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tavo431 · 09-16-2013, 10:51 PM

Was up guys I should be getting my new clutch soon and was wondering what else should I upgrade while doing the clutch?

Pressure Plate & Clutch Disc
- Pressure Plate Bolts
- Flywheel
- Throwout Bearing

This is what the clutch comes with ^^

BigMatt · 09-17-2013, 04:36 PM

throw in an mgw shifter while your there

Bell040 · 09-17-2013, 04:59 PM

In a Vette you should install a remote clutch bleeder line for easy fluid swaps if you ever have the clutch out. I am not sure if that is needed on a Camaro (it IS A MUST on a Vette)....... you might want to check, because now would be the time to do it.

I am putting a clutch in my Z06 as we speak because I did not know this about Vettes. It was worthy of its own sticky in the Z06 secton on CorvetteForum... http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-and-cure.html

bottom line..... you need to do a full clutch fluid swap in a vette with every oil change... or else.

For the remote bleeder check here: http://www.tickperformance.com/clutch-hydraulics-2/
and here: http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...010-v8-camaro/

I am not sure if the Camaro is different since we are not hearing about this problem with our cars... but it is an available part from Tick Performance... which means people are buying them. I will keep mine fresh now to be safe. If I ever remove the clutch in my Camaro, I will be adding a remote bleeder.

tavo431 · 09-18-2013, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigMatt

throw in an mgw shifter while your there

Thx, but I already installed a TWM shifter while on jack stands and it sucked lol
If I knew I was going to do clutch soon I would have waited.

Synner · 09-18-2013, 09:06 AM

Remote bleeder line and a separate clutch fluid reservoir.

tavo431 · 09-18-2013, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bell040

In a Vette you should install a remote clutch bleeder line for easy fluid swaps if you ever have the clutch out. I am not sure if that is needed on a Camaro (it IS A MUST on a Vette)....... you might want to check, because now would be the time to do it.

I am putting a clutch in my Z06 as we speak because I did not know this about Vettes. It was worthy of its own sticky in the Z06 secton on CorvetteForum... http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-and-cure.html

bottom line..... you need to do a full clutch fluid swap in a vette with every oil change... or else.

For the remote bleeder check here: http://www.tickperformance.com/clutch-hydraulics-2/
and here: http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...010-v8-camaro/

I am not sure if the Camaro is different since we are not hearing about this problem with our cars... but it is an available part from Tick Performance... which means people are buying them. I will keep mine fresh now to be safe. If I ever remove the clutch in my Camaro, I will be adding a remote bleeder.

Bell thx for the input I already ordered a remote bleeder 👍 I also did a little researched an people were saying it was best installing one while doing clutch. The thing I'm not sure about is where does the remote bleeder end/goes?

If I'm not mistaking it connects somehow to the slave cylinder right? But where does the other end go? Anybody have pictures of their remote bleeder installed in their 2010 camaro ss?

tavo431 · 09-18-2013, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synner

Remote bleeder line and a separate clutch fluid reservoir.

Thx buddy I forgot to mentioned on my previous post that I ordered the bleeder and the stage 1 clutch reservoir from JDP.

Synner · 09-18-2013, 09:13 AM

Then just drive the piss out of it. A Metco driveshaft safety loop wouldn't hurt if you drive it hard and you're there anyways.

blazzin1 · 09-18-2013, 09:58 AM

I think if I was doing a clutch upgrade, I would seriously consider looking into this....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317449

This is a RAM aftermarket slave cylinder, right?!?!?

Joe@CPR.com · 09-18-2013, 11:02 AM

Do a remote bleeder for sure! If you are looking at doing a mcleod we are the AZ distributor for them and have unbeatable pricing on their entire line. Give us a shout if you have any questions.

cornerspeed92 · 09-20-2013, 04:19 PM

I didn't want to start a new thread.I searched,but found nothing,so im just posting here.I have the clutch separator installed,and change fluid after every tank.In the pic, this is how dirty after 1 tank.When i change fluid i take out the old fluid,and go thru 5 sessions of pumping the clutch 30 times empty fill,and repeat.The car is off,so my question is,does this create premature wear on my clutch?

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 09-21-2013, 11:02 AM

Might wear out your knee, but it won't do anything to the clutch.

John B.

09-16-2013, 10:51 PM	#1
tavo431 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: houston tx Posts: 239	Clutch upgrade....what else? Was up guys I should be getting my new clutch soon and was wondering what else should I upgrade while doing the clutch? Pressure Plate & Clutch Disc - Pressure Plate Bolts - Flywheel - Throwout Bearing This is what the clutch comes with ^^

09-17-2013, 04:36 PM	#2
BigMatt 2010 Camaro 2 SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Clayton Delaware Posts: 1,218 View My Garage	throw in an mgw shifter while your there __________________ Forged LS3, FED M311 heads, CAI Inc, ARH 1 7/8, Corsa Xtreme, Taylor Wires, MGW Shifter, Street slayer twin carbon clutch, Tick braided clutch line & speed bleeder, ZL1 Diff Swap, BMR Split drop, Sway Bars, Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Pro bushing kit, Carslyle racing 15in conversion, Whipple, LPE dual fuel pumps, Rx catch can, Id1300x, Alky Control

09-17-2013, 04:59 PM	#3
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	In a Vette you should install a remote clutch bleeder line for easy fluid swaps if you ever have the clutch out. I am not sure if that is needed on a Camaro (it IS A MUST on a Vette)....... you might want to check, because now would be the time to do it. I am putting a clutch in my Z06 as we speak because I did not know this about Vettes. It was worthy of its own sticky in the Z06 secton on CorvetteForum... http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...-and-cure.html bottom line..... you need to do a full clutch fluid swap in a vette with every oil change... or else. For the remote bleeder check here: http://www.tickperformance.com/clutch-hydraulics-2/ and here: http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...010-v8-camaro/ I am not sure if the Camaro is different since we are not hearing about this problem with our cars... but it is an available part from Tick Performance... which means people are buying them. I will keep mine fresh now to be safe. If I ever remove the clutch in my Camaro, I will be adding a remote bleeder. __________________ Ordered: 10-13-08 Built: 3-30-09 (#1691) Recieved: 6-12-09 Blacked out, Cammed (Lunati Voodoo 233/245, .578/.598 @114°, +4°), ARH LTs, VR OTR CAI, Cutouts, and lots of other fun mods. Last edited by Bell040; 09-17-2013 at 05:14 PM.

09-20-2013, 04:19 PM	#11
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	I didn't want to start a new thread.I searched,but found nothing,so im just posting here.I have the clutch separator installed,and change fluid after every tank.In the pic, this is how dirty after 1 tank.When i change fluid i take out the old fluid,and go thru 5 sessions of pumping the clutch 30 times empty fill,and repeat.The car is off,so my question is,does this create premature wear on my clutch? Attached Images __________________

09-18-2013, 09:06 AM	#5
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Remote bleeder line and a separate clutch fluid reservoir.

09-18-2013, 09:13 AM	#8
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Then just drive the piss out of it. A Metco driveshaft safety loop wouldn't hurt if you drive it hard and you're there anyways.

09-18-2013, 09:58 AM	#9
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	I think if I was doing a clutch upgrade, I would seriously consider looking into this.... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=317449 This is a RAM aftermarket slave cylinder, right?!?!?

09-18-2013, 11:02 AM	#10
Joe@CPR.com Account Suspended Drives: 03 vette, 94 trans am, 04 gto Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 995	Do a remote bleeder for sure! If you are looking at doing a mcleod we are the AZ distributor for them and have unbeatable pricing on their entire line. Give us a shout if you have any questions.

09-21-2013, 11:02 AM	#12
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Might wear out your knee, but it won't do anything to the clutch. John B.