Just exploded my pressure plate. Catastrophic
12-23-2005, 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by ramairstyle00
and i'll continue running it 
this is why you run a good blanket/bellhousing. when you shoot a slug out the top of your motor at 8,000rpm after a year of racing, do you call the company that made your swinging assembly and look for a refund for your wrist pin or rod bolts for giving out?
this is why you run a good blanket/bellhousing. when you shoot a slug out the top of your motor at 8,000rpm after a year of racing, do you call the company that made your swinging assembly and look for a refund for your wrist pin or rod bolts for giving out?
we all know **** breaks but this is a defect, only SPEC clutches seem to be doing this. This is a serious issue ,,,,almost took off the dude's legs and one of my friends head.
One question for orignal poster, what is your rwtq at right now?
12-23-2005, 06:23 AM
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This is one reason why I'm going to a th400, and a nice carbon fiber tranny shield. I'm so tired of hearing about clutches exploding, breaking, not holding what they are rated for, etc.etc, not to mentiona good one is a god damn grand, where as I can buy one killer top of the line converter for 1500 and be thru with it.
With this kind of crap happening... I really don't even know why I'm keeping my 6 speed, I'll never put it back in simply because I don't want to have to deal with this kind of crap.
With this kind of crap happening... I really don't even know why I'm keeping my 6 speed, I'll never put it back in simply because I don't want to have to deal with this kind of crap.
12-23-2005, 06:40 AM
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The one thing everybody has got to relieze is that alot more people are running SPEC's compared to any other clutch. I've seen other clutches blow too,even stock clutches.Most of the time it is due to extreme heat from a slipping clutch.
I would love to see some pics of what actually broke so we have an idea.
I would love to see some pics of what actually broke so we have an idea.
12-23-2005, 09:41 AM
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Gald to hear no harm came to you.
Just a few questions, So how old was the setup, when was it installed and was there upgraded hardware installed-ARP FW & PP?
At point did this thing let go?
What kind of power are you putting down?
Best of luck with the repair.
Just a few questions, So how old was the setup, when was it installed and was there upgraded hardware installed-ARP FW & PP?
At point did this thing let go?
What kind of power are you putting down?
Best of luck with the repair.
12-23-2005, 09:57 AM
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Id say Spec needs to take up some of the damage. Im glad Im not to the point of needing a high-end clutch, I have a Z06 clutch and thats doing perfect. But Ive heard nothing but bad things about Spec Clutches, especially stage 3 (most people I know with them have the Stage 3) But this is the first Ive heard of one exploding and its unbelievable that its not that much of a rare thing. Good luck
12-23-2005, 10:30 AM
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I normally don't like posting about product stuff-b/c the variables are vast and mostly unknown- but many things can cause product failures other than the product. Glad you're OK . I had a friend that exploded his clutch (different brand) and dented his floorboard b/c he kept in it after it was slipping and worn out. I personally don't think it was a bad clutch. Told him it was going to happen. Not saying of course that's what happened here, but bad bolts, bolts untorquing, bad threads , flywheels (especially cast ones), driver error, etc.. can cause that type of thing. That's why blowproof bellhousings are a good thing and on my Christmas list.
My 2 cents is I've been using SPEC for a while and have 2 of them now and I drive the $%$# out of em and never had any troubles. I know a lot of people using them, too. Don't know what flywheel and fasteners were you using.. And how old is the unit (is it the old yellow or blue).? From what I know the old yellow pressure plates were LS6 units like everyone elses back then. But I replace my bolts every clutch change ( use arp fasteners) , repalce the clutch whenever it wears thin and will NOT use OE flywheels b/c I like my feet. Just my personal rules of thumb. JT
My 2 cents is I've been using SPEC for a while and have 2 of them now and I drive the $%$# out of em and never had any troubles. I know a lot of people using them, too. Don't know what flywheel and fasteners were you using.. And how old is the unit (is it the old yellow or blue).? From what I know the old yellow pressure plates were LS6 units like everyone elses back then. But I replace my bolts every clutch change ( use arp fasteners) , repalce the clutch whenever it wears thin and will NOT use OE flywheels b/c I like my feet. Just my personal rules of thumb. JT
12-23-2005, 10:32 AM
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I dont understand how everyone is saying SPEC needs to pay for the damage. He stated the car was involved in a flood and had water damage. Parts break thats just the chances you take with high performance parts. Im glad hes alright.
12-23-2005, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by stilsleepin
I dont understand how everyone is saying SPEC needs to pay for the damage. He stated the car was involved in a flood and had water damage. Parts break thats just the chances you take with high performance parts. Im glad hes alright.
Ha kidding, but seriously, lets see the carnage.
12-23-2005, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LETHL_SS
You definately need to invest in this:
Its a McLeod Modular Bellhousing PN 8710-10 <--------- SFI approved!
Its a McLeod Modular Bellhousing PN 8710-10 <--------- SFI approved!
especially when my clutch blew apart inside it last year.
btw it too was a spec III
12-23-2005, 07:54 PM
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There is a lot more to this story than you guys have been told. There is a long thread over on Corvette Forum concerning this matter. Before bashing Spec, at least in this case, I think the originator of this thread needs to come clean with all the facts.
12-24-2005, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
The one thing everybody has got to relieze is that alot more people are running SPEC's compared to any other clutch. I've seen other clutches blow too,even stock clutches.Most of the time it is due to extreme heat from a slipping clutch.
I would love to see some pics of what actually broke so we have an idea.
I would love to see some pics of what actually broke so we have an idea.