Monster Stage 1 or Stage 2????
07-04-2012, 07:17 PM
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Monster Stage 1 or Stage 2???? Ok realistically....
I have a H/C/ and future intake LS1 engine. I really think I will be lucky if it has 450 RWHP. 415-425 is probably a more accurate number.
Should I get the Stage 1 or Stage 2 Monster? The Stage one is rated at 450hp/Tq and the Stage 2 is 550hp/tq
I think if I went stage 1 the extra $50 could go towards the light weight flywheel....
What do you think? There isnt really much more I can do to push the power level of the engine up.
I have a H/C/ and future intake LS1 engine. I really think I will be lucky if it has 450 RWHP. 415-425 is probably a more accurate number.
Should I get the Stage 1 or Stage 2 Monster? The Stage one is rated at 450hp/Tq and the Stage 2 is 550hp/tq
I think if I went stage 1 the extra $50 could go towards the light weight flywheel....
What do you think? There isnt really much more I can do to push the power level of the engine up.
07-06-2012, 09:18 PM
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Go stage 2. By the time you are completely done with your modding, you dont want to be right at the clutch's threshold. Give it a little bit of breathing room. I have heard good things about the driveability of the stage 2.
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07-07-2012, 01:06 AM
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^^^ what do you recommend? The Tex? Ram? Ls7? ... My monster is good right now... No issues. Yet lol
07-07-2012, 02:02 AM
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Man check out diamond clutches. They are pretty stout and reasonably priced. I had one in my Z06 and it felt stock . They are pretty knowledgable and can help u with your decision
07-07-2012, 08:15 PM
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Monster 2. Numbers in sig and I've have my Monster stg 2 for about 2 years now without the lightweight flywheel and have put about 15,000 miles on it and love it! DD the car and have since it's been in. Very nice clutch and no problems from it at all
07-07-2012, 11:59 PM
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Tick performance and Texas Drivetrain Performance were two of the best reviewed by consumers and seem to have great reputation with constumer service as well, but I honestly havent looked in recent months. We looked around and researched at several places when my buddy had his t56 built last year, he ended up going with tick and has been very happy with it as far as I know. Things may have changed, but Monster has had a terrible reputation in the past.
07-08-2012, 07:55 AM
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don't know what your trippin on but monster bent over backwards to help my stage 2 install questions plus anybody that stands behind a product that gets the abuse that a clutch does gets my vote of confidence. i have a stage 2 NO ISSUES!!! and i'll buy from monster again and again. thats what makes the internet handy you have a world of knowledge at your fingers..
07-08-2012, 08:11 AM
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Tick performance and Texas Drivetrain Performance were two of the best reviewed by consumers and seem to have great reputation with constumer service as well, but I honestly havent looked in recent months. We looked around and researched at several places when my buddy had his t56 built last year, he ended up going with tick and has been very happy with it as far as I know. Things may have changed, but Monster has had a terrible reputation in the past.
04-19-2014, 11:59 AM
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Bringing this back up from the dead:
I know you can have more of a cushion HP wise, with a stage two, but if you're a street driver, with a stock rear-end and transmission, would it be safer to go with a stage one?
It seems having the clutch be the weaker link in the driveline would prevent, or at least alleviate, any premature wear on the rear end or transmission.
I know you can have more of a cushion HP wise, with a stage two, but if you're a street driver, with a stock rear-end and transmission, would it be safer to go with a stage one?
It seems having the clutch be the weaker link in the driveline would prevent, or at least alleviate, any premature wear on the rear end or transmission.
04-22-2014, 03:43 PM
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Bringing this back up from the dead:
I know you can have more of a cushion HP wise, with a stage two, but if you're a street driver, with a stock rear-end and transmission, would it be safer to go with a stage one?
It seems having the clutch be the weaker link in the driveline would prevent, or at least alleviate, any premature wear on the rear end or transmission.
I know you can have more of a cushion HP wise, with a stage two, but if you're a street driver, with a stock rear-end and transmission, would it be safer to go with a stage one?
It seems having the clutch be the weaker link in the driveline would prevent, or at least alleviate, any premature wear on the rear end or transmission.
