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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 02:16 AM
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im thinking about buying a used spec 3+ to save some money insted of the obvious favorite textralia oz700. im installing my s/c soon and am pushing pennies. who has the spec 3+ or any of theirs, and how do you like them? or how do they compare?
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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Changing your clutch is a great idea if your going F/I. I invested in a Spec Twin Disc setup for my next build. Right now I'm running a Centerforce Dual Friction and it holds good with 8psi. I do not luanch hard on it but it holds good for the price. The Tex is a good clutch as is the Spec I think Spec gets a bad rap because a lot people use them and possibly install them wrong. You will be fine with a Spec .
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:03 PM
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I personally do NOT like the Spec Stage 3+ that is in my car. A Centerforce Dual Friction clutch will be installed in the next couple of weeks. The catch point is too high and the pedal has very little feel. Again, my personal opinion. I had a Centerforce Dual friction in a previous car and loved it to death, hence the reason for removing the Spec and installing the Centerforce. (I purchased this vette with the Spec clutch already installed.)
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Old Feb 18, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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I run a Spec 3+ in my nearly 700rwhp car with no complaints to speak of. The first one did only last a little over a year, but I drive the car alot, and I beat on it regularly.
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