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Might have a lead on a 6sp GTO w/ 350hp motor. However, I've been used to 4 cylinder sticks all my life. Is the GTO's going to be substantially stiffer?
Although some like a stiff clutch - I am not one of those
 
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It may be a bit stiff if you're used to economy cars. Usually sports cars have a stiff clutch. I don't know what it would be like on the GTO though since GM wants it to be a touring car. I'm sure someone more useful then me will chime in shortly.
 
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Re: Just curious, is the clutch in the 350hp GTO a bit stiff if you are used to 4 cylinders? (orbit)

It will be stiffer.
Due to the heavy duty nature of the clutch pack itself. Of course its needed to sustain abuse from driving a 350 hp & high torque car. I'd say buy it and get used to it. You'll like it.
 
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Re: Just curious, is the clutch in the 350hp GTO a bit stiff if y ... (thatguyoverthere)

It's not bad at all. The only cars I'd worry about would the Viper and pre-'05 Mustangs. The Mustangs had a clutch pedal made out of granite.
 
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Re: Just curious, is the clutch in the 350hp GTO a bit stiff if y ... (JustinCSVT)

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It's not bad at all. The only cars I'd worry about would the Viper and pre-'05 Mustangs. The Mustangs had a clutch pedal made out of granite.

I like a stiff clutch pedal. It gives me reassurance that the clutch is going to hold even if I do something stupid (high rpm drop clutch maneuver for example)
If a heavy clutch is an issue, you might start putting the vehicle in neutral and releasing the clutch when at stoplights.
 
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Re: Just curious, is the clutch in the 350hp GTO a bit stiff if you are used to 4 cylinders? (orbit)

If you're used to a VW? Yes it'll feel stiff, if you're used to most any other performance car? It should feel relatively light. Surprisingly the cutch pedal on a WRX is heavier.
 
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Re: Just curious, is the clutch in the 350hp GTO a bit stiff if you are ... (anarchyx34)

The way poster's respond, the more clutch feel you have equals more character and soul in a car. So basically what I'm saying is...the GTO has more soul then a VW.
 
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Re: Just curious, is the clutch in the 350hp GTO a bit stiff if you are ... (anarchyx34)

Quote, originally posted by anarchyx34 »
If you're used to a VW? Yes it'll feel stiff, if you're used to most any other performance car? It should feel relatively light.

Quoted for truth.
 
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Re: Just curious, is the clutch in the 350hp GTO a bit stiff if y ... (JustinCSVT)

Quote, originally posted by JustinCSVT »
It's not bad at all. The only cars I'd worry about would the Viper and pre-'05 Mustangs. The Mustangs had a clutch pedal made out of granite.

Its not that bad. It grabs funny and has a short travel, but it doesnt seem that heavy.
 
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I always find that clutches are something you get used to really quick... For example, in my old Galant VR4, I found the clutch to be just fine. Then I test drove a GTI 1.8T, and that thing felt like it was barely there... After driving it for a few years, it became second nature.
Your left foot will get used to anything, even a Lambo
 
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Re: Just curious, is the clutch in the 350hp GTO a bit stiff if y ... (sirtophamhat)

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Its not that bad. It grabs funny and has a short travel, but it doesnt seem that heavy.

I've haven't driven a stock GT so you're probably right. The one I drove for 2 weeks had a Centerforce unit in it.
 
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Re: Just curious, is the clutch in the 350hp GTO a bit stiff if you are used to 4 cylinders? (orbit)

I just took a test-drive in a 06' GTO 6 speed and the clutch was not that stiff.
 
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Re: Just curious, is the clutch in the 350hp GTO a bit stiff if you are u ... (jacobyb)

thanks for the input
tried the car out today, and although the clutch was better than expected - the shifting absolutely sucked. it seemed very vague, rubbery, and very long shifts. This is 2006 - come on people....
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besides getting in a p-i-s-s-i-n-g match with auto vs. stick - and lower gas mileage, any bad things about the auto 350hp gto?
 
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Re: Just curious, is the clutch in the 350hp GTO a bit stiff if you are used to 4 cylinders? (orbit)

The auto will be the 4L60E, not sure if the last 6.0L GTOs got the 4L65E. The 6 speed needs a quickshift kit, not sure if it fixes it completely but I've been told it really helps. The auto is so-so, my former V6 Commodore wagon had the 4L60E and it was very average. Drive the auto and see how you like it. Personally I would go 6 speed with quickshift and still have change over the auto. Just watch the clutch system, I know a couple of LS1 6 speeds, which uses the same setup, which have had numeros clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder failures.


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