Which competition clutch is best for me?
05-22-2012, 09:40 PM
#1
Which competition clutch is best for me? So right now I have a Spec Stage 3 with about 30k miles on it. Not having any issues with it, nor have I ever. I'm one of the rare people that can actually adapt to a Spec 3 and tolerate it. Anyway, after seeing the feedback on competition clutches here and the prices I thought it might be worth the change. I am "considering" the idea of selling my car in the future, and if that does end up happening I'd like a clutch that won't chatter any potential buyers teeth out.
So some details:
-370rwhp
-Car is street driven, track driven, autocrossed, and road raced
-I shift gears like i mean it
-car MAY eventually get a 9" and launched on stickies at the track, but wont be for a while
Things I like about the Spec 3:
-On/off switch feel
-Top of the pedal engagement - makes for easy speed shifting
-Enough bite to bark 4th gear
Things I hate about the Spec:
-Horrendous chatter when you don't let it engage just right
Things I dont like about the Spec but can deal with
-Overheats quick when you do have to slip it
Thougts? I'm thinking I should go milder than a 6 puck this time, but not sure which I should choose between the 2, 2.5, 3 or 4. I'm not afraid of an aggressive clutch, I just don't want to deal with chatter anymore.
So some details:
-370rwhp
-Car is street driven, track driven, autocrossed, and road raced
-I shift gears like i mean it
-car MAY eventually get a 9" and launched on stickies at the track, but wont be for a while
Things I like about the Spec 3:
-On/off switch feel
-Top of the pedal engagement - makes for easy speed shifting
-Enough bite to bark 4th gear
Things I hate about the Spec:
-Horrendous chatter when you don't let it engage just right
Things I dont like about the Spec but can deal with
-Overheats quick when you do have to slip it
Thougts? I'm thinking I should go milder than a 6 puck this time, but not sure which I should choose between the 2, 2.5, 3 or 4. I'm not afraid of an aggressive clutch, I just don't want to deal with chatter anymore.
05-22-2012, 11:18 PM
#3
Yep, exactly, and that clutch has been through another 400hp engine, and is still good to go!
Here's the deal. Competition will probably try to steer you toward the stage 3, but I think the stage 2.5 is the best compromise for your use. It will last longer than the Stg 3 and be more driveable. But dont mistake it for a wimpy clutch, it will bite HARD. Mine drove like silk on the street, but make one pass at the track and get it warmed up, and it just bit harder. It never fader or slipped, ever.
If you were making more power I would say the 3, but you will be happy with the 2.5, especially for the price.
Here's the deal. Competition will probably try to steer you toward the stage 3, but I think the stage 2.5 is the best compromise for your use. It will last longer than the Stg 3 and be more driveable. But dont mistake it for a wimpy clutch, it will bite HARD. Mine drove like silk on the street, but make one pass at the track and get it warmed up, and it just bit harder. It never fader or slipped, ever.
If you were making more power I would say the 3, but you will be happy with the 2.5, especially for the price.
05-24-2012, 11:08 PM
#7
Does anyone here have the stage 3? Thats the only one i haven't seen any opinions about. Seems kinda weird that the 4 looks similar to the 2.5 but the 3 is completely different.
Also, how many times can you resurface a stock flywheel? I did mine once already.
Also, how many times can you resurface a stock flywheel? I did mine once already.
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05-26-2012, 01:03 AM
#9
Yep, exactly, and that clutch has been through another 400hp engine, and is still good to go!
Here's the deal. Competition will probably try to steer you toward the stage 3, but I think the stage 2.5 is the best compromise for your use. It will last longer than the Stg 3 and be more driveable. But dont mistake it for a wimpy clutch, it will bite HARD. Mine drove like silk on the street, but make one pass at the track and get it warmed up, and it just bit harder. It never fader or slipped, ever.
If you were making more power I would say the 3, but you will be happy with the 2.5, especially for the price.
Here's the deal. Competition will probably try to steer you toward the stage 3, but I think the stage 2.5 is the best compromise for your use. It will last longer than the Stg 3 and be more driveable. But dont mistake it for a wimpy clutch, it will bite HARD. Mine drove like silk on the street, but make one pass at the track and get it warmed up, and it just bit harder. It never fader or slipped, ever.
If you were making more power I would say the 3, but you will be happy with the 2.5, especially for the price.
05-26-2012, 10:41 PM
#10
I went overkill and got the Stage 4. It cost me a whopping 277 bucks so I figured why not. It has great street manners, and grips harder than my Spec 2 did. I haven't taken it to the track yet though.
05-27-2012, 03:33 PM
#12
I'm liking it so far. I havent had any chatter either. Unless you try something silly like backing up at an idle. Its not a stiff clutch at all, very streetable.
My spec 2 crapped out when I launched @ 3200 rpms last fall with Nitto drag radials on some pretty decent pavement. But then again that was about the 20th time on the street and I also made 6 track passes on it. I'm hoping the CC holds up better.
My spec 2 crapped out when I launched @ 3200 rpms last fall with Nitto drag radials on some pretty decent pavement. But then again that was about the 20th time on the street and I also made 6 track passes on it. I'm hoping the CC holds up better.
06-18-2012, 03:15 PM
#16
My next clutch im going with is a 2.5. When i threw my Ram Powergrip in Comp was just starting to surface on the boards and was leary about the pricing be so cheap. My Ram was about 500 shipped IIRC and has served me very well has great street maners but does have a bit of chatter if not slipped right. My buddy had one behind his le2 411rwhp car and put over a 100 passes on it and is in another car right now still going. Good luck with the Comp and keep us posted with your thoughts when you get it in.
06-18-2012, 03:49 PM
#17
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My next clutch im going with is a 2.5. When i threw my Ram Powergrip in Comp was just starting to surface on the boards and was leary about the pricing be so cheap. My Ram was about 500 shipped IIRC and has served me very well has great street maners but does have a bit of chatter if not slipped right. My buddy had one behind his le2 411rwhp car and put over a 100 passes on it and is in another car right now still going. Good luck with the Comp and keep us posted with your thoughts when you get it in.
