SSPainter

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Yea i decided to do my own clutch (zzp stage 4) was a pretty easy but when It was all together GM decided to sell me a faulty TOB so i had to do it all over again to replace it

ninja44

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5 hrs @ $85/hr at Powell race shop.

Chevycobaltss3

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that is a average price, Im doing a clutch for someone i tuned for 200 actually im doing two of these lol. one lsj the other is a lnf. price wise im helping them out.... i usually charge 450. byt i think is the same price dont quote me on it.

BlackLsCoupe

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costed me $500 or $600 to get new clutch installed in my base so id say yes

Chevycobaltss3

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to do the clutch i just remove the two subframe (Engine cradle bolts) bolts nearest to the tranny so drivers side. and loosen the passangers bolts up to take tranny out and well the other stuff too

Fastgti69

what clutch are you getting, any info or link please. Is it just a clutch disc pretty much?

HHRSSouth

After calling around locally, no one sounds uber confident about the clutch install or wouldn't call me back. So I'm doing it myself

For those of you who have done the install yourself, did you use car ramps or jack stands to get the car up high enough for the transmission to clear out the bottom?

I get nervous working under a car up on the last notch of the jack stands, even with other supports to catch the vehicle if it slips or falls.

I already have a engine hoist to support the engine, a trans jack and all the tools.

Do you guys recommend a vacuum bleeder or bleeding the old school way?

Fastgti69

goodluck! take some pics maybe write up a DIY for some bonus points haha.

shadowfaxss

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Never tried ramps as I pull the front subframe to maneuver the trans jack comfortably. Pulling the subframe will require you to pull the lower control arm from the steer knucle.....so jackstands for me. I also prefer vacuum bleed. Works the best. Make sure you install a new release bearing and clutchpipe.

HHRSSouth

I've never done a fwd trans, I have done an awd trans, I wouldn't think a fwd would be harder, should be easier, atleast in theory.

HHRSSouth

Thanks for the tip, yeah i already have a new LNF TOB/Slave the only thing I need besides time and patience to get started would be some trans fluid.
But I have seen people are using the new redline GM equivelant (w/o friction modifiers).

I was talking about setting the car down on the ramps, not driving up on the ramps. Thus why I wasn't sure if it would be high enough jacking the car up and then setting it down onto the ramps for better stability.
I guess I could always use jack stands and put the ramps under to catch the car if it falls. That would put those Rhino ramp maxx to the test

jsscooby

if I do get a new clutch it WILL be a KY Cluch. The guy told me it includes the clutch, the pressure plate, and throwout bearing. Right now my stock clutch is holding the power pretty well so time will tell.

quikdcride

my clutch is at 70k and ive never had a problem with it but then again i dont abuse it i dont think
i sometimes got what i thought was clutch slip from first to second but have now been told that thats belt slip from so much torque on the pulley anyone else get that?

SmokinSam06

Gotta love having buddies that will do it for 100 bucks and are certified!

slowbalt84

ive went to about 6 places and have been quoted anywhere from $550 to $800.

brainchasm

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Question: if you're getting the clutch replaced, is that a good/bad/ideal time to have a LSD put in?

alleycat58

Not a bad idea since you're dropping the trans anyway. That is, if the shop can/has the tools to do it. I was quoted anywhere from $750-1000 for LSD install. You're only going to shave about an hour, maybe 1.5 of labor off by doing them at the same time.

Wickedlsj

Why are you going anywhere? Come down south and you can get it done for much cheaper.

steven2008ss

same here mine is getting fixed 8.1 hours was quoted for em as well

make sure you have LSD too if you G85 package you have LSD

mongorat427

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The trick is finding someone who works on 5 speeds to do the LSD which requires complete trans disassembly.

Nighthawk243

I wouldn't bother putting an aftermarket LSD in a F35 that didnt' come with one. Just cheaper and easier to pick up a used G85 F35 trans, then sell the stock non-lsd F35.

Mike08ss/tc

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Dropping the cradles on these cars is cake. Takes about 45min to drop it down. Yes you can take the tranny out without dropping the cradle but it makes working on it faster. One of our master techs has a 07 ss/sc and i went in with him to do a clutch. Took about 3hrs. That was with dropping the cradle.

alleycat58

LOL, it's just the FGP transmissions. Call up a shop and tell them you have a Honda transmission and they'll drool over working on it. Tell them you've got a SAAB tranny on your hands and it's like you just called and asked them if they install purple elephants.

This x1000. Lesson learned. I've had an LSD sitting in my house for 4 years now that I can't get a shop to install and/or can't afford to have installed.

StreetDreamz

I do clutches on SC/TCs for $250 for future reference. It is no 10 hour job. Maybe 5 with a lunch break.

Bring the car down here to Morgantown. I'll put that diff in for you for $250. Do a clutch/flywheel at the same time if you want.

shadowfaxss

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I can install them as well as long as the person has the necessary parts. I cannot complete it in 5 hours and would only do the work on the weekend. Hell, vacuum bleeding alone will take an hour to ensure the proper pedal.