I'm committed to getting blown now!
03-25-2009, 08:05 PM
#21
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If you are going to the track on the stock clutch, then everyone says it won't last long. I made 2 passes on the stock clutch, but took off easy on both. I didn't want to find out the hard way if they were right.
03-25-2009, 08:14 PM
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Thanks for the input. That RST clutch is really expensive, like 2-3 times more than spec or centerforce. Is it really that much better and is that what you are going to get?
I don't see why the engine would need to be dropped after a supercharger install to replace the clutch. If thats the case then all the more reason to get it done first.
I don't see why the engine would need to be dropped after a supercharger install to replace the clutch. If thats the case then all the more reason to get it done first.
03-25-2009, 08:28 PM
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I put 8,000 miles on the stock clutch after the blower, but it was probably slipping the whole time and I didn't start feeling it until trying to pass in 3rd gear.
If you are going to the track on the stock clutch, then everyone says it won't last long. I made 2 passes on the stock clutch, but took off easy on both. I didn't want to find out the hard way if they were right.
If you are going to the track on the stock clutch, then everyone says it won't last long. I made 2 passes on the stock clutch, but took off easy on both. I didn't want to find out the hard way if they were right.
Cool I'm gonna change it out for sure. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate stock and spec stg 2 clutch for firmness. 10 being firmest.
03-27-2009, 03:03 PM
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03-27-2009, 04:51 PM
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03-30-2009, 10:00 AM
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Ok, so the difference between stock is that there isn't much play between engaged and disengaged then?
Cool, I'll probably end up getting that one then. Do you have any pics of how it looks in your car?
Cool, I'll probably end up getting that one then. Do you have any pics of how it looks in your car?
04-02-2009, 06:06 PM
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Made an appointment today to have the blower installed on April 23rd. Stage 3 with steeda tensioner and saleen extreme inlet tube. I'm going to hold off on the clutch and see how the stocker holds up for a while. Dave said it should be done that same day and I will be able to drive home that night. This will be the longest 3 weeks of my life.