Stage 3 Monster Clutch Review - Part II (post breakin)
07-19-2009, 07:45 PM
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Stage 3 Monster Clutch Review - Part II (post breakin)
Stage 3 Monster Clutch with Billet Steel Flywheel Review – Part II
"Part I" of this review consists of my initial impressions of the clutch (after installing it). Part I of the review is located at: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...ew-part-i.html
During the break in period I noticed very little chattering. Only when trying to start from a complete stop with the RPMs very low (e.g. ~1000 RPM) could I get the clutch to chatter. What did happen (until the clutch was broken in) was that the clutch would "chirp" when starting from a dead stop. When shifting into the second gear the clutch would also sometimes make a chirp sound, but this time the chirp would be shorter in length. The "chirping" sound was noticeable enough that just about any passenger I had would comment on it and ask what it was. I was not worried about the sound (I figured it would go away as the clutch was broken in), but I called Monster none-the-less to hear what their opinion was. Monster stated the sound was "OK" and that it was just the clutch surfaces not being mated to each other yet. Sure enough, a few hundred miles later the chirping sound disappeared.
How well can the clutch be slipped? From what I can remember of my stock clutch, I think this clutch can actually be slipped more than the stock clutch.
How is the clutch for driving? 99% of my driving is "stop and go" city driving. I think the DIC on my car reports my average speed as being something like 20 MPH? The clutch is a dream to use in stop and go traffic. The clutch pedal pressure is great, and when combined with a clutch that can be slipped, stop and go traffic is of no concern.
For pedal feel and driviability, the stock clutch was great. I find the Monster Stage 3 clutch to be even better. The Monster Stage 3 clutch being good up to 700 RWHP / 700 RWTQ is just an added bonus. :-)
A friend of mine has the Monster Stage 6.5. That clutch is a single disc and is rated for 900 RWHP / 900 RWTQ. The clutch pedal is stiffer, but is in no way "crazy stiff". I have felt/used clutches that were stiffer and yet did not hold nearly as much power.
Job well done Monster!
"Part I" of this review consists of my initial impressions of the clutch (after installing it). Part I of the review is located at: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...ew-part-i.html
During the break in period I noticed very little chattering. Only when trying to start from a complete stop with the RPMs very low (e.g. ~1000 RPM) could I get the clutch to chatter. What did happen (until the clutch was broken in) was that the clutch would "chirp" when starting from a dead stop. When shifting into the second gear the clutch would also sometimes make a chirp sound, but this time the chirp would be shorter in length. The "chirping" sound was noticeable enough that just about any passenger I had would comment on it and ask what it was. I was not worried about the sound (I figured it would go away as the clutch was broken in), but I called Monster none-the-less to hear what their opinion was. Monster stated the sound was "OK" and that it was just the clutch surfaces not being mated to each other yet. Sure enough, a few hundred miles later the chirping sound disappeared.
How well can the clutch be slipped? From what I can remember of my stock clutch, I think this clutch can actually be slipped more than the stock clutch.
How is the clutch for driving? 99% of my driving is "stop and go" city driving. I think the DIC on my car reports my average speed as being something like 20 MPH? The clutch is a dream to use in stop and go traffic. The clutch pedal pressure is great, and when combined with a clutch that can be slipped, stop and go traffic is of no concern.
For pedal feel and driviability, the stock clutch was great. I find the Monster Stage 3 clutch to be even better. The Monster Stage 3 clutch being good up to 700 RWHP / 700 RWTQ is just an added bonus. :-)
A friend of mine has the Monster Stage 6.5. That clutch is a single disc and is rated for 900 RWHP / 900 RWTQ. The clutch pedal is stiffer, but is in no way "crazy stiff". I have felt/used clutches that were stiffer and yet did not hold nearly as much power.
Job well done Monster!
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Thank you for this review of the stage 3 Monster clutch. I don't have a Corvette but I do have a G8 GXP with the LS3 and TR6060 in it. The stock clutch is terrible! I'm getting a stage 3 Monster clutch installed next week and I was wondering how it would drive. I feel much better after reading both of your reviews. I'm now looking forward to this clutch even more!
