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Tranny Coming Out - Clutch Opinions

  • Thread starter Thread starter lgndracer
  • Start date Start date Oct 7, 2005

lgndracer

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My car is at the dealer right now looking at the trans again. They have decided to do the TSB for the 3650, and since it is going to be out, I might as well upgrade the clutch. I am leaning towards either the Spec Stage II or the Centerforce.
I know this has been bounced around often, but I don't really seem to see a lot of definitive results. Those who have replaced clutches, and hopefully have roughly the same power as me, I would really like to hear your opinions.

Thanks in advance for any help.
 

mity2

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i would go with centerforce DD. stay far far FAR away from SPEC.

or get Macleard(sp?)
 

Mike97gt

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mity what kind of problem did you have with the spec clutch. i have driven a car with your power with a spec 3 clutch and it felt great.. i did not install that clutch i was doing other work on this car..
 

mity2

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nast nasty chatter probrem. I guess from what i'v been told, SPEC is sort of "hit" or "miss", and i was without question a miss.
Sometimes, after breaking it in, it gets better. And i'm not sure how people can drive it like that for that long. Imine shaked soo bad, no way i can safely back up the car. after 13miles, i've had it with it. i pulled it out, and got FRPP clutch
 
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Smokeurhonda

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Break in on SPEC are VERY IMPORTANT!!! If you break in your spec properly(no wide open, excessive slippage, or WOT) for 500 miles you should be fine. I went with a Compition clutch stage II and a Fidanza aluminum flywheel. I would recomend this clutch to anybody because it is a respectable company that is pretty much a SPEC knockoff but almost 100 dollars cheaper. It drives like a stocker but bangs gears well.
 
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