Spec 3 Break-In
Spec 3 Break-In I just got finished installing a Spec 3 last night and I want to take it to the track tomorrow. I know the break-in is supposed to be 400 miles. I called Spec about this, I suggested 10 10 mile trips with cool down between and he said that would probably work fine.
I'm just asking if anyone has a quick opinion/horror story about trying to break-in their clutch quickly, then take it to the track.
I replaced the flywheel with an AMS racing flywheel. It chatters if you try to slip it, for the incredible grip compared to stock, I can live with it if it never goes away.
Thanks,
Brian
I'm just asking if anyone has a quick opinion/horror story about trying to break-in their clutch quickly, then take it to the track.
I replaced the flywheel with an AMS racing flywheel. It chatters if you try to slip it, for the incredible grip compared to stock, I can live with it if it never goes away.
Thanks,
Brian
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I would not even think about beating on a new clutch without proper break-in. When I got my clutches installed I drove the cars for about a week in town, all stop-n-go traffic. I have a tendency to go to the extreme and have been known to be overly cautious. I drive my new clutches for a minimum of 500 miles in short trips with plently cooldown time. I make sure the clutch is ready before I whoop on it! The disk has to seat properly with the flywheel or you'll be spending more $$$$$$$
100 miles on it and it still has some chatter at low RPM in higher gears and in 1st. If the chatter doesn't go away when the clutch is engaged then I probably won't risk it. Considering I didn't enjoy installing it very much and it was kinda pricey I don't feel like doing it again soon.
I was hoping to see someone say that they took their car to the track the next day and the clutch slipped from then on, that would convince me!!
The type on person who buys an F-car is generally not a patient one!
Thanks,
Brian
I was hoping to see someone say that they took their car to the track the next day and the clutch slipped from then on, that would convince me!!
The type on person who buys an F-car is generally not a patient one!
Thanks,
Brian
pulled out of the garage and burned thru 1,2 and some of third gear. 2000 miles later no chatter, no nothing just grabs like a **** and replaced stock hydraulics feels like stock. pita to install though but your thru that. i say go to the track. but my car is not a daily driver so.........
good luck
billy
good luck
billy
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Well contrary to popular opinion and judgement I took it to the track yesterday. I had about 200 miles of stop and go on it. Still chatters some, but I can drive it so it won't also.
Anyway, it grabs like mad. I don't know how long my 10-bolt can withstand the abuse. I ran my personal best 60' 2.0 ET 12.90@109.7mph. I installed a B&M shifter at the same time as the clutch. Best investment ever, I didn't miss 3rd once, shifts are quicker and more precise.
Brian
Anyway, it grabs like mad. I don't know how long my 10-bolt can withstand the abuse. I ran my personal best 60' 2.0 ET 12.90@109.7mph. I installed a B&M shifter at the same time as the clutch. Best investment ever, I didn't miss 3rd once, shifts are quicker and more precise.
Brian
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I've got about 361.3 miles on the break in period for my Spec 3. I know I don't want to change it out any time soon, so I'm not going to take my chances. I haven't even gone over 2.5K rpm this whole time. 
I should hit 400 tomorrow though (if it doesn't rain), then it's time. 
I should hit 400 tomorrow though (if it doesn't rain), then it's time.