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Old Jun 26, 2013 | 11:11 PM
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MAn there are so many mixed reviews. I decide on a clutch then ten people tell me it's junk. I just don't know. My engine builder recommended a clutch that will cost the same as fhe RXT of I include the fly wheel. I've spent too much money into my top end build to go all out on a clutch as well
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 02:13 AM
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As someone who had the same clutch as the cartek trans am, to a monster stage 2 with a tick MC. Do the monster. If anything goes wrong, they'll take care of you.
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 02:31 AM
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Originally Posted by whatsa347
As someone who had the same clutch as the cartek trans am, to a monster stage 2 with a tick MC. Do the monster. If anything goes wrong, they'll take care of you.
The mccleod is out of the mix
It is between monster level III with tick MC and maybe one other thing
Or RPS
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 05:28 AM
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I currently have a Monster stage 3 in my car. I never ended up racing my car before taking the engine back to stock so I can't really comment of how much abuse it will take. It handled everything I threw at it on the street no problem. I think it is an extremely good clutch for the money.

That being said, now that my car is back to stock, it's coming out. The only problem I have with this clutch is initial engagement chatter. Mine never did go away after the break in period and I followed the procedure word for word. Once you get used to driving the clutch chatter is manageable and mostly nonexistent. I see it as a trade off for the amount of power being made which is a comfortable trade for me. Now that the power is gone it's time to go.

FWIW, I'm putting in a Monster stage 1.
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 09:37 AM
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Our Stage 2+ will provide better drivability than a puck-type disc while offering plenty of capacity to meet your needs. It is easily daily drivable, with a pedal that is similar to stock in effort, and engagement that is ideal for street and track use. You really can't go wrong with the 2+. Let me know if you have any questions about this unit and I will be happy to assist you.
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 10:50 AM
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I've got a quick question on the Stage 3. I know it doesn't like to be slipped. My attempts at dumping fail on drag radials of course. I slipped it at the track this past weekend at 5k and it provided good results for my first real time out with a proper setup, 1.77 60'. Of course it needs work, but slipping it isn't going to hurt it, is it?
You can slip it at the track as that's necessary, the over slipping that I refer to is around town where guys rev it up over 2k rpm just to take off. That isn't necessary and is the reason why the clutch gets glazed from excessive wear.
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 02sslayer
The mccleod is out of the mix
It is between monster level III with tick MC and maybe one other thing
Or RPS
You don't need a Tick master to run our clutch if you're looking to save some money, but it allows for adjustability and the quickest shifts possible with the trade off of a slightly stiffer pedal and smaller engagement window.
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Old Jun 27, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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Just get the tick master, best money I've spent, do it right and do it once. I didn't want to buy an MGW and a monster stage 2 and tick master, but damn am I glad I did.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:25 PM
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We've had great luck with Monster and Spec. Not so much with the Mcleod. Can't go wrong with Monster or Spec IMO.

We had many 6 speed customers this past weekend running both Monster and Spec clutches at the track and all of them came home with a clean bill of health.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SNLPerformance
You don't need a Tick master to run our clutch if you're looking to save some money, but it allows for adjustability and the quickest shifts possible with the trade off of a slightly stiffer pedal and smaller engagement window.
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We've had great luck with Monster and Spec. Not so much with the Mcleod. Can't go wrong with Monster or Spec IMO.


i just wonder about the quality of spec, because they are sooo low priced....it makes me wonder.
We had many 6 speed customers this past weekend running both Monster and Spec clutches at the track and all of them came home with a clean bill of health.
i have A freind that used to run the monster stage 3 and loved the performance both on the street/strip

is there anything else i should consider picking up wuth the monster 3 clutch? i will be running the steel billit lywheel for this setup.
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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is there another cheaper MC out there that is compareable to tick? and is a slave cylinder a mjust have? i read that it is for transd w/ troubly with high rpm shifs
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 02sslayer
is there another cheaper MC out there that is compareable to tick? and is a slave cylinder a mjust have? i read that it is for transd w/ troubly with high rpm shifs
Get the Tick. What do you mean is slave cylinder a must have? Yes...you have to have one...
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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I mean is an after market slave a must have
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Old Jun 29, 2013 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 02sslayer
I mean is an after market slave a must have
Are you sure you're not talking about an aftermarket MASTER cylinder? Like a Tick unit?
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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 04:31 AM
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no, im allready planning on getting a tick MC. btu the monster slave is an option. i have decided to go with the monster level III w/ 28lb FW, tick master and slave

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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 10:24 AM
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Get a stock gm slave
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Old Jun 30, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 02sslayer
no, in allreadyh planning on getting a tick MC. btu the monster slave is an option. i have decided to go with the mondter level III w/ 28lb FW, tick master and slave
Thats more than good!
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 03:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackpanther99
Thats more than good!
its a prov en clutch. seems like those who have monster III w/ tick MC are happy
those w/ out tick MC hate it. i hope im right lol.
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 02sslayer
is there another cheaper MC out there that is compareable to tick? and is a slave cylinder a mjust have? i read that it is for transd w/ troubly with high rpm shifs
No there isn't a better aftermarket master cylinder out there than the Tick.
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no, im allready planning on getting a tick MC. btu the monster slave is an option. i have decided to go with the monster level III w/ 28lb FW, tick master and slave
Good deal, a slave is a good idea as if it fails and destroys the clutch then we will warranty all parts if you purchased it through us...don't hesistate if you have any questions.
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Old Jul 1, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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I do have a question. With tje rxt why is it that it does not need the upgraded master/slave cylinder? *but like the monster 3 needs it? Kinda confused
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