I have the good fortune to be shipping my 04 Z06 to Lingenfelter for a na 427 engine transplant, complete w/ long tubes. I'm thrilled, of course, but faced with a decision. Should I, must I, get a new clutch? My stock clutch has 13,000 very easy miles on it and is trouble free. The new engine will be putting out a minimum of 530+/530 at the crank. I am a staid and older fella who doesn't plan to race except for the occasional times when I run up against an absolutely overbearing Porsche or Beemer or tarted-up rice rocket that won't leave well enough alone.
Lingenfelter offers an Exedy single disk clutch assembly with aluminum flywheel as an option, but I fear that will be a considerably more aggressive set-up for my daily driver. I really like the easy-going take-up and feel of the stock clutch. Cost is not the primary issue, since at this point I'm already spending a good bit and don't want to be penny-wise and pound-foolish. My big concern is getting a set-up that takes away from the sheer pleasure and ease of driving the car.
Please give me your opinion--I appreciate the expertise advice of others.
Lingenfelter offers an Exedy single disk clutch assembly with aluminum flywheel as an option, but I fear that will be a considerably more aggressive set-up for my daily driver. I really like the easy-going take-up and feel of the stock clutch. Cost is not the primary issue, since at this point I'm already spending a good bit and don't want to be penny-wise and pound-foolish. My big concern is getting a set-up that takes away from the sheer pleasure and ease of driving the car.
Please give me your opinion--I appreciate the expertise advice of others.
