So would you guys say the 3+ is worth the extra $ compared to the 3?

 

[QUOTE=bww3588]i dont care if they did fix the exploding problem, its a problem that i can fix with a different clutch and not worry about a spec 'sploding. grant it there is still a chance any clutch can exlpode, i havent heard as many horror stories about any other clutches except spec.[/Q

A lot of the problem was old c/pp being sold as the newer versions from independant shops. Some people are just not ever going to buy a spec because of all the bad post there has been in the past. If you search enough you will find out that there is something bad said about every clutch out there.....even the new textralia

 

[QUOTE=02SOMWS6]im one of thoes people.

 

I have a basically stock 2000 Ram Air Formula and had put a stage 3 Spec clutch in with the upgraded slave and master cylinder and had no problems until now. It just started slipping on me just a few days ago and I just put it in last August. Before I put it in, I research about and heard nothing bad about them and even called them and talked to them about this. They told me that the way my car was set up that my car could not tear this clutch up. Well, now the clutch is slipping and I'm going to just get stuck with this because I think they only have a 120 day warranty. I think that spending this much money on the upgraded slave/master cylinder w/the clutch that it should last more than 8 months. Can anyone help me out here on what to do?

 

Hi Mike, how is that clutch doing for you? We have sold and installed quite a few of the Spec Stage 3+ clutches, and they work great! Light pedal feel, no shuddering, plus they handle a ton of torque! Bob

 

Does anyone know if you can replace the stage 3 disk with a stage 3+ without changing the pp? I'm talking about just surfacing things and putting in a new disk here!

 

my slipped stage 3 after 1k miles. sucks

 

After reading everyone's posts about the spec 3, it doesn't seem like a very long lasting clutch. 12k average before slipping.....

 

Mine went 20k. But no it dosn't last long. Most of them don't!

 

People the SPEC STAGE 3 and SPEC STAGE 3+ are not the SAME. The 3+ is a MUCH better full disc design and better friction material and people have been having very good results with them including myself. No crappy *** pucks like the regular stage 3.... Personally Id spend the extra 150 bucks for the 3+ upgrade EVERY single time....

 

now that I have it broken in, it is worth every cent. I reccomend this to anyone getting ready to get a clutch. now I need some stickey tires, as mine don't hook very well. haha

 

My is not slipping yet but the engagement point is at the last 5% so i'm waiting for someone to go on GP on a new clutch.... mine only lasted about 15,000 miles.... my stock lasted more than 30,000 miles go figure??? my hp is pretty stock... LM exhaust with Lid...

anyone know how many miles on average does the 3+ suppose to last? does it have anything to do with the 4 or 6 puck on the disc vs a full circle disk (like stock)? >>>> less surface area more wear???

 

I have the 3 + and it is just really starting to drive good after 700 miles. Untill it was fully broken in , it did not disengage all the way on fast shifts causing it to miss shifts. Now it is doing better but I need to get a mighty vac to finish all the air out of my clutch. No hard launches yet like I did on the spec3 but it is coming soon. Drives better then the 3 though and works great on the street with the nittos.

 

whats the difference between the 3I and the 3+?

 

Who wants to shim and re-shim? Nothanks.

Clutchmasters.

 

I dont even use the shim

 

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I got my 3+ in last friday so ive had it in for 3 days and got 250 miles on already. I am very impressed how streetable and soft pedal feel this is, for a clutch thats rated to handle 850ft/lb of tq it feels very similar to the ls6 clutch only slightly firmer pedal.

FYI on clutch ratings from SPEC's website

Stage 3 - 580ft/lb
Stage 3+ - 850ft/lb
Stage 4 - 700ft/lb
Stage 5 - 1200ft/lb

Does anyone know the PP clamp rates on any of the clutches or how much their flywheels weigh? I cant find that information anywhere, I have the aluminum flywheel with my 3+ and i love it but am curious what it weighs.

 

FWW I blew my spec 3+ to **** after 3k miles....Good luck man. They are great clutches but it's hit or miss. With as light as your Z is, I'd throw in an ls7 clutch. Is holding great in my car(450+rwhp fbody) with close to 1500 miles on it.

 

That's the first time the Stage 3+ is STILL a hit or miss clutch? anyone else?? or it's still too new?