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08 v6 drivetrain woes

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My buddy has a manual 08 v6 with the pony package.

When in a higher gear at low rpm and at speed, if you accelerate or add throttle position it feels like something is spinning and the rear end unloads

Example:
At 55 mph and 2k rpm or so in 6th if you add throttle it feel like something is slipping seriously

However a 0-60 sprint or anything over 3.5k feels pretty strong

Clutch? But I'd think a clutch would melt at higher rpm
I thought maybe the rear was spinning cuz it was winter, but I'm not so sure here
Throw out or pilot bearing?
 
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50 k and no track days on the car, an no posi-trac
 
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sounds like clutch to me...
 
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Yah? Is 50 k about right for a clutch?

I wonder if that covered under the extended warranty
 
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cluth wont be covered by warranty
 
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Yep
 

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The higher the gear and the lower the rpm the less the clutch presses against the flywheel.
 

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mustangford289 said:
The higher the gear and the lower the rpm the less the clutch presses against the flywheel.
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Not true. The load or clamping force on the clutch disc is the same no matter the rpm or gear. In a lower gear and at a higher rpm the engine has an easier time in accelerating the vehicle, but the clamping forces of the clutch are the same.
 
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