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So what seems to be a continually popular subject since the Gt came out is the life of the clutch. My clutch is maybe starting to have signs of dieing. So I was wondering how much has this been costing everyone and under what conditions are the dealers covering the job. Thanks Train Man

if your under warranty you could try to have them cover it, or if you want a sport/performance clutch go buy one and have that installed by yourself/friends or a shop (the dealer will cost too much most likely)

so like how much for each of those options

Quote, originally posted by Train »so like how much for each of those optionsIf you go with the aftermarket option, you're probably lookin at $400 or so.

Gripforce//Exedy Stage 1 is much less, something around $150-$200. Check eBay. EDIT: Here's their better than OEM (Stage 1) for $119+s/h: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVWStage 2 for $139: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...QrdZ1Labor will run you $400-$600, depending on the shop. It's a long job.PS: The SEARCH button is your friend . There's a TON of "GT Clutch" Threads around here, including the sticky at the top of this forum. I'm sure there's plenty of info in there for you. Good luck.

Already post a time or two about this.. but i have a problem with my GT... Or is it a problem? i'm close to be unable to shift after hitting lift.. Lets' say at 7000rpm... I thought that a change of clutch would help but maybe it's the transmission? i should change or both?Clutch seemed to be a good avenue for me since my factory clutch will die anyway so wasnt a bad move to upgrade to a better clutch but now i'm not sure it's the clutch that is in problem...Pontiac dealer told me.. that it was normal since it's not a car for powershift!

What exactly does it do when it doesn't let you shift? grind? stick?

Grind would be a good description... In brief, lets say lower than 6000 rpm it pass without problem. higher than that i have to "force" it a bit.. and usually respond with a grinding complain...

Quote, originally posted by Legros »Grind would be a good description... In brief, lets say lower than 6000 rpm it pass without problem. higher than that i have to "force" it a bit.. and usually respond with a grinding complain...Is that through all gears, or just 1 in particular?

Well... since i didnt push my luck and hit lift in 4th gear i would say 1st to second.. and second to third present the same symptoms...

Quote, originally posted by Legros »Well... since i didnt push my luck and hit lift in 4th gear i would say 1st to second.. and second to third present the same symptoms... I have similar systems every now and again. And when it does get difficult to shift, the shift itself is usually quite jerky. I just always assumed that I needed both an aftermarket clutch like u said, but also a short shifter. But I really don't know how much those would help.

Quote, originally posted by tcam »I have similar systems every now and again. And when it does get difficult to shift, the shift itself is usually quite jerky. I just always assumed that I needed both an aftermarket clutch like u said, but also a short shifter. But I really don't know how much those would help.Same feeling from the shifter... but i find it hard to believe that it would only need a short shifter (would be fun but i doubt )

Quote, originally posted by Legros »Well... since i didnt push my luck and hit lift in 4th gear i would say 1st to second.. and second to third present the same symptoms... You might have a synchronizer problem, not the clutch, but I'm not sure

And that would be a good or a bad news...? For the price of the reparation? Anyway i'll bring the car to a performance shop and have a test run .. i guess they will know better then the GM guys...

Quote, originally posted by Legros »And that would be a good or a bad news...? For the price of the reparation? Anyway i'll bring the car to a performance shop and have a test run .. i guess they will know better then the GM guys... Possibly good if you're still under warranty, worse than a clutch if not. I suggest you take it to your Pontiac dealer shop ASAP.