SPEC Clutchs for our 2.3L Turbo

[MSM0075]

I'm looking into getting a SPEC clutch for my '88 Turbocharged Mustang. I've heard nothing about good things with SPEC clutches from the 5.0 guys. I really want to go Stage III to be ready for my future mods but I'm afraid its going to be a bit too much for the daily use. So that would lead me down to a Stage II then, Well I heard that SPEC Stage II clutches in our turbo 2.3's aren't that great. Spec Stage I would be a decent stock replacment and thats a bit too low for the future. What do you guys reccomend? Any of you have SPEC Clutches installed? Any feedback would be great.

Thanks,
Michael

 

[MustangPatty]

(Could be wrong here) Its my understanding that the clutch is based more so on the Transmision, and not so much on the engine, IE, you get a clutch for a 5.0 T5 and it "SHOULD" work in a 2.3 T5. mabey somebody "In the Know" will chime in here and put me in my place...

 

[hmplslncln]

No the 5liter clutch will not work on a 2.3. The 2.3 clutch is smaller in diameter. The 2.3 even uses a different "T5".

I have installed many Spec clutches without any problems. I would recomend a "Stage II" just because the Stage III is a little to much for street use. Besides unless you are running over 400hp you don't need it anyways.

 

[MSM0075]

I've heard on turboford that a few people had problems with SPEC Stage II. You havn't had any problems with a Stage II? I guess I'll go ahead for a II then.

 

[Red_LX]

Hold on. First off, nobody really recommends the stage II because its max torque capacity is like 325 ft-lbs. Keep in mind that a stock 2.3L Turbo produces upward of 250 ft-lbs, with some mods it would easily be over 300. Secondly, I've heard that some people have had problems with Stage II clutches shattering. Just go for a Stage III since it's not that much more and the max torque capacity is over 400 ft-lbs. Also I've heard the Stage III is still quite streetable.