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Old May 6, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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I'm putting down over 400 with the cam only and with spray say another 50-75, getting ready to upgrade my gears also to 3.90s. The current clutch grabs well through the 1-2, 2-3, but when i spray the pedal is hard to engage but eventually comes back.

Looking at a spec stage 2 from a user on the forums here, but read the nightmares that people are having with any of the spec line. Should I upgrade or wait, not sure if I have the LS6 clutch currently or not. Don't wanna throw away money that could be used somewhere else on the car. TIA for the input guys.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 03:37 PM
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It cant hurt to go with a new clutch.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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The stock clutch (ls6 or not) won't last very long at the power level you're at, and is probably on borrowed time already. You're going to need a stronger replacement at some point.....whether that point is now or not is probably up to your pocketbook.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Get a clutch overkill in this department is a good idea IMO.
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Old May 6, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Yeah i think thats what im going to do
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