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  • Start date Start date Apr 15, 2007

Jizabel

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As some of you know I had a input shaft snap on me. I was running a Spec 3+. I don't do hard launches ( i hate to sqeal tires on the line) i just like to bang thro the gears. The shaft snapped during a 3-4 shift was this a 1 in a million happening? Does this happen alot with the SPEC 3+? I got a new shaft and i'll install it tom. What i'm asking is, if I use the Spec again will i have another broken shaft on my hands? Or should I buy a not so agressive clutch, if so what do you all suggest?
Thx Ken
 

metroplex

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someone suggested using a forged/stronger input shaft when using the Spec 3 clutch. My guess is that the Spec 3 clutch grips the flywheel surface so tightly that the weakest link becomes the input shaft. A stock clutch would most likely slip as you bang through the gears.
 

MisterCMK

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Were you using a 10spline or 26spline input shaft?
 
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