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2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-17-2010, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMAR0

It looked like you just unhook the hose from the brake/clutch reservoir, plug the hole, attach to the gto clutch reservoir. Am i right?

That is all it takes to do it, and get a 3/8 plug and 2 hose clamps

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petersimov

when u do this mod do u need to bleed the clutch after

No all you do is pump the pedal 10 times stop and pump it one more set.

Quote:

Originally Posted by clg_98ta

I just got my GTO clutch reservoir from GMPartsDirect... I ordered a month ago and got an email saying it was on national backorder (3rd time trying to order it). Then 2 weeks later I got another email saying it had shipped.

Now I guess I need to install it...

If you don't i will buy the reservoir from you for my Z28 next year.LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

I'm interested in this mod as well. If it helps any on the v6 I'll probably end up doing it myself.

Don't see why not use it in the V6.

nak3dsnake · 08-17-2010, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2SSRS

Don't see why not use it in the V6.

True.

CAMAR0 · 08-17-2010, 09:33 PM

It's going into my V6 tomorrow.

I'll get back to you guys and let you know how the install goes on a V6.

Kilo-9 · 08-17-2010, 10:40 PM

I also got the call that my GTO reservoir and new Camaro reservoir are in. I believe it's been posted before, but the L99 and LS3 cars both use the same combined reservoir...there's just a tab that they snap off to attach the hose for the manual cars. I am going with a new reservoir to avoid any issues with the hose plug leaking...

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 08-18-2010, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kilo-9

I also got the call that my GTO reservoir and new Camaro reservoir are in. I believe it's been posted before, but the L99 and LS3 cars both use the same combined reservoir...there's just a tab that they snap off to attach the hose for the manual cars. I am going with a new reservoir to avoid any issues with the hose plug leaking...

That is right its the same brake reservoir on the LS3 and L99 cars. and the same on all the V6 cars.

Moriartii · 08-18-2010, 10:02 AM

So the GTO reservoirs are available now? When I went to do this they were on backorder.
Cheers
K

Moriartii · 08-18-2010, 10:25 AM

Just ordered both the GTO and Camaro reservoirs, so we shall see.
Cheers
K

CAMAR0 · 08-18-2010, 10:43 AM

Yup, ordered thurs came in tuesday. $14 at dealer.

caverman · 08-18-2010, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMAR0

Yup, ordered thurs came in tuesday. $14 at dealer.

Which dealer did you buy it from?

I just called a couple local dealers and the don't have it, said it was on back order, and I would need a VIN to order it.....and no ETA on arrival.

Anyone have a GTO VIN they can PM to me so I can use it?

MS3DALE · 08-18-2010, 03:42 PM

There are some available,The dealer just has to know how to order them

(And a GTO VIN does help!)

caverman · 08-18-2010, 04:17 PM

I just got an email back from GMPartsDirect and they said they are backordered with no ETA.

CAMAR0 · 08-18-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caverman

Which dealer did you buy it from?

I just called a couple local dealers and the don't have it, said it was on back order, and I would need a VIN to order it.....and no ETA on arrival.

Anyone have a GTO VIN they can PM to me so I can use it?

Ill PM you the one i usd when i get home. Orderex from hubler chevrolet indianapolis, in.

SC2150 · 08-18-2010, 08:04 PM

The issue is the same one experianced by the C5 & C6 vettes for years. The real issue is several design flaws not corrected properly since 1997. First the line from the master to the slave runs to close to the exhaust, and adding headers makes it even more of an issue since the heat causes the fluid to breakdown & and develop sludge, which reduces the ability of the fluid to move back and forth through the system.

Second, the resivoir on the master is to small for agressive driving allowing the fluid to break down to quickly (you can do frequent changes like the road course guys do and avoid the issue).

The cars driven "normally" (read: slow shifts) rarely encounter this issue, but quick & frequent fast shifts and clutch action are where it rears it's ugly head.

There have been several fixes through the years, the "drill" mod, different fluids, etc., but the only real solution is a remote large capacity resivoir and a way to move, or circulate the fluid through it so there is always a fresh, cool, clean supply of fluid to the system.

Not very practical for the everyday average driver, but a great mod for the agressive driver or road racer.

I have not released this system yet, but if anyone wants more info let me know.

Moriartii · 08-18-2010, 09:49 PM

So let me pose this question, if the GTO reservoir seems to be a bugger to get, why couldnt one get another Camaro reservoir and use that in tandem? It it has the to outlets use that bridged into one line, so you would have the original reservoir for the brake system. Then the second Camaro reservoir with two lines going to a "Y" for the clutch??
Crazy idea?
Cheers
K

08-17-2010, 09:33 PM	#73
CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	It's going into my V6 tomorrow. I'll get back to you guys and let you know how the install goes on a V6. Last edited by CAMAR0; 08-18-2010 at 05:54 AM.

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Kilo-9 Dog Is My Copilot Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,394	I also got the call that my GTO reservoir and new Camaro reservoir are in. I believe it's been posted before, but the L99 and LS3 cars both use the same combined reservoir...there's just a tab that they snap off to attach the hose for the manual cars. I am going with a new reservoir to avoid any issues with the hose plug leaking... __________________

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08-18-2010, 10:02 AM	#76
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	So the GTO reservoirs are available now? When I went to do this they were on backorder. Cheers K

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CAMAR0 Loose is Fast! Drives: Mikes Hard Lemons Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brick House Posts: 645	Yup, ordered thurs came in tuesday. $14 at dealer.

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SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	The issue is the same one experianced by the C5 & C6 vettes for years. The real issue is several design flaws not corrected properly since 1997. First the line from the master to the slave runs to close to the exhaust, and adding headers makes it even more of an issue since the heat causes the fluid to breakdown & and develop sludge, which reduces the ability of the fluid to move back and forth through the system. Second, the resivoir on the master is to small for agressive driving allowing the fluid to break down to quickly (you can do frequent changes like the road course guys do and avoid the issue). The cars driven "normally" (read: slow shifts) rarely encounter this issue, but quick & frequent fast shifts and clutch action are where it rears it's ugly head. There have been several fixes through the years, the "drill" mod, different fluids, etc., but the only real solution is a remote large capacity resivoir and a way to move, or circulate the fluid through it so there is always a fresh, cool, clean supply of fluid to the system. Not very practical for the everyday average driver, but a great mod for the agressive driver or road racer. I have not released this system yet, but if anyone wants more info let me know.

08-18-2010, 09:49 PM	#84
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	So let me pose this question, if the GTO reservoir seems to be a bugger to get, why couldnt one get another Camaro reservoir and use that in tandem? It it has the to outlets use that bridged into one line, so you would have the original reservoir for the brake system. Then the second Camaro reservoir with two lines going to a "Y" for the clutch?? Crazy idea? Cheers K