Spec Clutch Question

95CobraMike

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What do you Guys think of spec clutches? Anyone have one on here?
If i got one should i go stage 2 or stage 3? Stage 2 is good for 520 HP and stage 3 is good for 680 hp...

When my engine is back in and new AL heads are on and i get the beast all tuned, i should be pushing 500hp to the wheels....

My only fear with the stage 3 is how "jerky" is it? Is it hard to engage without grabbing alot?

Thanks guys

 

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It's not always about how much the clutch is to. You have to look at the trans itself - especially in this case.

I have personally seen a SPEC III completely grenade a stock T5. It grabs so hard that it beat the transmission to death.

I'd go with a SPEC Stage II and deal with a little bit of slippage, if you get any at all....

Joe

 

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so it does grab hard? wow.....
in the near future (summer probably) i think im going to go with a tremec tko-600....

Stage 2 shouldnt slip should it?

 

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have a spec3 and love it, just be sure to follow the directions on proper breakin and shouldn't have a problem.

it still chattered after break in but now has completey gone away!!!

have gone 1.63 60ft and yeah there is pretty much no slip at all it either off or on, you have to try to raise the launch rpm a bit and will slip better!!!

 

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I'm looking to use my car on the street more than the strip

 

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95CobraMike said:

I'm looking to use my car on the street more than the strip

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yeah than i would stick with the stg2 but i also drive mine on the street. they recommend the stg3 with H/c/i and nitrous so i went with that and i don't regret it. i know my clutch holds up good with the t-56!!! and spray!!

 

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So alot of you guys actually have stage 3's and use it on the street and you are ok?

 

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I have the Stage III and the grip is unreal. Mine did chatter for 400 miles before it went away. Go with the Stage II.

 

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I wonder if you have a clutch with TOO MUCH clamping force if it can actually slow the car down?

(Meaning track times slow down with a more heavy duty clutch...)

Joe

 

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For the brief period of time i had my spec stage 2 in it felt like a really awesome clutch. I liked it a lot. Apparantley somewhere down the road before I installed it, the clutch got a small chip in it underneath the protective coating that I couldn't see. And pretty much scorched the pressure plate and caused a lot of vibrations. Good stuff! You might want to go ahead and get a SPEC flywheel that way it won't void the warranty by using a different flywheel. I lost a pretty good chunk of change. Plus they're lightweight!

 

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my issue in deciding is i will have about 500 rwhp, be daily driven, and still have the stock t-5.

I know it will only be a matter of time before i explode the t-5, but i dont think the stage 2 will be up to the task

 

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Follow the break in period carefully. I had my Stage1 last less than 800miles because of that.

 

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95CobraMike said:

What do you Guys think of spec clutches? Anyone have one on here?
If i got one should i go stage 2 or stage 3? Stage 2 is good for 520 HP and stage 3 is good for 680 hp...

When my engine is back in and new AL heads are on and i get the beast all tuned, i should be pushing 500hp to the wheels....

My only fear with the stage 3 is how "jerky" is it? Is it hard to engage without grabbing alot?

Thanks guys

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They rate in torque instead of HP.

I have the stage 3 and love it.

I have an interview with them next week for sales position. Depending on the $$ I will be selling them, I will hook anyone up from here that I can if I get the job. Will keep updated.

 

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please keep us updated I will need one by Fun Ford Atlanta this year my HD is going away so new clutch will be needed.

 

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I have the stage 3 with the billet steel flywheel and its fine after the break in period.

Whay do people with 500HP cars want soft clutches that arent grabby?. Just stop being a bitch and drive the car like you mean it!


-Jason

 

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What is a good price for a stage 2?
What did you pay?

 

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FYI, my friend has grenaded THREE stock t-5 trannies because of his stage 2. It's one hell of a clutch.

 

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95CobraMike said:

What is a good price for a stage 2?
What did you pay?

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I will get my friend to hook you up for now if you need one.


As for what I paid I had a hook up thru a dealer and my total out the door was $400 for the stage 3 and a billet steel flywheel.

 

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Tommy is completely right on the money with his words about SPEC. I'm glad I listened to you. I have a SPEC stage 1. Just be easy on it breaking it in and these things are awesome. I love mine. The oddest thing is that if i ever have to ride the clutch a lil on a hill at a light or anything it gives off a heavenly smell that ressembles a fruity berry smell. Kinda weird? Well anyway I love my SPEC.

 

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i think the stage II would be ample for your setup with a T5

I've had both the new style and old style Stage III and like em alot. there's not a "large" window in where the clutch slips but i feel thats how a muscle car should be. it grabs like hell and as mentioned above they do chatter at first