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thinking of going to the spec st3. what do u think?

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Old Sep 18, 2004 | 09:15 AM
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i'm on my 2nd ram and having problems AGAIN. i'm looking at the spec st3,how do you like it. my car is a daily driver with a heads,cam,all boltons,12bolt 4.11's and a t.n.t 100shot(476hp-465tq-stang dyno).how does the spec st3 perform on the street? does it hold 6,000rpm luanches w/nos on slicks? how many miles have you had it in your car(in 5,000mi i'm on my 2nd ram) would you buy it again? i also have the mcleod adj master will this work with the spec? THANKS,mike c. any input from other clutch users are welcome too.

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Old Sep 18, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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My car is at 406 hp.I went with the specIII so far so good ,also I'am using a stock master.
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Old Sep 18, 2004 | 03:58 PM
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I would like to know as well. My clutch is about shot! What kinda flywheel do yall have as well?
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Old Sep 19, 2004 | 12:08 AM
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i have the ram flywheel for their clutch. 4-clutches in 20,000mi,i break them all in with no less then 1,000mi. i put in a all new master and slave last time the clutch was done. it was installed how ram said to richt to the T. i only got 10 passes on slicks with this one and that was after 1,500mi. this is my 2nd clutch this year and my car was down till june. this is fuc---- killing me,we done everything right and i'm still having this problem. i knew i should of bought that 03 cobra.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 08:13 PM
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We have numerous SPEC's in customers cars and sell 30+ a month. We love their product line and excellent customer service from SPEC.

We have them on special all the time (All clutch kits are in stock ready to ship same day):

SC093 Stage 3 X-Pad Clutch Kit: $399 + Free Shipping
SC093i Stage 3 Iron Clutch Kit: $500 + Free Shipping
SC75S Steel Billet Flywheel: $225 + Free Shipping
SC75A Aluminum Flywheel: $369 + Free Shipping

If you have any questions give me a shout at 973-340-4069 I'll be happy to chat.
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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call eastside performance for the best deals ask for guy
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Old Sep 21, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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love my stage 3 after the break in no more chatter and hold great

ttp is also a good place to deal with never had an issue
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 10:52 AM
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Thanks badpewter... We have the kits in stock ready to ship out same day if ordered by 2pm est.
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I love my Spec 3. I have had it since March of this year, but I have made about 40 passes or more at the track with it. The last time I raced I was launching at 5000 rpm and it was holding without any problem at all. The next time I am going to launch around 5500 rpm. I am using a LS6 fly wheel that I had laying around. I would recommend it to any body. I don't think that you are going to have any problems with it at all.
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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do not go spec stage three.... numerous people have had problems with them....me being one of them....mine went out on me after 5000 miles with a proper break in period.... all of the cushion springs in the center of the disk collapsed... pissed me off pretty well.... haha i run a ram vds now
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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 05:37 PM
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WELL...it seems when the trans shop pulled my trans and clutch out nothing is wrong with my ram clutch.so, now we need to find the reason my shi- is not working. at least after 4-clutches i seem to have one that will work.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 11:24 AM
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I know its kinda late to help you, but I have a spec I purchased from TTP, and the service was awesome, also Matt worked real well with me on some headers. Thanks TTp

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Originally Posted by TTPMatt
We have numerous SPEC's in customers cars and sell 30+ a month. We love their product line and excellent customer service from SPEC.

We have them on special all the time (All clutch kits are in stock ready to ship same day):

SC093 Stage 3 X-Pad Clutch Kit: $399 + Free Shipping
SC093i Stage 3 Iron Clutch Kit: $500 + Free Shipping
SC75S Steel Billet Flywheel: $225 + Free Shipping
SC75A Aluminum Flywheel: $369 + Free Shipping

If you have any questions give me a shout at 973-340-4069 I'll be happy to chat.
I ordered mine yesterday and it is still pending, thought it was gonna ship same day? Free shipping???
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 04:12 PM
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I've been a fan of the spec clutches. I have the older carbon disc with 35,000 miles on it and PLENTY of 6600rpm clutch dumps on the gas. (400ish on motor + 175 shot of dope)
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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 10:23 PM
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mike, if ya ever have to get another on get the spec 4, mine has never chattered since day 1, guess due to the gears. its very streetable and bites like a **** with 6000-6200 dumps.
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