Need new clutch and recommendations

by **S99Solara** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 4:25 pm

Hi guys,

I am in need of a new clutch and would like to get some recommendation before buying. My car is bone stock and I don't think i would put any power mod. in the future; so any recommendation will be appreciated.
btw: i have a v6 motor. i have clutchmaster on my wish list anyone have stage 1? i notice many of your SC guys have stage 2.

by **eugene5786** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 8:30 pm

im stock too cept for the trd strutbar, and shortshifter. when my clutch went i opted for a clutchmasters stage 3. when you get used to it it shifts smooth, just takes some practice. gonna miss the stock softness i garntee. when you slow down and are forced to move from 2nd gear, i myself always rattle the car. gone 1500 miles on it and still cant use it properly

by **cdssolara** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:08 pm

I have a Clutchmasters Stage 2 and I have only good things to say about it. It's just as smooth as stock, and has a lot more holding power. If you're not really thinking about upgrading your power, even a Stage 1 would probably be fine. I wouldn't go to Stage 3, though, unless you're thinking about seriously upgrading your power.

by **S99Solara** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 5:24 am

How is clutchmaster stage 1 like? does it feel just like oem?
how much it cost? i know that the stage 2/3 cost about $600
I haven't seen/hear anyone in here with a cm stage 1 kit yet, i was also told that SPEC clutch are pretty good(price is a lot cheaper then cm)

by **cdssolara** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 9:04 am

Since Stage 2 feels just like stock, I'm sure that Stage 1 does, too. I just figured that it might be a little less expensive than Stage 2. I don't know anything about the SPEC clutches.

by **eugene5786** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 9:06 am

stage 2 and 3 are about the same price. 550 i think

by **S99Solara** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 9:38 am

Just got off the phone with clutchmaster, they recommend me getting a stage 1 which is just under $400 and for stage 2 it's $575.
both stages 1 & 2 have 70% over oem holding capacity.
would stage 1 last as long as stage2?

by **eugene5786** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 10:30 am

hold in they told you under 400 for stage 1? i got an under 200 qoute from them, last time i talked to a rep

by **S99Solara** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 11:11 am

are you serious? give me that sales reps name.
if it's $200 i get it over oem

by **eugene5786** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 11:23 am

my bad i made a mistake. stage 0 is 150, stage 2 is 350. sorry about that

by **S99Solara** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 12:14 pm

Stage 0 ? I didn't know there's stage 0
didn't you say stage 2 cost like $550 on earlier post?

by **cdssolara** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 6:19 pm

S99Solara wrote:Just got off the phone with clutchmaster, they recommend me getting a stage 1 which is just under $400 and for stage 2 it's $575.
both stages 1 & 2 have 70% over oem holding capacity.
would stage 1 last as long as stage2?

You might want to recheck those holding capacity numbers. I'm pretty sure that the Stage 2 clutch has a significantly greater holding capacity than Stage 1. That's what you're paying for. Stage 1 still has a much greater holding capacity than OEM, however. In terms of longevity, I'm sure that Stage 1 will last at least as long as Stage 2. I think that when you get to Stage 3 and 4, the clutches tend to wear out a little faster because of different designs and friction plate material.

by **S99Solara** » Tue Aug 31, 2004 8:06 pm

those holding number is actually right on clutchtmasters's home page.
so bascially stage1/2 have 70% vs 110% on stage3
i was told that if the car does not plan to get power mod in the future a stage 1 will do just fine for bone stock motors.
i will most likely just go with stage 1 since it's cheaper and will sure last longer then oem clutch

by **cdssolara** » Wed Sep 01, 2004 1:10 am

S99Solara wrote:those holding number is actually right on clutchtmasters's home page.
so bascially stage1/2 have 70% vs 110% on stage3
i was told that if the car does not plan to get power mod in the future a stage 1 will do just fine for bone stock motors.
i will most likely just go with stage 1 since it's cheaper and will sure last longer then oem clutch

You are correct. I checked the website, and it's the way you described. I had been under the impression that the Stage 1 had less clamping force, but it seems that the biggest difference is in how long it lasts based on materials used. I'm sure you'll be fine with the Stage 1.

by **S99Solara** » Fri Sep 03, 2004 4:31 pm

I finally ordered the clutchmaster stage 2. It cost me about $550 from a local shop. Didn't want to go with stage 1 since no one in here have it. most people in here is stage2 or some stage3. Let's hope its as good as you say it is cdssolara =)

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