MY03C5Z

Had my c5z for 10 years now, still on the original clutch and it’s seen better days. Finally decided to replace it, going with an LS7 clutch/pressure plate. Allowing myself 4 days for the job, guessing I’ll have it all back together by Sunday. I always heard this was a big job but damn, I can’t believe how much has to come out to do this, holy crap.

I thought things were going well today until I realized the headers have to be moved out of the way of the bell housing too, wish I would have loosened them up while it was still on the ground lol. Just figuring how to get it 30” off the ground took some work this morning. Ready to drop the rear cradle/diff/trans/torque tube in the morning, should be fun!

Vette_DD

Been here 18 years and lost the C5 forum?

Capn Hook

Just because you can put the transmission in the rear doesn’t mean you should.
It’s because of GM engineers I’ve learned new derogatory words throughout the years.

MY03C5Z

First response and someone is already giving me ****. Gotta love this place!

TurboTnZ06

4 days, lolz, mine took a lot longer, probably because I shipped the M12 to RPM trans rebuild it to level 4 or something 10x better than stock. Don't forget may as well replace the axle seals too. Worst part is jacking the rear 4 ft up in the air to get the exhaust out.

Patsgarage

Well since the embargo has already been lifted.........................yellow ?
JK, good luck.

MY03C5Z

Oh, I had the exhaust out before, that was a walk in the park compared to this job. But yeah, figuring how to get the car this high up was a bit tricky.

MY03C5Z

Oh, right, forgot how disliked yellow vettes are here in OT….

flange

Just because one can do a job doesn't mean they should. Call the guy.

KarlK

how much HP do those cool flames add?

Patsgarage

MY03C5Z

Yeah, those came with the car, wasn’t my idea. Was never a big fan of them but didn’t feel like spending the money to remove them.

MY03C5Z

I am the guy.

Patsgarage

At least this way you know it will be done right.

VatorMan

I’ve done it a couple of times. All I can say, is follow the Tech book to the letter.

Digital Disaster

Seriously, call the guy.

MY03C5Z

Ever have any problems after the install?

TurboTnZ06

The only tech book I used was the threads from guys changing clutches at the bowling green hotel parking lot. No problems. Installl a remote slave bleeder too, and wrap the slave line in thermal wrap so it doesn't get as hot by the exhaust.

TorchRedRocket

Bigger ***** than me taking on that job without a lift

C5 Hardtop

Put that in the for sale section for $55k just like everyone else.