Monster Stage 3 Review
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Monster Stage 3 Review
Monster Stage 3 Review
Long story short, I have a Magnacharged 02 Z06 and was having problems shifting (engaging/disengaging the clutch) after extensive high rpm runs, specifically during a HPDE session. Under normal driving conditions, I could shift w/o any problems.
After consulting my tuner (Slowhawk) and Steve @ SNL, they both came to the conclusion the problem I was having was caused by the clutch slipping and expanding due to the stock LS6 clutch not able to hold the power I am making (500hp/470tq @ wheels). So, I took advantage of the Monster sale and purchased the Stage 3 premium package, light weight flywheel and remote bleeder.
This weekend I spent removing and installing the clutch and today I put the first 100 miles (stop and go) on a 500 mile breakin period and so far the clutch has been good.
The pedal pressure is a little stiffer than the stock LS6 clutch, the chatter is bearable as this should go away after the 500 mile breakin stage. With the stock clutch, you could easily start from a dead stop, due to the chatter, I need to rev the RPMs to 1800-2000 to avoid any chatter to start. If I would have done it again, I would have coughed up another $100 and picked up the Stage 3.5 as the .5 series apparently are chatter proof.
I will post more results as the break in miles add up. Looking forward to getting on the track to put this clutch to the test.
Long story short, I have a Magnacharged 02 Z06 and was having problems shifting (engaging/disengaging the clutch) after extensive high rpm runs, specifically during a HPDE session. Under normal driving conditions, I could shift w/o any problems.
After consulting my tuner (Slowhawk) and Steve @ SNL, they both came to the conclusion the problem I was having was caused by the clutch slipping and expanding due to the stock LS6 clutch not able to hold the power I am making (500hp/470tq @ wheels). So, I took advantage of the Monster sale and purchased the Stage 3 premium package, light weight flywheel and remote bleeder.
This weekend I spent removing and installing the clutch and today I put the first 100 miles (stop and go) on a 500 mile breakin period and so far the clutch has been good.
The pedal pressure is a little stiffer than the stock LS6 clutch, the chatter is bearable as this should go away after the 500 mile breakin stage. With the stock clutch, you could easily start from a dead stop, due to the chatter, I need to rev the RPMs to 1800-2000 to avoid any chatter to start. If I would have done it again, I would have coughed up another $100 and picked up the Stage 3.5 as the .5 series apparently are chatter proof.
I will post more results as the break in miles add up. Looking forward to getting on the track to put this clutch to the test.
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I can take off from a stop with no throttle input, just releasing the clutch (Stage 3 also) with little to no chatter. I notice chatter most during cold weather. I think you will like the clutch after you get some miles on it, and the peddal will lighten up some too.
Just noticed the light weight flywheel. You may have to rev it a little to get it moving with the lighter flywheel.
Just noticed the light weight flywheel. You may have to rev it a little to get it moving with the lighter flywheel.
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I can take off from a stop with no throttle input, just releasing the clutch (Stage 3 also) with little to no chatter. I notice chatter most during cold weather. I think you will like the clutch after you get some miles on it, and the peddal will lighten up some too.
Just noticed the light weight flywheel. You may have to rev it a little to get it moving with the lighter flywheel.
Just noticed the light weight flywheel. You may have to rev it a little to get it moving with the lighter flywheel.
I am at 200 miles now, still have some chatter from a dead stop.
Yeah I think just need to get use to the flywheel also. If I rev it a little, the chatter is minimal.
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I would describe it as a "bucking" sensation when you start from a dead stop. If you drive the car like you do with the stock clutch, you will know what I am talking about.
Once you get going, it goes away.
It takes a very smooth technique to balance between chatter and spinning the wheels from a dead stop.
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Well I broke the 500 mile breakin period and finally put the clutch to some hard driving. Well so far I am impressed, after several high RPM runs, I can disengage/engage the clutch w/o any problems like I had with the stock LS6 clutch. Hopefully I can get to a road course soon to really put this to the test.
As for the chatter, its about 90% gone.
As for the chatter, its about 90% gone.
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Well I broke the 500 mile breakin period and finally put the clutch to some hard driving. Well so far I am impressed, after several high RPM runs, I can disengage/engage the clutch w/o any problems like I had with the stock LS6 clutch. Hopefully I can get to a road course soon to really put this to the test.
As for the chatter, its about 90% gone.
As for the chatter, its about 90% gone.
Let us know how it does on the road course!
Thanks for the kind words man!