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Old 02-14-05, 10:10 PM
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SPEC Stage 3

anyone used this before? any feedback on it in terms of slippage and streetability? im using it on a 300whp setup.

of course i need my car to be streetable because previous i was on act x-treme PP and unsprung disc , it was a nightmare driving it ...... so now im looking for a alternative clutch..

btw how do u evaluate if a used clutch is good or not , cause i might consider buying a used unit
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ive heard all good things about SPEC. i am saving up for a stage II. SPEC told me that their stage II would be fine for a 300hp application. if you contact them, they will tell you of a setup that is not on the website, it is a stage II disc with a stonger pressure plate and is capable of over 400hp. while still haveing smooth engagement.
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cause im thinking to buy one used unit...

do u think it is adviseble to buy a used unit?
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no one else?
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I had a stage II in my 260whp turbo Miata. I loved it. Smooth engagement and stood up to repeated drag launches with drag radials. Good all around clutch.
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no slippage at all with hard launching?
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anybody knows if i am using an s5 engine but a s4 transmission . is the clutch same for the s4 and s5?
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Originally Posted by FC_mania
anybody knows if i am using an s5 engine but a s4 transmission . is the clutch same for the s4 and s5?
YES
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damn , im torn in between of choosing the Stage 3 SPEC clutch or the ACT street/strip clutch kit....

anyone would like to share their opinion so i can make a decision by tonight?
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Originally Posted by FC_mania
no slippage at all with hard launching?

Broke a trans and an axle but never slipped the clutch.
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so should i go SPEC or ACT?
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you get more for the money with spec
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vice: Could I know what you mean that? i didnt really understand thanks
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