Ram, Mcleod, Spec Clutch users inside HELP!
05-05-2006, 01:53 PM
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Spec 3 is great for stock pedal and street/strip. The Textraila has been popular but i dont see why to stray from the inexpensive and reconmended Spec. Get a 4i or higher if you race only.
05-05-2006, 04:13 PM
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Thanks for all the replies, So far i've heard the least negative about mcleod and spec so thats what i'm leaning towards, closer to mcleods twin disc b/c it has the heavy pedal i'm looking for. Any other input welcome, i'll be ordering one of the two first thing next week.
05-05-2006, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 99CamaroSS
Thanks for all the replies, So far i've heard the least negative about mcleod and spec so thats what i'm leaning towards, closer to mcleods twin disc b/c it has the heavy pedal i'm looking for. Any other input welcome, i'll be ordering one of the two first thing next week.
Thats all I got to say about them,,,,,bad
05-05-2006, 05:50 PM
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alright, reconsidering spec, does anyone know the reason behind all the threads ive been finding w/ nightmares in regards to specs not disengaging/blowing up./slipping after 1000 miles etc etc? Otherwise, if i go w/ spec, should i do an adj. master still? I'll do the 01 slave, if it works the mcleod adj. master and steel flywheel? Sound good?
05-05-2006, 06:04 PM
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After thousands miles on stock clutch we replaced it with Spec 3 on my buddy's 99 SS & if we talk about the engagment it's works damn good man never let us down on street/strip 
1000miles & still like first day
peace
1000miles & still like first day
peace
05-05-2006, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 99CamaroSS
alright, reconsidering spec, does anyone know the reason behind all the threads ive been finding w/ nightmares in regards to specs not disengaging/blowing up./slipping after 1000 miles etc etc? Otherwise, if i go w/ spec, should i do an adj. master still? I'll do the 01 slave, if it works the mcleod adj. master and steel flywheel? Sound good?
05-05-2006, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 99CamaroSS
alright, reconsidering spec, does anyone know the reason behind all the threads ive been finding w/ nightmares in regards to specs not disengaging/blowing up./slipping after 1000 miles etc etc? Otherwise, if i go w/ spec, should i do an adj. master still? I'll do the 01 slave, if it works the mcleod adj. master and steel flywheel? Sound good?
05-06-2006, 07:40 AM
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Yeah, I think your seeing some fallout from improperly done installs. Listen to slowhawk, your getting very good free tech advice. I have new 01+ hydraulics/ slave new flywheel and i drilled the line. Works awseome andhas 5000k miles on it. The people at Spec in Alabama or wherever are super cool and will stand behind their ****.
05-06-2006, 07:38 PM
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I had Ram and Mcleod and dont recommend them....ever...
I had no issues with a Spec S3 with way more power than the other two. You should upgrade to the 01 hydraulics. It all has to do with the clutch fingers and material...Spec most closely resembles stock in pressure to disengage...not clamp..
I had no issues with a Spec S3 with way more power than the other two. You should upgrade to the 01 hydraulics. It all has to do with the clutch fingers and material...Spec most closely resembles stock in pressure to disengage...not clamp..
05-09-2006, 12:51 PM
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I was thinking of going with the ls7 clutch and ls2 flywheel but now this thread is making me consider spec 3. I can get the lighter steel billet flywheel with the spec and seems pretty reliable, which is all I need. Autox and seekonk speedway driver here
