Spec 3 clutch owners
05-13-2009, 03:41 PM
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Spec 3 clutch owners Hey guys, I put my ride on the road for the first time today for a basic rundown of the car. It's got a spec 3 clutch and I wanted to ask other people what they think of their spec 3's? So far I've got zero chatter...but man this thing just grips like a mug. I think it was tspence talking about it a week ago and he's right. There is no middle area with this thing it's either on or off. Don't get me wrong I like it but man it's different. It's probably a combo of the car itself with the big ol lumpy cam, the 4.10's, and the clutch but it's going to take some getting used to. But again I wanted to see if any of you guys running spec 3's experience the same? Thanks.
Zach
Zach
05-13-2009, 03:51 PM
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It grips like pit bull when new but will loosen up a bit over time. It most likely has a high pedal meaning that the release point is reached when just barely pushing the pedal in and this leaves a big dead area between the release point and the floorboard. Again normal for that kind of clutch.
05-13-2009, 11:50 PM
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Yeah. I'm starting to get used to it now. And also, unless you get the revs up there a decent ways, you'll get some chatter. Or, atleast I do. You may not experience that with the gears and cam though. But, I'll be throwing some 3.90's in before the end of the month, hopefully. And then, hopefully that'll make DD'ing a little easier. Some guys in the manual transmission section were saying that if I got an adjustable master cylinder, I might be able to make it to where it starts letting out a little sooner. But, I'm not really sure if I want to spend that money yet.
05-14-2009, 08:00 AM
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I have had the SPEC stg 3 in since 2002 and its still performing flawlessly. I like when other people go to drive the car and they always stall it since its either on or off. When this one goes, I will get another. I also have a SLP LT4 LW pressure plate, I dont know if it makes a difference or not.
05-14-2009, 08:15 AM
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I have the spec stage 3 with there billet steel flywheel. I have some chatter but you can slip the clutch a little or slip the tires for a smooth roll out
. My chatter is the worst trying to back up. Its still livable for a DD and my mods are in my sig. prob go with a different clutch next time. its not bad though. I have some miles on it and its still stuck when you let that pedal out.
. My chatter is the worst trying to back up. Its still livable for a DD and my mods are in my sig. prob go with a different clutch next time. its not bad though. I have some miles on it and its still stuck when you let that pedal out. 
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05-14-2009, 10:58 AM
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dunno broke mine in to the t per spec and i still have a little chatter. I went through hell with the spec clutch. they packaged the clutch and pressure plate incorrectly. it was a stage 3 and stage 3+ parts mixed up and had to take the trans out on jackstands 5 times till we figured it out. spec stepped up and sent the right parts and solved it. so after that hassle we broke it in perfectly and still have chatter. some cars will do it some might not? before i bought the stage 3 i was told i will have chatter so i knew i was getting it. like it matters with the cam and mounts lol clutch chatter just adds to the Daily driving excitement. I think you will like it. maybe upgrade the hydraulics while your in there if you have the $$$ for piece of mind, I had to mine was holding to the floor. Enjoy
05-14-2009, 04:03 PM
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I drove the car again today and it already feels like it's getting a little easier. Maybe it's me getting used to it but it feels like it's already softened up a little. I really think it's the combo of the big cam, 4.10's and the stiff clutch. But it's fun to get in except the part where I took the AC out and 100 degree weather is right around the corner here in TX 
05-14-2009, 04:52 PM
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ewwww no a/c!!!!!! i have done that on alot of projects. I cant seem to bring myself to do it to this one. still works great so no reason yet! I have a cam and 4.10's with some good miles on it and its still really strong. as soon as the 9" is in I will really try it out.
05-14-2009, 10:37 PM
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I drove the car again today and it already feels like it's getting a little easier. Maybe it's me getting used to it but it feels like it's already softened up a little. I really think it's the combo of the big cam, 4.10's and the stiff clutch. But it's fun to get in except the part where I took the AC out and 100 degree weather is right around the corner here in TX
