Monster Clutch Level 6- why not
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Monster Clutch Level 6- why not
I am gonna buy a clutch today- centerforce dual friction slips under any accel - Tick master - new slave . 9 inch on order and a built t56
The question is - if you have a car that makes over 5-600 why not buy the level 6 clutch from monster ( if you were going to buy from them ) Its still a single disc, their claims are that its Daily driveable- Its the same price as the 4-5.
With the Tick master I dont really think I'll have pedal issues that I care about - and I want to have head room to beat on the clutch a little with 5-600 hp. Maybe going upwards of that later-
Anyone have one or Monster care to chime in? Sooner I get this outta the way the sooner I buy =)
The question is - if you have a car that makes over 5-600 why not buy the level 6 clutch from monster ( if you were going to buy from them ) Its still a single disc, their claims are that its Daily driveable- Its the same price as the 4-5.
With the Tick master I dont really think I'll have pedal issues that I care about - and I want to have head room to beat on the clutch a little with 5-600 hp. Maybe going upwards of that later-
Anyone have one or Monster care to chime in? Sooner I get this outta the way the sooner I buy =)
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The stage 3 & 4 are the same price, the stage 5 & 6 are the same price. Im guessing the differences in stages(other than power rating) would be how fast the pucks wear, and amount of chatter(increaseing as you go up). If your making 600rwhp that would be between 700-730 hp at the fly(depending on A4 or M6), which im guessing is how the clutches are rated. If I were you id save myself $200 and go with either the stage 3 or stage 4. I just purchased a Stage 3 premium chromoly package on the 27th. I plan on making over 500rwhp on spray.
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by how fast it wears, I would assume that the higher stage would wear slower, be heavier pedal and chatter more.
but I dont wanna guess, id like some user input-
Im temped to buy a stage 6 so I can put up a review for one.
but I dont wanna guess, id like some user input-
Im temped to buy a stage 6 so I can put up a review for one.
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I have the Level VI
Puck, sintered iron.
Would not really consider it a DD type of clutch. The Level VI actually uses the Level IV disc ( I think) and the Level V PP (again, I think) PM SNLPerformance or call Monster to find out for sure.
I bought it cuz I am not driving my car daily, and is gonna make 900+ FWHP.
Also, I believe thier clutch ratings are rated AT THE TIRES.
Puck, sintered iron.
Would not really consider it a DD type of clutch. The Level VI actually uses the Level IV disc ( I think) and the Level V PP (again, I think) PM SNLPerformance or call Monster to find out for sure.
I bought it cuz I am not driving my car daily, and is gonna make 900+ FWHP.
Also, I believe thier clutch ratings are rated AT THE TIRES.
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We rate our stuff at the back tires.
Our four and six really aren't designed for "street car" use because of the sintered iron materials. The material doesn't wear hardly at all, it's the pressure plates and the flywheels that wear on these units.
While they will hold their power and they drive great on the street it's just not recommended as you will get around 10k miles out of it (based on an average, it depends on how you drive it). These, along with all our pucked clutches, will not chatter after the break in (and before in most cases). These materials are designed to be as "friendly" as possible and still hold the power.
I will tell you that we are in the process of coming out with a Level 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, and a 6.5 clutch set. All of these will utilize a full faced cerametallic/sintered iron disc and we will guarantee NO CHATTER! This is mainly for the consumer that is nervous about a pucked clutch and still wants one of our units that will hold the power!
Also, look for a "12 month / no questions asked warranty" option to appear on our website soon, this is an industry first!
Also, according to our engineers we will be releasing our twin and triple units within 30 days, so, look for that as well!!!
Many new things going on, we'll keep you guys posted as these items progress!
Steve Addison
SNL Performance/Monster Clutch Co.
817-750-2000
Our four and six really aren't designed for "street car" use because of the sintered iron materials. The material doesn't wear hardly at all, it's the pressure plates and the flywheels that wear on these units.
While they will hold their power and they drive great on the street it's just not recommended as you will get around 10k miles out of it (based on an average, it depends on how you drive it). These, along with all our pucked clutches, will not chatter after the break in (and before in most cases). These materials are designed to be as "friendly" as possible and still hold the power.
I will tell you that we are in the process of coming out with a Level 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, and a 6.5 clutch set. All of these will utilize a full faced cerametallic/sintered iron disc and we will guarantee NO CHATTER! This is mainly for the consumer that is nervous about a pucked clutch and still wants one of our units that will hold the power!
Also, look for a "12 month / no questions asked warranty" option to appear on our website soon, this is an industry first!
Also, according to our engineers we will be releasing our twin and triple units within 30 days, so, look for that as well!!!
Many new things going on, we'll keep you guys posted as these items progress!
Steve Addison
SNL Performance/Monster Clutch Co.
817-750-2000
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That post was awesome - totally hit on all the questions I have - but raised a new one.
you guess at maybe 10K on the iron, any guesses ( not that I wanna hold you to them ) on the millage for the other clutches?
you guess at maybe 10K on the iron, any guesses ( not that I wanna hold you to them ) on the millage for the other clutches?
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After talking with Steve, I will not put anything in my car but a Monster...Im also a bit excited about their new full faced clutches coming out
And algws6...just wait a little bit...we should have some exciting news for us vette guys
And algws6...just wait a little bit...we should have some exciting news for us vette guys
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Unless you have a serious set of heads and cam (and you may) the Level IV might be a bit overkill (which is NOT a bad thing). But, like he said above, the Level IV and VI are not really set up for a DD either
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[QUOTE=golfinz;11178879]After talking with Steve, I will not put anything in my car but a Monster
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Amen. I tell you what, the longer Monster is around, and in the years to come, IF, and again, IF Monster can keep up what they are doing (GREAT customer service, 12 month warranty, excellent product, excellent price), then this will be THE clutch company in teh years to come.
Think about it:
Who else offers this type of warranty (for a clutch) at this price? No one.
While there are some companies that offer great customer service, they can't combine (atleast not right now) all of the above. Monster has set the standard for all to follow. Period.
So, unless Monster falls flat on their face (which I have no doubt they WON'T) I would never look at another clutch. No need.
Disclaimer: This is NOT a paid advertisment from Monster
QUOTE]
Amen. I tell you what, the longer Monster is around, and in the years to come, IF, and again, IF Monster can keep up what they are doing (GREAT customer service, 12 month warranty, excellent product, excellent price), then this will be THE clutch company in teh years to come.
Think about it:
Who else offers this type of warranty (for a clutch) at this price? No one.
While there are some companies that offer great customer service, they can't combine (atleast not right now) all of the above. Monster has set the standard for all to follow. Period.
So, unless Monster falls flat on their face (which I have no doubt they WON'T) I would never look at another clutch. No need.
Disclaimer: This is NOT a paid advertisment from Monster
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We rate our stuff at the back tires.
Our four and six really aren't designed for "street car" use because of the sintered iron materials. The material doesn't wear hardly at all, it's the pressure plates and the flywheels that wear on these units.
While they will hold their power and they drive great on the street it's just not recommended as you will get around 10k miles out of it (based on an average, it depends on how you drive it). These, along with all our pucked clutches, will not chatter after the break in (and before in most cases). These materials are designed to be as "friendly" as possible and still hold the power.
I will tell you that we are in the process of coming out with a Level 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, and a 6.5 clutch set. All of these will utilize a full faced cerametallic/sintered iron disc and we will guarantee NO CHATTER! This is mainly for the consumer that is nervous about a pucked clutch and still wants one of our units that will hold the power!
Also, look for a "12 month / no questions asked warranty" option to appear on our website soon, this is an industry first!
Also, according to our engineers we will be releasing our twin and triple units within 30 days, so, look for that as well!!!
Many new things going on, we'll keep you guys posted as these items progress!
Steve Addison
SNL Performance/Monster Clutch Co.
817-750-2000
Our four and six really aren't designed for "street car" use because of the sintered iron materials. The material doesn't wear hardly at all, it's the pressure plates and the flywheels that wear on these units.
While they will hold their power and they drive great on the street it's just not recommended as you will get around 10k miles out of it (based on an average, it depends on how you drive it). These, along with all our pucked clutches, will not chatter after the break in (and before in most cases). These materials are designed to be as "friendly" as possible and still hold the power.
I will tell you that we are in the process of coming out with a Level 3.5, 4.5, 5.5, and a 6.5 clutch set. All of these will utilize a full faced cerametallic/sintered iron disc and we will guarantee NO CHATTER! This is mainly for the consumer that is nervous about a pucked clutch and still wants one of our units that will hold the power!
Also, look for a "12 month / no questions asked warranty" option to appear on our website soon, this is an industry first!
Also, according to our engineers we will be releasing our twin and triple units within 30 days, so, look for that as well!!!
Many new things going on, we'll keep you guys posted as these items progress!
Steve Addison
SNL Performance/Monster Clutch Co.
817-750-2000
Thanks for the awesome info! Looks like I went waaaay overkill with the stage 3 but I suppose I wont have to worry about it breaking Goodluck with the new line/twin/triple clutches!
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so wait wait - Did I just over look the fact there there will be a "pay extra and we'll send u a new one no matter what option " over the first 12 month? Cause I am down for one of thoughs - =) If I dont kill the clutch in 12 months - Driving it normally with its few track passes- u can have that little extra- I havent seen a clutch go 12 months yet- ( on a car with more than 400 hp )