Best Clutch, Flywheel, N Install?

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Jul 15, 2004 | 01:07 AM

Midnight Storm

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Best Clutch, Flywheel, N Install?

Personal Options needed... What's the best clutch out there? I'll be using the vette 80% daily driverand 20% road racing.

I drive alittle more on the agressitive side so I want performance. BUT... I don't have much money to be re-placing it every other run. I was surprised how fast the stock one wore down.

Anyways my ideas so far were...

A SPEC performance clutch that's good up to 650rwhp.
I used that brand in my Trans am... but I drive a vette now, seems like there is more out there for it. What's the best for road racing?

Also I'm going to get a Aluminum light weight flywheel and ether a B&M or Hurst short shifter. Best pricing?

Also... what's a good install price... I always do it myself... but I may be real close on time to get this done. Thanks!

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Jul 15, 2004 | 10:09 AM

TTPMatt

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I would go with the SPEC Stage 3 X-pad for your use. It's a great daily driver clutch and takes the abuse when it is put to the test. It's good for 700fwtq.

The Stage 3 will run ya $400 with free shipping, the aluminum spec flywheel w/ wear plate is $369 with free shipping.

You should pay in the $300-400 range for the clutch install, it's definitely not brain surgery

Let me know if you have any questions - 973-340-4069 I'll be happy to chat.

- Matt

Jul 15, 2004 | 10:16 AM

bandit_99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Midnight Storm

Personal Options needed... What's the best clutch out there? I'll be using the vette 80% daily driverand 20% road racing.

How much power does it have to hold? Best clutch out there -still new and not a ton of data...but still undisputed is the Exedy Twin Disk- Cha-Ching$$$$$

Don't need the Twin, save some coin- Exedy Single Disk-

Ram, Spec, Mcleod have lots of feedback if you do a search. Each has its ups and downs.

I almost went with the Spec 2/3 Hybrid but so many reports of chatter pushed me to look further. I went with a Luk Gold stage 2. Rated to hold 565lbs of tqe. Its still in my dining room, and so I can't give you first hand info, but those who have installed it all rave of the stock feel/pedal pressure and faster revs of the fidenza flywheel.

Install- rough target $500, depending upon MC install.

B&M or Hurst pricing- check out LAPD or Extreme. I think you can usually pick one up for $160ish.

Jul 15, 2004 | 10:55 AM

Jason 98 TA

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I would probably go with something like the Spec if your wanting to keep the price down. We sell the stage 3 on special for $399.99, and you could also throw a aluminum Fidenza flywheel on it for $320!!!

Jason
Texas Speed
www.texas-speed.com

Jul 15, 2004 | 12:45 PM

Midnight Storm

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I'm starting to feel good about doing my homework. Looks like most of you like the SPEC brand. Well, I'm gunna find best pricing and do it later today. Can't wait!

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Jul 15, 2004 | 05:31 PM

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Best is definitely the Exedy but it's about 2x more than a Spec + flywheel.

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Jul 15, 2004 | 06:08 PM

mdhmi

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[COLOR=Navy] ... Looks like most of you like the SPEC brand.

Huuuhh?? If you don't mind chatter then yes: your conclusion is correct.

Mark

Jul 15, 2004 | 09:07 PM

bandit_99

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Huuuhh?? If you don't mind chatter then yes: your conclusion is correct.

Mark

I gotta agree with Mark. Do a search on Spec Clutch and for every good one ( and there are plenty that really like them), there is another that says unbearable chatter or no spec warranty or fried in a few passes, or impossible to balance - whatever the complaint, I found far too many negatives to gamble $750 plus install on a clutch that might not be in my car for more than a thousand miles.

I've never used Spec, so I'm not bashing it...just telling you what I found when I was looking for a clutch.

Good luck