Clutch Upgrade
10-12-2008, 04:46 PM
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Clutch Upgrade
Well, the battle between my stock clutch and my Whipple seems to be over, and the Whipple has won.
I am getting a lot of slippage and know it is time to upgrade. Any suggestions? The car is a daily driver, so a clutch that feels like it is from a 68 Camaro is out of the question. I don't see myself needed more than a stage 2, probably, since the car is about 475 to the wheels.
Ideas?
I am getting a lot of slippage and know it is time to upgrade. Any suggestions? The car is a daily driver, so a clutch that feels like it is from a 68 Camaro is out of the question. I don't see myself needed more than a stage 2, probably, since the car is about 475 to the wheels.
Ideas?
10-13-2008, 05:31 AM
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F%*! SPEC clutches. I will never buy another clutch from them. I'd say 80% of the people on the forums who have bought one have also had problems with it, and SPEC refuses to claim ANY responsibility.
10-13-2008, 06:40 AM
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10-13-2008, 10:04 AM
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I would HIGHLY recommend the Mcleod RST!. its pedal pressure is like stock and it will hold up to 800 hp!. Also , its design will allow you to use your stock flywheel if you choose OR any aftermarket flywheel..Their's or anyone else's!. I have been very satisfied with mine
10-13-2008, 10:43 AM
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+1, spec 2+ sucked complete *****. My mechanic sent it back to spec so they could see what was up with it and they gave him a bullsh*t story about how he used the wrong fluid and messed up the clutch, pretty much putting the blame on him, yet they would not explain how it messed it up. I can't even begin to explain how terrible the spec 2+ was, do yourself a huge favor and take off the spec 2+ from the possiblity list.
10-13-2008, 10:46 AM
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I would HIGHLY recommend the Mcleod RST!. its pedal pressure is like stock and it will hold up to 800 hp!. Also , its design will allow you to use your stock flywheel if you choose OR any aftermarket flywheel..Their's or anyone else's!. I have been very satisfied with mine
10-13-2008, 04:06 PM
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Thanks for the advice guys! I actually decided to go with the Centerforce DF from Jegs. Price was very fair, and it seems like it is right up my alley. Should be here wedenesday, now I just have to find someone here in AZ that can help me put it in...
11-23-2008, 01:06 PM
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I would HIGHLY recommend the Mcleod RST!. its pedal pressure is like stock and it will hold up to 800 hp!. Also , its design will allow you to use your stock flywheel if you choose OR any aftermarket flywheel..Their's or anyone else's!. I have been very satisfied with mine