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Old 05-05-2011, 05:40 PM
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Clutch slipped pretty good at the track so im thinking its time for a new one. Been hearing a lot of good things about Competition Clutches. Thinking about going with the 2250 Stage 2 kit. Anyone have any input or suggestions before I order this clutch? Thanks!

http://www.competitionclutch.com/sto...hp?vinvid=6858
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This would be a nice thing to know because that clutch looks nice and a great price.
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Originally Posted by 93BlackZ28
Clutch slipped pretty good at the track so im thinking its time for a new one. Been hearing a lot of good things about Competition Clutches. Thinking about going with the 2250 Stage 2 kit. Anyone have any input or suggestions before I order this clutch? Thanks!

http://www.competitionclutch.com/sto...hp?vinvid=6858
I heard they are good. I personally don't have this clutch. Stage 2 should be good for your listed RWHP...unless you got bigger plans?
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The one I looked at said it can handle 550hp
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I too have heard many a great thing about comp clutchs. If you were to do a search im sure youd be able to stir some stuff up. When my spec 2 finally goes, ill be looking very seriously at one of comps clutchs.
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What about a flywheel for one of these?
Old 05-05-2011, 09:26 PM
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I'm running my stock flywheel (resurfaced) with my CC stage 2.
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Get the stage 2.5
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I called them last thurs and they dont show the 2.5 kit for the LT1. Thats what I was going to get. With my future plans I ended up getting the Stage 4 kit which I believe is good for 600-650hp. Not a puck style tho so still supposed to be good streetable clutch. It shipped out wed so hopefully I will get it today or sat. I'm looking for feedback on them as well. And will give you guys feedback once I get mine in. T.
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I too have also heard great things. Ill be considering them when mine goes. I hate my spec 2 lol
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I have a stage 2 on the way, it will be about 2 weeks before I can report. I will be using a SPEC billet stell flywheel.
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Wow, just realized I can't spell clutch

I called them up and they recommended a stage 2 so thats what I went with. Should be here a week from now. I asked them about the 2.5 and like others have said, since it is a kevlar clutch, it would likely begin to slip from daily driving habbits. Im not sure how true that is, but oh well.
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Also, is it a good idea to replace the flywheel or just get it turned?

Any good write-ups for a lt1 clutch install?
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Originally Posted by 93BlackZ28
. I asked them about the 2.5 and like others have said, since it is a kevlar clutch, it would likely begin to slip from daily driving habbits. Im not sure how true that is, but oh well.
kevlar will glaze easily in daily stop/go traffic...and then when you take it to the track it can slip as a result....as in my mic below

if you beat on a kevlar clutch it would hold up better...but not pratical on a street car.

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Also, is it a good idea to replace the flywheel or just get it turned?

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if it is not deeply gauged, cracked or warped a FW can be resurfaced 3-5 times depending how much material is taken off each time.
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I just ordered the Competition stage 3 from nopi.com $269 with free shipping
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i have the stage 2 kit waiting to be put in this week. its a nice looking piece, doesnt look cheap.
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I have the stage 5.. Good clutch
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I have a Spec 3+ and really like it. It was either that or the Ram Powergrip since I heard good things about Ram.



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