I installed my my spec Stage 3 (Xpad) clutch today and everything went smooth. It took me and my brother about 6 hours to finisih the job. I also did the Master/Slave as well. The clutch pedal has a good feel to it and there is little chatter but I think it will go away. I only have 2 miles on the clutch right now. Overall I am very pleased with the setup. I just can't wait for the first 500 miles. I want to see how good it holds

Jimmy

 

sweet

once that clutch breaks in, im sure youll like it even more

 

Nice, I'm considering which clutch i should do myself. Did the Spec come w/ everything? Flywheel, Throwout bearing etc.? Keep us posted especially after those 500 miles. Thanks

 

I've got about 1.5k miles on it and it feels great now. The first 500 miles were a bit tough, and the first 100 a bear. It chattered a bit at break in and engagement was just off the floor. Now the chatter is just about gone (expect that when I go to 4.10s it should get even better) and the engagement is just about in the middle of pedal travel.

 

I just came back from a long drive (100 miles) and I agree with NHRATA01. The first 100 is a bear. 400 miles to go then it is track time!

99camaroSS,

I ordered the spec clutch flywheel package and I got everything except master/Slave. It even came with an alignment tool as well. Good luck

Jimmy

 

Cool thanks, never done it before, so how hard is it to align whatever needs it?

 

the SPEC is a great clutch and they grab like a **** i got 30k miles on mine and we sell alot of them

 

It is not hard when using the tool. you just insert the tool into the clutch and flywheel, torque the Pressure plate to specs and install the bellhousing back on. Remove tool and insert transmission. It is really not that hard. Just take your time. If your clutch is not aligned the tranny will never go in. The tool almost eliminates that possibily.

Jimmy

 

Cool, sounds easy. Can you keep the stock bell housing? I heard some guys for some reason replaced the housing when doing the clutch, ever hear of that?

 

I never heard of that. The stock housing worked just fine. You do not need to replace it.

Jimmy

 

Whatever you do, break it in properly! Don't be in a rush to beat on it or you will regret it.

 

800+ miles on mine. Most of the chatter is gone than from when it was new. It will still chatter a bit if I don't drive it right but that's about it. So far, a good clutch.

 

I just finished 500 miles on it today. I did not do any clutch dumps yet but I got on it and I was impressed. I spun 3rd hard and I was surprised to bark 4th gear. That clutch holds like a **** It still chatters a bit but is getting better.

Jimmy

 

500 miles! Jimmy, I don't know if I can wait that long when mine goes in this week...

See ya at the local meet.

 

yup 500 miles! I drove it off in 3 days so I get to test it out You will love yours. That clutch has an awesome holding power, it breaks the tires loose in 3rd and 4th See ya at the meet.

Jimmy