Spec 3+ Install Complete
08-06-2006, 01:43 PM
#1
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Spec 3+ Install Complete 
Got my Clutch in yesterday Was told my Factory master cylinder and Slave would work!!! So long story short, They are both Leaking now WTF!!!! I never even took the lines off ?? So it looks like I and going to replace them both now, Like I should have done when I did the clutch..What is really F-ed up is was going to go to Adjustable MC and let a buddy talk me out of it 
08-06-2006, 05:29 PM
#3
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I did bleed it after I saw the leaks, I just went for a ride and noticed that if I shift at 4500 rpms it grinds(2nd & 3rd) ???? But it will go in gear normal if I just shift early? So I am thinking that the slave is not totally pushing it in ? Man I am so sick of these clutch ****
08-06-2006, 08:16 PM
#5
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yes, the shim was installed. It had a Billet Flywheel in the car when I bought it so I had it Resurfaced. But I noticed it had a shim in it already?? I love my car but this **** is driving me crazy
08-06-2006, 09:45 PM
#7
11 Second Club
iTrader: (11)
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 491
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I would just do the updated master and slave.....resurface flywheel only to spec (normally don't recommend that i buy a new one) and take a breather. You'll be glad when it's done right. If you have heavy mods you go through these clutches like water.
I just got done with a spec 2 in my girls car a few months ago
2500 miles and it's slipping due to rear main or whatever plug is behind the pilot bearing. Just ripped it all down and have to put in a new fly, pp, and clutch.
800 bucks and having to take out tranny again = fucked!
But have patience cuz it's all worth it.
I just got done with a spec 2 in my girls car a few months ago
2500 miles and it's slipping due to rear main or whatever plug is behind the pilot bearing. Just ripped it all down and have to put in a new fly, pp, and clutch.
800 bucks and having to take out tranny again = fucked!
But have patience cuz it's all worth it.
Trending Topics
08-07-2006, 01:47 PM
#8
if you want an original GM flywheel.. go to Autozone..I got mine there.
Its $189.. BUT.. there is a refundable core charge of 130$.. I didnt know it was going to be a GM flywheel.. when i went to pick it up... GM was stamped on the back of the flywheel.. along with the same GM part#.
Sounds like your flywheel and the shim that was already in there are the ones to blame. SPEC states you can only take .015 off the GM flywheel specs... if its more than that.. you need to get a new one.
Its $189.. BUT.. there is a refundable core charge of 130$.. I didnt know it was going to be a GM flywheel.. when i went to pick it up... GM was stamped on the back of the flywheel.. along with the same GM part#.
Sounds like your flywheel and the shim that was already in there are the ones to blame. SPEC states you can only take .015 off the GM flywheel specs... if its more than that.. you need to get a new one.
08-07-2006, 02:52 PM
#9
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yeah, That's what I think the problem is. I am scared of a Cast Flywheel, my car makes 400+ rwhp and I like my legs attached to my body so I am looking at another Billet.
08-07-2006, 03:25 PM
#11
Originally Posted by Take 2
I did bleed it after I saw the leaks, I just went for a ride and noticed that if I shift at 4500 rpms it grinds(2nd & 3rd) ???? But it will go in gear normal if I just shift early? So I am thinking that the slave is not totally pushing it in ? Man I am so sick of these clutch ****
On a side note,Find the leak and replace the part or replace both master/slave and DO NOT BLEED IT.Just plug and play
08-07-2006, 04:40 PM
#14
Originally Posted by GR33N GoblinM6
how do you plug and play with a slave?? it needs to be bled... i dont know about you.. but my slave was not pre-bled.. my master was.. but not the slave...
yeah 4500rpm shifts for break in... no no... easy on the clutch for 500 miles..
yeah 4500rpm shifts for break in... no no... easy on the clutch for 500 miles..
08-07-2006, 04:47 PM
#15
Launching!
Thread Starter
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Houston
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
HAHA, The 4500 thing was just once......I promise, So I dont need to bleed the slave??? Anyway I still think the flywheel must have been turned before, so will just and adjustable MC fix that problem?? or should I replace it?(the flywheel)
Anyway I still think the flywheel must have been turned before, so will just and adjustable MC fix that problem?? or should I replace it?(the flywheel) 
08-08-2006, 12:31 AM
#18
12 Second Club
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Corpus Christi, TX.
Posts: 272
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hmm.... How many problems have been proven about not breaking in the clutch causes it to slip? Having a father as a mechanic with his own business for almost 30 years. Having Much drag racing experience along with a couple of 10 sec cars and drag bikes. We have never broken in a clutch and have had problems with them slipping later. Right now I have a McLeod single disk on my car with the mods listed. The first thing I did after installing the clutch was go down the street and romp on it through about 4 gears. I have about 3000 miles on it now and the other day I still got a 4th gear scratch.
08-08-2006, 02:45 PM
#19
12 Second Club
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Front Royal, VA
Posts: 1,011
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by AINT SKEERED
My spec 3+ took about 700 miles to start shifting properly. Now it is great though.
Dont romp on it at all even though you get verry tempted. Trust me , WE all know the feeling
Dont romp on it at all even though you get verry tempted. Trust me , WE all know the feeling
Does it hold up good for 6k rpm clutch dumps on slicks?
How is the pedal? On/off?
thanks,