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Old May 23, 2005 | 08:31 PM
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I installed a new SPEC stage 2 clutch this weekend. Also had the flywheel turned, there was a few hot spots but they were gone when I got it back. Was very surprised that it only took me about 5 hours from start to finish. Has got a good chatter in it and not sure why followed specs to the tee on torque and everything. Has anyone else had this type of problem before. Thanks Greg....
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Old May 23, 2005 | 08:35 PM
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Got some friends that run SPEC in there F bodies and all three have some chatter.
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Old May 23, 2005 | 10:33 PM
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Just curious how hard is the clutch to do.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 04:14 AM
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chatter should go away after a few 100 miles.
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Old May 24, 2005 | 05:54 AM
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Tell that to a buddy of mine who had his Spec III pulled out after a year (at least) of service because he couldn't stand the clutch.. It was replaced with an Exedy twin.

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Old May 24, 2005 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mdhmi
Tell that to a buddy of mine who had his Spec III pulled out after a year (at least) of service because he couldn't stand the clutch.. It was replaced with an Exedy twin.

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He didn’t install it/ break it in correctly. The break-in is critical on the SPEC clutches.

If it’s properly installed and broken-in, there will be no chattering issues.
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Old May 27, 2005 | 05:05 AM
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Im just telling him what my spec II did, not a spec III which I wouldnt know about..
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Old May 27, 2005 | 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by MGorman
He didn’t install it/ break it in correctly. The break-in is critical on the SPEC clutches.

If it’s properly installed and broken-in, there will be no chattering issues.

When all else fails blame the customer/victim ?

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