STAR Clutch Levels
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STAR Clutch Levels
Does anyone know the differences between the STAR clutch levels, and the difference between ceramic and carbon.
There website is being remodeled, so there is no ifo online.
Thanks
JIm
There website is being remodeled, so there is no ifo online.
Thanks
JIm
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Re: STAR Clutch Levels (Hammer)
All I know is this:
Stage 1--Good upgrade from OEM, handles up to 400 HP
Stage 2--For cars with moderate upgrades, power adder (kevlar disc)
Stage 3--Available with Ceramic or Carbon will handle 500+hp, Ceramic will hold 600+
Stage 4--For vehicles over 600 hp, not recommended for street use
I am debating between the Stage 2 and Stage 3 along with an aluminum Flywheel
Stage 1--Good upgrade from OEM, handles up to 400 HP
Stage 2--For cars with moderate upgrades, power adder (kevlar disc)
Stage 3--Available with Ceramic or Carbon will handle 500+hp, Ceramic will hold 600+
Stage 4--For vehicles over 600 hp, not recommended for street use
I am debating between the Stage 2 and Stage 3 along with an aluminum Flywheel
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Re: STAR Clutch Levels (-=Jeff=-)
I'm doing heads/cam so I will be at ~430 flywheel, I will probably spray after I get use to the H/C power ~550 flywheel. Is the stage 3 the type of clutch that can come on gradually or is a "on/off" type? Is there a difference in streetability between carbon or ceramic?
Jim
Jim
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Re: STAR Clutch Levels (Hammer)
I know you didn't ask, so I'll just say this. You don't want to get me started on Spec Clutches.
They have
1. Stage Suck
2. Stage Blow
3. Stage Butt
4. Stage Suck and Blow it out your Butt
But hey, thays just my $.02 that you didn't ask for.
:cheers:
[Modified by Nathan Plemons, 9:40 AM 9/20/2002]
They have
1. Stage Suck
2. Stage Blow
3. Stage Butt
4. Stage Suck and Blow it out your Butt
But hey, thays just my $.02 that you didn't ask for.
:cheers:
[Modified by Nathan Plemons, 9:40 AM 9/20/2002]
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Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 12,578
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From: Bartlett Illinois
Re: STAR Clutch Levels (Nathan Plemons)
I know you didn't ask, so I'll just say this. You don't want to get me started on Spec Clutches.
They have
1. Stage Suck
2. Stage Blow
3. Stage Butt
4. Stage Suck and Blow it out your Butt
But hey, thays just my $.02 that you didn't ask for.
:cheers:
[Modified by Nathan Plemons, 9:40 AM 9/20/2002]
They have
1. Stage Suck
2. Stage Blow
3. Stage Butt
4. Stage Suck and Blow it out your Butt
But hey, thays just my $.02 that you didn't ask for.
:cheers:
[Modified by Nathan Plemons, 9:40 AM 9/20/2002]
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From: Probably in the paint booth....
Re: STAR Clutch Levels (Nathan Plemons)
I know you didn't ask, so I'll just say this. You don't want to get me started on Spec Clutches.
They have
1. Stage Suck
2. Stage Blow
3. Stage Butt
4. Stage Suck and Blow it out your Butt
But hey, thays just my $.02 that you didn't ask for.
:cheers:
[Modified by Nathan Plemons, 9:40 AM 9/20/2002]
They have
1. Stage Suck
2. Stage Blow
3. Stage Butt
4. Stage Suck and Blow it out your Butt
But hey, thays just my $.02 that you didn't ask for.
:cheers:
[Modified by Nathan Plemons, 9:40 AM 9/20/2002]
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Re: STAR Clutch Levels (Hammer)
I ran a stage 3 with my steel single mass flywheel and their pressure plate. It held the car great, drove fine, but rattled at low rpms (< 2000). I pulled it for that reason alone and put a McCleod Street and strip clutch in that I had laying around with 70 miles on it. The McCleod is pretty quiet, but will not hold my power, especially under Nitrous. I would however rather the clutch slip than break parts so it is a trade off. Hitorically, I have put a new disk in about every 9-12 months, or 3-5k miles. I kept the stage 3 disk in case I wanted to go all out again at the track and use the ET Streets again.
I know Chad had some real bad luck using the stage 3 with the aluminum flywheel, but I think the problems were more towards the flywheel not staying together.
I know Chad had some real bad luck using the stage 3 with the aluminum flywheel, but I think the problems were more towards the flywheel not staying together.