago. I've put 64 miles on it so far. Sometimes just normal driving it is hard to shift into gears And also the engagement point is basically on the floor.. i Find sometimes if i mash my Pedal to the floor it shifts Easy into gears like normal. I'm not sure if it needs bleeding or if its just part of breaking in the clutch (I've never done a clutch swap until now or even drove a car with a upgraded clutch in it lol).. 😔 I have a 07 ss/sc w/ 2.6, 60's, meth, 3" dp, stage 2 belt w/ ot tensioner, dual pass plate, phenolic spacer, hurst sts, & WickedSS tuned! 👍 If anyone could chime in and help me out before I have to do worn not needed!
01-08-2013, 09:52 AM
#39
The grab point for the gmpp is pretty much on the floor that didn't change for me.
as for sometimes hard shifting, check your shift linkage cable in front of your shifter.... make sure thats prperly adjusted. doesn't take much to make shifting harder than it needs to be
as for sometimes hard shifting, check your shift linkage cable in front of your shifter.... make sure thats prperly adjusted. doesn't take much to make shifting harder than it needs to be
01-08-2013, 09:58 AM
#40
The grab point for the gmpp is pretty much on the floor that didn't change for me.
as for sometimes hard shifting, check your shift linkage cable in front of your shifter.... make sure thats prperly adjusted. doesn't take much to make shifting harder than it needs to be
as for sometimes hard shifting, check your shift linkage cable in front of your shifter.... make sure thats prperly adjusted. doesn't take much to make shifting harder than it needs to be
01-08-2013, 12:48 PM
#41
Hey guys, I just put a gmpp upgraded clutch and tob w/ clutch pipe and new flywheel bolts and clutch plate bolts in 2 days ago. I've put 64 miles on it so far. Sometimes just normal driving it is hard to shift into gears And also the engagement point is basically on the floor.. i Find sometimes if i mash my Pedal to the floor it shifts Easy into gears like normal. I'm not sure if it needs bleeding or if its just part of breaking in the clutch (I've never done a clutch swap until now or even drove a car with a upgraded clutch in it lol).. 😔 I have a 07 ss/sc w/ 2.6, 60's, meth, 3" dp, stage 2 belt w/ ot tensioner, dual pass plate, phenolic spacer, hurst sts, & WickedSS tuned! 👍 If anyone could chime in and help me out before I have to do worn not needed!
01-08-2013, 01:36 PM
#48
Driving your car with that new clutch should be done with care for the first few heat cycles—
so don’t plan on drag racing in the first 10 minutes out. Once you have a few easy engagements
in the clutch and at least one heat cycle, the clutch should be ready for regular usage—
if there is such a thing with one of these rockets!
so don’t plan on drag racing in the first 10 minutes out. Once you have a few easy engagements
in the clutch and at least one heat cycle, the clutch should be ready for regular usage—
if there is such a thing with one of these rockets!
01-08-2013, 02:06 PM
#49
Senior Member
01-08-2013, 02:12 PM
#50
Driving your car with that new clutch should be done with care for the first few heat cycles—
so don’t plan on drag racing in the first 10 minutes out. Once you have a few easy engagements
in the clutch and at least one heat cycle, the clutch should be ready for regular usage—
if there is such a thing with one of these rockets!
so don’t plan on drag racing in the first 10 minutes out. Once you have a few easy engagements
in the clutch and at least one heat cycle, the clutch should be ready for regular usage—
if there is such a thing with one of these rockets!
