I can't speak to that one specifically, but in general, replacing a clutch SUCKS! Words to ponder... ;)

Dang. Awesome parts list. You really are blowing it out of the water. I guess that drop in cost of living from CA to TX is really helping this project.... :D

So what is the current clutch and its condition?

Yeppers.

meh, put a new disc in it if everything looks. start upgrading after you break the engine in. Its a wear item.

I figured this would be the answer. I't s like asking a crack dealer if I should buy more drugs.....

The flywheel and PP have surface rust on them so need to be cleaned up. Overall the disk is not very worn at all. My only real concern is poor shifting at higher RPM's



This is what I am thinking to do. I hear the factory clutch is the same as the LS7 which I'm told is pretty good although heavy as hell. I'm not sure of this...

And you know with all these upgrades, and the "different" new type of power you have in the LS, you wont' be very "soft" on her. So yes, i concur, go with the baddest clutch u can. I'm beatin the snot outa mine (stock C5 Luk clutch) and so far so good, man its fun......

Hope you at least saved a few bucks... maybe more.

https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=46955

I agree it will be beat up pretty good. I'm excited to get it all done.

I got a very good deal on them. While the savings from Cali to TX is very good I do still need to save a few $$$ where possible

Thinking of spending $$$, I was checking out those C&R radiators like you have. The look spectacular and I really like the integrated cooler.... unfortunately I don't think that is quite in the budget yet....

Steve,

saw this in Curtis's(spiffav8) thread. Page 8. Jeff posted it along with more engine build details. Thought of you when I saw it

will be installing a new ACT Sport/ Race 6 pad Clutch kit w/ ACT Prolite lightened flywheel

I've made a little bit of progress on the car but am still waiting on a few more parts.

I decided to go with a vaporware tank with a ZL1 pump. The guys at Ricks did a great job and were terrific to work with.

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I also received my SW headers. In general these are nice but there were a few things I noticed could have been improved. At the collector they pinched the tubes down and did not clean up the inside. Also on the primaries they could have done a better job cleaning the area after the welding too. Nothing huge that a die grinder and some time couldn't fix. I did use the plates they sent and the fitting of the block with the clam shell mounts seems to be perfect. I never pulled the trans so it's in the exact position it was with the SBC. It bolted up pretty well, only needed to move maybe 1/2" which was simple.

I am very glad it is an aluminum block. It makes test fitting things soooooo much easier. Next thing I need to work out is the Alt/PS mounting. I want to place the alternator on the pass side below the water pump where the A/C compressor used to be. I also want the PS down fairly low on the driver side almost like the SC PS. I need to fab up some mounts when I find some time


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Here is the factory 2010 Camaro mount with SW plates and Speedtech Pitman

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Internal engine wise i have most of the parts. The block is honed for the new pistons, rotating assembly fully balanced with crank keyway added for the balancer. Custom cam from BTR is in along with the Johnson tie bar lifters. I'm only waiting on the heads.

TEA has the port and valve blueprint (45/50 angles) complete but also needed to change all the guides. Apparently they were completely worn out with only ~28k miles. BTR should have the heads now for final blend and assembly. I hope to get them back late next week.

Goal is to have the car running just after labor day. It's a bit of a stretch...

I'm surprised at those headers --- you're spot on -- the weld quality - and in fact the mounting holes are not what I would expect. Sloppy!


Glad it's coming together Steve! It better be up and running when I get there the end of September for Lonestar Nats!


Salt Lick and Franklins here we come!!