Manual Transmission T56 | T5 | MN12 | Clutches | Hydraulics | Shifters

Break in for a SPec stage 3

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 26, 2004 | 12:56 AM
  #1  
sununix69's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 202
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default Break in for a SPec stage 3

I am getting the Spec Stage 3 Ceramic (not carbon) installed hopefully friday if not next week then :-)

What is the best break in procedure for this particular clutch. I searched the threads and found generic break in procedures. I have 4.11's in the back :-)

Thanks
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2004 | 03:16 AM
  #2  
Classic's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,943
Likes: 0
From: NC
Default

Basically just take it easy for the first 500 miles or so (city driving -- not highway as you don't use the clutch that much on the highway). After that do your worst. I took it easy on mine for about 500 miles or so, then after that gradually built up to a full blown clutch dump. My clutch has been perfect and holds great even after 15K miles or so and a ton of track passes with slicks/drag radials/street tires, along with a lot of "street" passes
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2004 | 12:01 PM
  #3  
sununix69's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 202
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

excellent info, thanks
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2004 | 12:43 PM
  #4  
Damian's Avatar
LSX Mechanic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (89)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,396
Likes: 14
From: Atlanta
Default

Drove mine for 50 city miles, then beat the **** out of it. Works good
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2004 | 01:12 PM
  #5  
93TAWicked1's Avatar
TECH Junkie
20 Year Member
iTrader: (28)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 3,525
Likes: 1
From: Portlan, OR
Default

Haha don't be alarmed at first it is a chatty, grabby **** when first installed after it gets better as the mileage goes up. Now at about 1500 it only shutters a LITTLE bit in reverse sometimes. It is interesting to drive its either off/on but you get used to it..
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2004 | 02:21 PM
  #6  
Z28Venom's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 2,900
Likes: 1
From: USN, Haze Grey and Underway
Talking

Originally Posted by 93TAWicked1
Haha don't be alarmed at first it is a chatty, grabby **** when first installed after it gets better as the mileage goes up. Now at about 1500 it only shutters a LITTLE bit in reverse sometimes. It is interesting to drive its either off/on but you get used to it..
I have about 300 miles or so on my new one, and if I try and let off of it really easily.. It feels like it's gonna shake my car apart. But you can't beat the way this thing grabs...
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2004 | 04:20 PM
  #7  
sununix69's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 202
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

ANy of you have the ceramic vs the carbon?
Reply
Old Feb 26, 2004 | 05:00 PM
  #8  
Damian's Avatar
LSX Mechanic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (89)
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 10,396
Likes: 14
From: Atlanta
Default

My Spec 3 doesn't chatter one bit, not at all. Just on/off...

BTW, 325 miles on my Spec now. Been beating the hell out of it since 50 miles, no problems...
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 11:05 AM
  #9  
Steve Burger's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 4,399
Likes: 0
From: Out on the farm in Central IL
Default

I have the Ceramic and it works great. After the first 200 miles I beat the snot out of it at the track.
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 12:59 PM
  #10  
Bugsquawsher's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 467
Likes: 1
From: Lexington, Texas, USA
Default

I have the stage 3 carbon.
I installed it , drove 85 miles to the track
Beat the crap out of it,
that was 17000 miles ago.
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 01:04 PM
  #11  
sununix69's Avatar
Thread Starter
Launching!
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 202
Likes: 0
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

So I am hearing some people say "take it easy" others say 50-100 miles and drive as you like Can wait to get mine, I am drooling hehe
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 06:20 PM
  #12  
z2802sunsetls1's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 224
Likes: 0
From: dumont
Default

i have the x-pad mixture of carbon/ceramic w billit steel fw and 4.10s . had eastside performance install it just kicks ***
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:51 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE