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    Drove the first LS9 Clutch equipped F-body today

    As some of you know I volunteered my car to be used in a test fit for one of Katech's up coming LS9X Clutch kits.
    Well I test drove it for Jason today because I have the most seat time in the car. Other then a slightly stiffer Pedal and the fact that the clutch grabs right off the floor I couldn't tell it was any different. I should be picking it up Tuesday, can't wait.
    Craig
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    congrats!!

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    • #3
      A BIG .
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      • #4
        Cool. So when are you building it to test the limits of the clutch?

        Used to own a Firebird.

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        • #5
          i wouldnt be able to take the pedal being close to the floor.
          also slows shifting

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          • #6
            Sweet! Glad to hear you'll be getting her back soon!
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            • #7
              very cool!

              Originally posted by 1BADAIR View Post
              i wouldnt be able to take the pedal being close to the floor.
              also slows shifting
              I have to agree with this though. i like my clutch to engage about a 1/4" from the top
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              • #8
                I only drove it for maybe 20 min yesterday and it take some getting used to.
                Not sure if the off the floor engagement is permenant or if it will change as the clutch breaks in.
                Craig
                Semi Retired Street Racer
                2012 Lava Red Mustang GT 5.0 MT82
                GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN
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                "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

                "For you who believe all you read, I caution you - you are daily being brainwashed for profit by extremely effective psychology with very little regard to factual accuracy. In short, you're at the mercy of the world's greatest bullshit artists with the morals of a stray tomcat."
                - Smokey Yunick

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                • #9
                  How is the LS7 different than the LS9 as far as clutch's are?
                  1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 - 6 Speed

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                  • #10
                    LS9 is a twin disc, LS7 is a single

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by ThreeHonks View Post
                      LS9 is a twin disc, LS7 is a single
                      The LS9 uses an aluminum flywheel aswell.
                      Jason told me the total pkg is 8 lbs less then the LS7 which puts it at a similar weight to the stock LS1/LS6 units.
                      Craig
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                      "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

                      "For you who believe all you read, I caution you - you are daily being brainwashed for profit by extremely effective psychology with very little regard to factual accuracy. In short, you're at the mercy of the world's greatest bullshit artists with the morals of a stray tomcat."
                      - Smokey Yunick

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                      • #12
                        Price is going to be a little steep for what it is though isn't it? $1500+?

                        Jury is still out of course but you could get a pretty stout aftermarket twin, hold more power for similar or better change, yes? I've got an RPS twin on my project list mainly due to recommendations of driveability, feel, no chatter, etc.
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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by LPE 403 View Post
                          Price is going to be a little steep for what it is though isn't it? $1500+?

                          Jury is still out of course but you could get a pretty stout aftermarket twin, hold more power for similar or better change, yes? I've got an RPS twin on my project list mainly due to recommendations of driveability, feel, no chatter, etc.
                          I agree
                          Whether there is going to be a huge market for this setup or not remains to be seen.
                          I for one have no complaints as mine was done for quite a bit less.
                          Craig
                          Semi Retired Street Racer
                          2012 Lava Red Mustang GT 5.0 MT82
                          GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN
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                          "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

                          "For you who believe all you read, I caution you - you are daily being brainwashed for profit by extremely effective psychology with very little regard to factual accuracy. In short, you're at the mercy of the world's greatest bullshit artists with the morals of a stray tomcat."
                          - Smokey Yunick

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                          • #14
                            Update

                            Got the car home thanks to my wife and father.
                            Did another longer test drive tonight and the clutch grab point isn't as low as I first thought. It's definetely lower then it was with ths old clutch, it now grabs about half way thru the pedal travel. It holds great in fact it scared me on a brisk mash of the throttle in second gear. Maybe it's just the salt dust covered roads and the summer only rubber playing tricks with me though.
                            Either way it's great to have my Car back, and I'd like to put out props to Jason and Katech for a wicked setup and a job well done.
                            Craig
                            Semi Retired Street Racer
                            2012 Lava Red Mustang GT 5.0 MT82
                            GONE BUT NOT FORGOTEN
                            sigpic
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                            1 of 1 Build Date 3/12/98

                            "Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end."

                            "For you who believe all you read, I caution you - you are daily being brainwashed for profit by extremely effective psychology with very little regard to factual accuracy. In short, you're at the mercy of the world's greatest bullshit artists with the morals of a stray tomcat."
                            - Smokey Yunick

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                            • #15
                              Glad you're happy with the setup!
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