Isaac Lewis

so i have an 05 cobalt ss stage 3. it needs a clutch. if i were to get the GMPP upgraded lsj clutch kit, do i need a throwout spacer in there? zzp said that i SHOULDNT need one. but im looking for a definite answer.

Tdubbs

Nope, not needed. I will offer some advice though. If you do get the GMPP clutch, the holes in the pressure plate where it sits on the dowels of the flywheel will be larger. To help center the pressure plate on the flywheel, cut a standard Bic white stick pen into three pieces, then use them to center the pressure plate perfectly.

Just some helpful info I found here that worked great when I did mine.

Isaac Lewis

awesome dude. everyone has been a huge help on here.

no_ss

iTrader: (2)

Don't get one. That spacer is specifically for zzp southbend according to them. I got one and used it with my southbend (not from zzp) and it pressed my TOB into my pressure plate springs and kept the clutch engaged/disengaged while the pedal wasn't pressed.

Isaac Lewis

ok. so this is my last question. the GMPP clutch comes with a throw out bearing. should i use the one it comes with or an upgraded TOB for the LNF. because i already bought an LNF TOB thinking i would need one.

Tdubbs

If you do go that route, the kit comes with an LNF throw out bearing. It's considered an upgrade for the LSJ. Whatever clutch you get make sure you get new flywheel bolts, as they are torque-to-yield(one time use).

Isaac Lewis

ok. thanks for the advice dude. do you think the clutch kit would be a good combo with a fidanza lightweigh aluminum flywheel?

Tdubbs

It should work without issue. Until it breaks in the gmpp bites pretty close to the floor, so it may take some getting used to paired with a light flywheel but nothing crazy.

double clutch

iTrader: (1)

Just go with a new oem. You dont need the fidanza for that setup and its not the best for driveability on the street

Bass_Waves

iTrader: (24)

I have a thread somewhere explaining the spacer how it does not work. Basically. Don't get it.

isael872

i have a problem guys.... i had bought a stage 3 south bend clutch with a zzp aluminum flywheel, the tob over extended and the clutch broke scratching up my flywheel... they returned my money for a faulty clutch but idk what else to get? can i use a clutch masters with zzp 150$ flywheel oem? do i need a spacer? i haven’t been able to drive it.