Clutch Replacement - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

93RubyZ · 10-03-2006

I think I'm going to have to replace my clutch soon. Not looking for anything exotic, just basic stock replacement. Any suggestions? Any tips on where I should have this done or would any decent transmission shop be able to do a good job? Thanks for your input.

3504v · 10-03-2006

I am going to have to replace mine soon also, clutch is engaging pretty high. A good shop that knows ZF's might be hard to find, may want to pay the extra for a good vette shop. I have heard that for stock or lightly modded ZR1's the stock clutch is the best choice.

tf95ZR1 · 10-03-2006

off this web site:

NEW OE MANUFACTURED CLUTCH KITS
NEW OE MANUFACTURED CLUTCH KITS - All corvettes 1989-1999.....$260.00 shipped in the US.
Clutch kits consist of the pressure plate, disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and align tool. The pressure plate is made by by valeo same as all factory clutches on 1989 and later corvettes.

Contact: Tom at Carolina Clutch at 888-462-2739 or Email at: tkw636190@cs.com

guinnessdood · 10-03-2006

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Originally Posted by 3504v

I am going to have to replace mine soon also, clutch is engaging pretty high. A good shop that knows ZF's might be hard to find, may want to pay the extra for a good vette shop. I have heard that for stock or lightly modded ZR1's the stock clutch is the best choice.

Even for heavily modified cars the stock clutch seems to hold up well. Ask Dwight Eickmeier with his 415 C.I. 600+ RWHP car. He is still using the stock pieces. A good reputable shop in your area should be able to handle the clutch job. It is straight forward. Bill Boudreau is well versed in the tranny arena (www.zfdoc.com). He is in Phoenix.

tf95ZR1 · 10-03-2006

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Originally Posted by guinnessdood

A god reputable shop in your area should be able to handle the clutch job.

I sure wish god would put my car back together.

Sorry Uly, I couldn't resist........
See ya in Las Vegas
Ted Feder

guinnessdood · 10-03-2006

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Originally Posted by tf95ZR1

I sure wish god would put my car back together.

Sorry Uly, I couldn't resist........
See ya in Las Vegas
Ted Feder

I see ya got yerself a good case of the SmartAzzes there! WooHoo!! I hope yours is back together in time for Vegas too...mine is down with a cold...as in no cooling currently...Corey Henderson shipped me a new Ron Davis Radiator yesterday.

tf95ZR1 · 10-03-2006

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Originally Posted by guinnessdood

mine is down with a cold...as in no cooling currently...Corey Henderson shipped me a new Ron Davis Radiator yesterday.

Why not a fluidyne?

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Originally Posted by guinnessdood

I see ya got yerself a good case of the SmartAzzes there! WooHoo!!

I shore do!!

tf95ZR1 · 10-03-2006

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Originally Posted by guinnessdood

Corey Henderson shipped me a new Ron Davis Radiator yesterday.

Why not a fluidyne?

I heard they just drop in.

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Originally Posted by guinnessdood

I see ya got yerself a good case of the SmartAzzes there! WooHoo!!

I shore do!!
C ya!

93RubyZ · 10-05-2006

Thanks for the tips. I would be looking for a stock replacement, so it sounds like Carolina Clutch is a good way to go. Now I just need to find a good transmission shop to do the work.

rkreigh · 10-05-2006

autozone also carries the stock stuff at only 310

tom is great too!!

10-03-2006	#1
93RubyZ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 310	Clutch Replacement I think I'm going to have to replace my clutch soon. Not looking for anything exotic, just basic stock replacement. Any suggestions? Any tips on where I should have this done or would any decent transmission shop be able to do a good job? Thanks for your input.

10-03-2006	#2
3504v Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: norcal Posts: 16	Re: Clutch Replacement I am going to have to replace mine soon also, clutch is engaging pretty high. A good shop that knows ZF's might be hard to find, may want to pay the extra for a good vette shop. I have heard that for stock or lightly modded ZR1's the stock clutch is the best choice.

10-03-2006	#3
tf95ZR1 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northridge, CA Posts: 1,457	Re: Clutch Replacement off this web site: NEW OE MANUFACTURED CLUTCH KITS NEW OE MANUFACTURED CLUTCH KITS - All corvettes 1989-1999.....$260.00 shipped in the US. Clutch kits consist of the pressure plate, disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and align tool. The pressure plate is made by by valeo same as all factory clutches on 1989 and later corvettes. Contact: Tom at Carolina Clutch at 888-462-2739 or Email at: tkw636190@cs.com

10-05-2006	#9
93RubyZ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 310	Re: Clutch Replacement Thanks for the tips. I would be looking for a stock replacement, so it sounds like Carolina Clutch is a good way to go. Now I just need to find a good transmission shop to do the work.

10-05-2006	#10
rkreigh Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Alex VA Posts: 1,080	Re: Clutch Replacement autozone also carries the stock stuff at only 310 tom is great too!!