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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 02:34 PM
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Question Spec or Centerforce???

My car gets out of the shop next week and i had a 383 stroker put in it. Now i need a clutch that can handle around 400HP, and suggestions btween the two...

Spec or Centerforce (Dual Friction)
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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I am loving my Spec 3... high release hard grab and rated for 600+ hp
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:07 PM
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dude, i had the centerforce dualfriction.... don't even consider it... go with the Spec.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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Centerforces have high rpm engagement issues with them. Centerforce themselves on the phone said that their clutch doesnt work well on LS1 cars.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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How much do the Spec's go for??????????????????????????
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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You can get a Stage 3 usually for under $400. That is a good streetable clutch and will handle 700 hp/tq.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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centerforce= boat anchor.

my spec 3i with billet flywheel is some of the best coin i ever spent on parts.

GET THE BILLET FLYWHEEL. you won't regret it, stock flywheel causes chatter..i've never seen anyone have any chatter when using the spec billet flywheel.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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Spec go with the best and also a good driving clutch
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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never had a prob with my centerforce. ~5000 miles.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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it doesn't matter what clutch you ask about. Your going to have people saying a clutch is crap and others that love it.

The big variable is the hydraulics. There should be a sticky at the top of this section saying that you cannot comment on a clutch unless you state what master was used, slave, was the drill mod done, what flywheel. Also, how was the system flushed.

All the of the "reviews" and opinions are worthless without this info.

I do recall a couple of people saying they used the centerforce with success by used a new GM master.

I remember all the talk about how no clutch could stand up to the LS1 because all the cars were burning theirs up. how long did it take for someone to find out the drill mod?

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I would only go Mcleod or Ram.
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by INMY01TA
I would only go Mcleod or Ram.
I don;t know about ram if it can hand high power
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Old Oct 22, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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The RAM Power Grip HD (Stage IV) has held a built 347 that I know of on a 250 N2O shot. They have the VDS (Stage V) also. I also would only consider RAM or McLeod. More $$$$$, but much better and consistant performance. hydraulics are a must.
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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spec x-pad with billit steel flywheel , awsome set up
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by DEE99TA
it doesn't matter what clutch you ask about. Your going to have people saying a clutch is crap and others that love it.

The big variable is the hydraulics. There should be a sticky at the top of this section saying that you cannot comment on a clutch unless you state what master was used, slave, was the drill mod done, what flywheel. Also, how was the system flushed.

All the of the "reviews" and opinions are worthless without this info.

I do recall a couple of people saying they used the centerforce with success by used a new GM master.

I remember all the talk about how no clutch could stand up to the LS1 because all the cars were burning theirs up. how long did it take for someone to find out the drill mod?

DEE

Thanx for the info..., i was curious about different brands and how much power they can withstand, and which engages faster and bites harder....
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Old Oct 24, 2004 | 06:22 PM
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Yes !!!!! I upgraded my hydrolics when I installed my SPEC 3 and have never had any issues to date. CLutch feels great and holds like a biaaaatch!!!!
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