opinions on spec stage 1?

[IndyBlk5.0]

im strongly thinking about buying one of these clutches. Anyone have any opionions on these clutches? They worth it? Thanks!!!!!!

 

[IndyBlk5.0]

oh common i know you guys have used these.... whats up with them?

 

[cevtv]

I have no complaints with mine.

 

[91LX302]

I have one, and love it

 

[IndyBlk5.0]

grab good? good life?

 

[DaveB]

Mine grabs fine after 20k miles, but the TO bearing does squeel. Otherwise, a great clutch.

 

[5spd GT]

The Spec Stage 1 will most likely be my next clutch when this stock one wears out...

David

 

[Black 93 Fox]

I love mine the only complaint i have is that it chatters a little thats it grabs like a mo fo.

Black 93 Fox

 

[StreetStang37]

my stage 2 doesnt chatter at all. the stage 1 should be plenty for you unless you plan on nitrous or supercharger and even then it should hold for a good while unless you abuse it bad.

 

[billetunderwear]

never had my stage 1 slip or chatter. it's been on for about 4000 miles. Great pedal feel too.

 

[clarkjr]

Some chatter can be due to a flywheel that was not surfaced properly or not at all or is possibly damaged. The t/o bearing squeel has been eliminated as SPEC now uses a fiber Timken bearing. Just make sure you follow the break-in procedure very closely.

 

[IndyBlk5.0]

so all new spec stage 1 clutches have the fiber timken bearing for the t/o? If not, i would buy a separate centerforce t/o bearing, but if the one in the kit is fine then i wont have any problems i suppose. I am going to have my flywheel ground flat by my machine shop during engine build. So that wont be a problem...

 

[clarkjr]

Yes, the new ones come with the Timken bearing unless otherwise specified by the customer. What SPEC used at one time as their standard was a very good quality BCA/Federal-Mogul bearing that I beleive was/is used as Ford's OEM supplier. Anyway, the Timken has produced better results.

 

[IndyBlk5.0]

there is nothing more annoying than a chattering t/o bearing, (or exhaust leak) ... so if it is good enough to have many years of not chattering, then i wont buy a centerforce, and precausions or anything to make these last the longest?

 

[BelueLX]

I think SPEC makes about the best clutch you are going to find for the money. Ive tried about 5 different brands and the SPEC has by far lasted the longest.

 

[LXMiker]

i have had mine in for about 3000 miles. grabs awesome. no chatter. great pedal feel.

check out the reviews on here for the spec clutches and the other ones.....

 

[IndyBlk5.0]

is 177+8.20 shipping a good deal?

 

[cobradvm]

I have a spec stage 1 - just completing the break in period. I also installed a new stainless steel flywheel. I had a slight amount of chatter on the first day and that was about it. It grabs like a mofo like others have described. You need to match revs for it to be smooth, otherwise it will grab and jerk you around. I think that it typical of any performance clutch.
I called to check on the Timken bearing, as you may read about others trashing the "plastic" t/o bearing. I spoke to the spec guys and they confirmed it was a Timken bearing that they have been using for about a year with good results. Just to verify I went into a parts store and looked at a Timken bearing and sure enough it is the exact same (about $35). They will swap it out for an all steel bearing if you prefer. I would stick with the TImken though, as it appears to have the best reputation.

The price seems fair.

Howard