Im thinking about getting a spec stage 3 just wanted to know how streetable this clutch is ive heard its good and bad just seeinwhat everyone thought thanks
spec stage 3 review?
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I HATED the one that was in my car. Felt more like I was stretching the clutch cable than moving the pp diaphragm. Stop and go traffic will make your leg sore. I'm not a puss I just ENJOY driving my car and dont think having to work so hard to do something when options are available that make life so much easier. Since you didn't ask for recommendations I'll leave it at that.
What do you recommend? I have the same clutch in my car and what you just stated is exactly how I feel. Im looking into other clutches but I need it to hold alot of trq.
If you need that aggressive of a clutch to hold the torque then you should just keep the clutch, if your happy with it besides the pedal pressure, and get Mcleods hydraulic system upgrade. It's a great upgrade.
Whats done to the car?
I love the 2+
I don't like puck style clutches on a street car. They tend to chatter a bit more than a full disc.
I don't like puck style clutches on a street car. They tend to chatter a bit more than a full disc.
I agree with STAMPEDE3 the 2+ is in lots of cars with over 500RW and can handle the abuse nicely with a soft pedal effort!
I had 2 blow out on my fox body within 5,000 miles. Never used one again.
Centerforce DF.....good for 600rwtq and drives like stock.
I have the McLeod RST in mine. Clutch pedal is smooth and pedal effort is less than stock. It's pricey but very much worth it after you drive it for the first time. Makes the car far more enjoyable to drive.
While I loved them in the past (And still do) I did blow 2 of them to peices going into 4th at the track. With my bolt on 96 at that.
Don't get a clutch based on their "claimed" hp level. Go by what the disk is made of. PP's for the most part are all the same. Meaning they roughly have the same clamping force and besides majority of them are made by Valeo anyways.
Clutch disks can be made with:
Organic (OEM material)
Kevlar
Semi-metallic
Carbon
Sintered Iron
Full face disks are easier on the street. Pucks are more of a on/off engagement. Spec stage 3 is a puck design and their 3+ is a full face but is made of carbon. Still it still has a little chatter. Go with a stage2 or 2+ and I think you'll be happy. Or whatever brand you want as long as the disk is made of kevlar. Just realize that if you want something to hold a lot of power its going to chatter. Gotta give a little to gain a little.
-Mark
Clutch disks can be made with:
Organic (OEM material)
Kevlar
Semi-metallic
Carbon
Sintered Iron
Full face disks are easier on the street. Pucks are more of a on/off engagement. Spec stage 3 is a puck design and their 3+ is a full face but is made of carbon. Still it still has a little chatter. Go with a stage2 or 2+ and I think you'll be happy. Or whatever brand you want as long as the disk is made of kevlar. Just realize that if you want something to hold a lot of power its going to chatter. Gotta give a little to gain a little.
-Mark
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Well I have a fox with spec stage 3. freakin love it, with stock ford cable the pedal effort is same or less than stock feel. for the first 1000 miles or so it was a little touchy grabby but with 3.73 it was no problem. It does not have the marcel spring between that is why it is grabby not as much that it is not full face. I would blow thru a centerforce, 550rwhp but pull front end up no prob with spec st3 and never miss a gear because it is fully disengaged by half pedal.
thanks guys for all the feed back
Your either high or never pushed a pedal with a stock clutch...my wife drove my car with the stock clutch then with the spec 3 she can't even push the pedal down. It's no where near stock feel. Not close, not in the same ball park, not even playing the same game. I dreaded stop lights with the spec but now with the twin disc it's like pushing the clutch in a Honda
I'm using the 11" cobra clutch from UPRproducts: 2001-2004 Ford Mustang GT Mach 1 2003 2004 Cobra 11" Clutch Kit - UPR Products
good for 500-550HP and the pedal feels great with the quadrant and firewall adjuster
good for 500-550HP and the pedal feels great with the quadrant and firewall adjuster
How many miles on the clutch since install? Does the TOB make any noise? Was the Pilot bearing of good quality?
I have the spec 3+ and I like it. It's been so long since I have drove a stock clutch but the 3+ isn't bad. I got it used with my t56 and it came from a 700hp turbo car and he never had a problem.
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Stage 3 here.. It's been working great for me!
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