Monster Stage 2 Clutch install, and 6 Speed rebuild.... First Impressions !

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11-19-2011, 02:20 PM

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Still very happy with my setup. Good stock like clutch feel. Pulls harder because of the lighter weight. I do have to give it just a touch of gas at a light to get going because of the lighter weight though. It does slip well though. Holds my 451rwhp/427rwtq very well. Should be 15-20 more after my Fast intake install after Santa delivers it....

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11-19-2011, 05:02 PM

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Thanks for the write-up! Now I know for sure what to do about the clutch in mine.

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11-29-2011, 12:58 AM

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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17

Follow up

I think I'm sold. I spoke with Steve today. I'm going to take advantage of the holiday pricing and get a stage 3.

BTW, Chris is no longer with the Monster crew.

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11-29-2011, 01:18 AM

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I think I'm sold. I spoke with Steve today. I'm going to take advantage of the holiday pricing and get a stage 3.

BTW, Chris is no longer with the Monster crew.

Why the stage 3 ? What is your HP level now, and future HP levels ?

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11-29-2011, 01:34 AM

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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17

I'm glad you asked...

I'm at ~430rwhp and although I don't plan to use it, Steve noted that the stage 3 would accommodate a shot of nitrous. Again, i dont plan on ever using the juice. It was plummed into the car when I got it. In reality, i want a heavier clutch. Since I'm going to be into the drivetrain, I thought I would go the extra mile. When my car had the 422 stroker it was hooked up to a heavy duty clutch and I liked the feel.

As always, I'm open to feedback.

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Why the stage 3 ? What is your HP level now, and future HP levels ?

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11-29-2011, 07:56 AM

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I was just curious...

Good luck with your install !

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11-29-2011, 12:39 PM

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Missed this the first time around,,glad I saw it this time!! Still running stock,,but do like to make a few trips a year to test and tune. Have 83k,,and while its holding fine,,but realize someday I may need this info,,and I don't want something that feels like a truck clutch. Thanks for the report!!!

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11-29-2011, 05:59 PM

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how much you have invested in the tranny rebuild, minus the labour.
i'm loosing 3rd, but interested in some elaborate build.

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11-29-2011, 06:17 PM

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how much you have invested in the tranny rebuild, minus the labour.
i'm loosing 3rd, but interested in some elaborate build.

I'm not sure how it all broke down ... I know my tuner ordered the RPM Stage IV rebuild kit and some extra stuff.

Sean Burt, at True Street Motorsports in McKinney Texas did the work. Google the shop name and you will find his site. Give him a shout. Super nice guy.

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11-29-2011, 09:16 PM

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Wow just saw this thread. Nice in depth write up Mark!

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11-29-2011, 09:27 PM

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Wow just saw this thread. Nice in depth write up Mark!

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11-29-2011, 11:07 PM

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Thanks guys !

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11-29-2011, 11:18 PM

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Great information

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11-29-2011, 11:27 PM

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Did Sean also do your heads\cam?

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11-29-2011, 11:47 PM

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Did Sean also do your heads\cam?

Yea he did in Feb 2006. Still rocking 451/427 to the wheels (dyno'd 2 weeks ago)...

(original Feb 2006 dyno read 448/432)
That will change with my SpinMonster FAST92 and SpinMonster LS2 TB that Santa is bringing me....

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11-30-2011, 12:15 AM

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Santa is bringing me....

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I think Santa is bringing me h/c/exhaust...

I'm also looking at the AFR 205... not decided on a cam yet tho.

I really need to hook up with you guys soon so I can hear your car. Your GHL sounds sick!

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01-31-2013, 09:49 PM

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Hey did you keep the ls6/1 style clutch and what flywheel did you end up getting?

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01-31-2013, 09:54 PM

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How do you still like the setup did it hold up

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01-31-2013, 10:10 PM

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Hey did you keep the ls6/1 style clutch and what flywheel did you end up getting?

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How do you still like the setup did it hold up

I went with the lighter 18lb Monster Flywheel.
I still am enjoying it ! Works well for me so far.

My daily is a 6 speed GTI so I get used to that all week long.

I just need to remind myself on weekends driving my Z06 to give it a little more gas going up a hill because the lighter flywheel will "shudder" a little bit. Not a loud chatter... just a feeling of a "shudder" if I don't give it enough gas. Not a real issue at all.

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