Ongoing clutch issue..... HELP!
03-20-2011, 01:08 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ohio
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Ongoing clutch issue..... HELP!
I have had horrid luck with clutches in my 03 GT, It started when i originally replaced it with and RAM clutch from American Muscle after blowing 3 of them to complete pieces the last one cracking the bell housing(all clutches were replaced under warranty) I decided to go with SPEC stage 2 kevlar clutch instead(rated at 500hp/tq) my car has very mild bolt ons but of course planning for the future haha. Well i just recently brought the car out from storage for the spring and summer and have been driving it EVERYDAY that its nice/not raining or snowing out cause ohio had CrAzY weather haha But these are the first few times driving it since i replace the clutch and well I have a slight vibration right as the clutch starts to grab.... is this normal? if not what could it possibly be?
NOTE: Everything in the tranny has been replaced flywheel TO bearing etc... i mean all of it.... PLEASE HELP THANK YOU!
NOTE: Everything in the tranny has been replaced flywheel TO bearing etc... i mean all of it.... PLEASE HELP THANK YOU!
03-20-2011, 12:36 PM
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shudder is a good way to describe it actually. @white oh it doesnt bother me one bit i just wanted to make sure it wasnt going to end up like the POS RAM clutch. AM said they had nothing but issues out of them last year thats why they sent me the SPEC clutch instead. thank you for your input btw! 
03-20-2011, 08:35 PM
#6
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It may be a heavy car but it is a quick car.
0-60 5 sec.
1/4 mile 13.5 at 105 mph
Last edited by 96meangreengt; 03-20-2011 at 08:40 PM.
03-21-2011, 05:41 AM
#7
It could be your Spec pressure plate vibrating or your Spec clutch
could be out of alignment.
My Spec Stage 2 clutch made alot of noise too and had a chattering problem.
Then 5K miles later my Spec Stage 2 clutch disc failed on me.
Try a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch and your luck with clutches may change!
could be out of alignment.
My Spec Stage 2 clutch made alot of noise too and had a chattering problem.
Then 5K miles later my Spec Stage 2 clutch disc failed on me.
Try a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch and your luck with clutches may change!
03-21-2011, 05:43 AM
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03-21-2011, 08:44 AM
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turbo 4 cylinder cars are cheap power. you can put down HUGE numbers and still get 20+ mpg. im amazed at how these guys with their turbo's and 4 cylinders think they're the shiz because of it. it's almost like cheating. get a chip, and you're good. screw that.
03-21-2011, 09:41 AM
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Um, when did this vr4 vs purp race go down? I sure as hell didnt know about it.
If this clutch blows apart, then obviously there is trans issues. But the OP isnt talkin about this one exploding..yet. Its a spec clutch, and my experiences with them always end up with chatter. They are strong, hold good power, but just chatter a bit on release
If this clutch blows apart, then obviously there is trans issues. But the OP isnt talkin about this one exploding..yet. Its a spec clutch, and my experiences with them always end up with chatter. They are strong, hold good power, but just chatter a bit on release