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Old 04-28-2013, 09:01 PM
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Im looking to be making 450+ RWHP and would like a clutch to back it up and some. Iv'e been eyeing the Monster stag 2 kit and was wondering if this is the route i should take. Could you guys share with me the goods and the bads if any for the monser stage 2 clutch kits???
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I run a Monster stage 1 and love it. I don't have any experience with a stage 2 from them but I wouldn't think twice about getting one if my power level requires more than the one I have. My Monster stage 1 takes a beating and begs for more. I recommend them to anyone who needs a clutch. Also, you may have better luck if you would have posted this in the manual trans section on here.
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Thanks. I'll check out trans section.
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I bought the Tick/Monster complete clutch kit with a level 1 clutch and lightweight flywheel and it drives great. I kind of wish I'd gone with a level 2 because I make it to the track more often then I thought I would.
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...camaro-firebird/
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Ive got a stage 2 w/lightweight flywheel and it drives great in the city. There are cases where peole report them to chatter a lot, but mine isnt that bad. A lot depends on the 500 mile break in. Ive had mine for a little over 1k miles and zero problems so far.
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I have there stg 3. Good clutch for the track but I wouldnt want to DD with it.
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Originally Posted by Fry_
I bought the Tick/Monster complete clutch kit with a level 1 clutch and lightweight flywheel and it drives great. I kind of wish I'd gone with a level 2 because I make it to the track more often then I thought I would.
http://www.tickperformance.com/tick-...camaro-firebird/
So What you think of The lighter flywheel? Any chatter ?
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Thanks for all feedback. Is it really necessary for the lightweight flywheel or is the regular billet flywheel more than enough ?
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Originally Posted by pauls99z28
Thanks for all feedback. Is it really necessary for the lightweight flywheel or is the regular billet flywheel more than enough ?
id get the lightweight flywheel just for the weight savings. I read that the 28lbs flywheel w/monster clutch will be heavier than a stock setup.

But then again, im used to high revs from riding a sportbike, so i personally like the faster revs.
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Thanks Zlow28... I will be doing the stage with light flywheel
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I weighed both clutch/flywheel assemblies and with the 18lb flywheel it was 4lbs lighter than the stock clutch, which would make the 28lb one 6lbs heavier. If you drag race a lot then you may want to consider the heavier flywheel because it may make it easier to launch more consistently, but either way its a compromise because the lighter one should let the you accelerate faster ounce your off the line.
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Originally Posted by Fry_
If you drag race a lot then you may want to consider the heavier flywheel because it may make it easier to launch more consistently, but either way its a compromise because the lighter one should let the you accelerate faster ounce your off the line.
Thanks this helps a lot. I wont be doing much drag racing so the lighter one would best suit me with faster accelerations



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