View Poll Results: What clutch for my turbo build?
Spec Stage 3
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Monster Level 3
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Other: Please specify
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Can't decide, Spec Stage 3 or Monster Level 3
03-16-2009, 01:47 AM
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Can't decide, Spec Stage 3 or Monster Level 3 Ok so I'm trying to decide which clutch to go with for my turbo build. I'm going to be running a hp performance kit with a t76, and hoping for around 470 rwhp. I'm having difficulties deciding between the spec stage 3 or the monster level 3. The monster clutch costs a pretty good deal more then the spec, but is the price difference justified by that much better performance? Also anybody with personal experience please let me know what you think!
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EDIT: I Also have a ram master, and slave cylinder i will be having installed with the new clutch.
Thanks
EDIT: I Also have a ram master, and slave cylinder i will be having installed with the new clutch.
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03-16-2009, 01:50 AM
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I just tore my spec stage 3 out of my car after about 10k miles of torturing it... I was pretty satisfied with it overall, the breakin sux tho be preparred to deal with some hellacious chatter on takeoff...
03-16-2009, 03:10 AM
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03-16-2009, 09:51 AM
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What are you planning to do with the car? I ask because different stages will have different drivability charactistics. Let me know and I will be happy to provide more info. Thanks!
03-16-2009, 12:58 PM
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After hearing a lot of negative comments on the spec clutches on the GTO forum, I'm more than happy with choice for the monster. Almost stock pedal feel now.
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03-16-2009, 01:01 PM
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Well its dot my DD but i do drive it a few times a week. And it will be seeing quite a bit of the strip as well, especially after i get a 12 bolt.
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03-16-2009, 04:21 PM
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monster 3, I just installed the monster and tick MC and I love it. It did have the spec in it but it was in there before I bought the car. The guy told me it only had 4k miles on it and I put another 2k on it before it went out. Dont know if it was set up wrong or what but it sure didnt last long
03-16-2009, 04:43 PM
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As mentioned many times on the forum there are a number of things that can affect clutch life. These include flatness of the flywheel used, break-in, driving style, planned use for the vehicle.etc... Just take the logical precautions and remember that a stage 3 is more on and off than a stock clutch and as such it may lead you to slip the pedal a bit more than normal in an effort to smooth out the engagement. Riding the clutch to induce smoothness is actually counter-productive and leads to a greater potential for chatter. I hope this info helps. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Thanks!
03-17-2009, 06:38 PM
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No, not at all.
A long time ago we offered his stuff, we had a disagreement and decided to develop our own product and that became Monster Clutch Co.
As far as pricing, we'll do some comparing;
Monster Level 3 Premium w/billet flywheel $799.99 - Includes a 12 month warranty, pressure plate, disc, billet steel SFI certified flywheel, release bearing, pilot bearing, alignment tool, and a new slave cylinder.
Spec Stage 3 $449.00 - Includes pressure plate, disc, pilot bearing, and an alignment tool.
Spec Steel flywheel - $259.00
Spec Slave cylinder w/release bearing - $105.00
Total for comparable setup - $813.00
I'm not sure of Spec's warranty, but, our pricing is on par with the competition.
Steve Addison
SNL Performance/Monster Clutch Co.
817-750-2000
A long time ago we offered his stuff, we had a disagreement and decided to develop our own product and that became Monster Clutch Co.
As far as pricing, we'll do some comparing;
Monster Level 3 Premium w/billet flywheel $799.99 - Includes a 12 month warranty, pressure plate, disc, billet steel SFI certified flywheel, release bearing, pilot bearing, alignment tool, and a new slave cylinder.
Spec Stage 3 $449.00 - Includes pressure plate, disc, pilot bearing, and an alignment tool.
Spec Steel flywheel - $259.00
Spec Slave cylinder w/release bearing - $105.00
Total for comparable setup - $813.00
I'm not sure of Spec's warranty, but, our pricing is on par with the competition.
Steve Addison
SNL Performance/Monster Clutch Co.
817-750-2000
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03-18-2009, 07:05 PM
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No, not at all.
A long time ago we offered his stuff, we had a disagreement and decided to develop our own product and that became Monster Clutch Co.
As far as pricing, we'll do some comparing;
Monster Level 3 Premium w/billet flywheel $799.99 - Includes a 12 month warranty, pressure plate, disc, billet steel SFI certified flywheel, release bearing, pilot bearing, alignment tool, and a new slave cylinder.
Spec Stage 3 $449.00 - Includes pressure plate, disc, pilot bearing, and an alignment tool.
Spec Steel flywheel - $259.00
Spec Slave cylinder w/release bearing - $105.00
Total for comparable setup - $813.00
I'm not sure of Spec's warranty, but, our pricing is on par with the competition.
Steve Addison
SNL Performance/Monster Clutch Co.
817-750-2000
A long time ago we offered his stuff, we had a disagreement and decided to develop our own product and that became Monster Clutch Co.
As far as pricing, we'll do some comparing;
Monster Level 3 Premium w/billet flywheel $799.99 - Includes a 12 month warranty, pressure plate, disc, billet steel SFI certified flywheel, release bearing, pilot bearing, alignment tool, and a new slave cylinder.
Spec Stage 3 $449.00 - Includes pressure plate, disc, pilot bearing, and an alignment tool.
Spec Steel flywheel - $259.00
Spec Slave cylinder w/release bearing - $105.00
Total for comparable setup - $813.00
I'm not sure of Spec's warranty, but, our pricing is on par with the competition.
Steve Addison
SNL Performance/Monster Clutch Co.
817-750-2000
03-18-2009, 10:27 PM
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Steve/Monster/SNL has the best customer service I have seen in the entire industry...I wouldn't put anything else in my car
No, not at all.
A long time ago we offered his stuff, we had a disagreement and decided to develop our own product and that became Monster Clutch Co.
As far as pricing, we'll do some comparing;
Monster Level 3 Premium w/billet flywheel $799.99 - Includes a 12 month warranty, pressure plate, disc, billet steel SFI certified flywheel, release bearing, pilot bearing, alignment tool, and a new slave cylinder.
Spec Stage 3 $449.00 - Includes pressure plate, disc, pilot bearing, and an alignment tool.
Spec Steel flywheel - $259.00
Spec Slave cylinder w/release bearing - $105.00
Total for comparable setup - $813.00
I'm not sure of Spec's warranty, but, our pricing is on par with the competition.
Steve Addison
SNL Performance/Monster Clutch Co.
817-750-2000
A long time ago we offered his stuff, we had a disagreement and decided to develop our own product and that became Monster Clutch Co.
As far as pricing, we'll do some comparing;
Monster Level 3 Premium w/billet flywheel $799.99 - Includes a 12 month warranty, pressure plate, disc, billet steel SFI certified flywheel, release bearing, pilot bearing, alignment tool, and a new slave cylinder.
Spec Stage 3 $449.00 - Includes pressure plate, disc, pilot bearing, and an alignment tool.
Spec Steel flywheel - $259.00
Spec Slave cylinder w/release bearing - $105.00
Total for comparable setup - $813.00
I'm not sure of Spec's warranty, but, our pricing is on par with the competition.
Steve Addison
SNL Performance/Monster Clutch Co.
817-750-2000
03-18-2009, 11:11 PM
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I've got a Spec 4+, which is the 3+with an unsprung hub. Pedal is light and driver friendly. It's only been in about 1,000miles, but so far I'm happy. I'm at 524/501. FWIW I got over 40,000miles out of a Spec2 although the power level was much less.