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Clutch Ok I posted this in the manual section but I can't seem to get a reply. I am gonna order a clutch soon but I can't make up my mind. Centerforce dual friction or spec 3. Right now I only make 380 but in the future I plan on atleast an ls6 intake and a 150 shot so I wanna plan for the future. I've heard good and bad about spec and centerforce. Which would you choose out of the two?
my centerforce dual friction stage 3 grabs even at 5500 rpm! It is nice... I heard that it lasts longer than spec/ram clutches.
I like it. also it takes alot to smoke it. I havent been able to as of yet. It gets better after 2k miles also.
Never thought a break in was true... just thought they stuck it on the box for even wear on the flywheel.
I like it. also it takes alot to smoke it. I havent been able to as of yet. It gets better after 2k miles also.
Never thought a break in was true... just thought they stuck it on the box for even wear on the flywheel. Thread Starter
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If I get the spec should I add any options like the lightweight pressure plate? Or should I get the spec 4 I know people have had experiences with spec but,everyone loves ram and mine blew apart and took out my third gear.
everyone is going to have something bad to say about one brand or the other. I guess its kind of hard to know what you are going to get when you order a clutch. I just finished putting my Centerforce Dual Friction in tonight and i will let you know what i think. Good Luck!!
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Originally Posted by 67Ranger
you might want to also look into the LS7 clutch.... They should hold about 500 hp, without problem, and will shift like a stock clutch.
I have a Ram Powergrip HD and love it, but i also have a Mcleod adj. master. It has a stiff pedal, but I actually like it.
cyphur_traq has a Spec 3 and a stock master, and it feels pretty nice, just a tad stiffer than stock, nothing like my HD. (Not a bad thing)
bluestreak98's Z06 has the stock clutch, and I had forgotten how light the clutch pedal was on the LS6 clutch, its freakin light compared to the HD I have.
pwebbz28's t/a with the HD and alum flywheel is very light too, he's on a stock master however. I do not like his engagement point though.
Best advice I can say is to find some locals with different clutchs in the power level you are in, or are looking for and see how you like them.
Spec gets a bad rep with some of their clutchs going bad, but ALOT of it has to do with inproper break-in. Some are true genuine failures, but all companies have had failures. I spoke with a few guys from Spec on the PowerTour for a few hours about some of the issues presented on this board and others. They say (as all companies will) the key to lasting clutch life and holding power is proper break in. Follow the break in procedure "to the T" and you'll be good. Another thing on Spec is that you can call them and they will build a clutch "just for you" etc...
Another thing is to search, there are tons of ram vs. spec vs. textrallia vs. centerforce vs. etc etc etc... just look through the forums.
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Went with the spec 3 and I'm going to follow the break in procedure exactly. I have the ram adjustable master from my previous ram so I think it will work just fine. Thanks for all the suggestions
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Break in is everything when it comes to SPEC clutches. Ive had great results with my old spec 3 and my new spec stg 5 feels like stock!!!
Give me a call for a sweet deal on a spec plus install.
Give me a call for a sweet deal on a spec plus install.