Which Clutch Would You Recommend?

GeneralPatton · May 5, 2008

I am looking into getting an upgraded clutch by September that can hold at least 250whp. Now, a lot of you know that I am, well, now was, planning on selling my car next year but I had an epiphany today... I realized my car is sexXx:3_chubby:

My clutch has been acting up for a very long time. At high RPM's it doesn't want to shift; the gears sometimes grind, even just putting it in reverse from a parking spot, sometimes it grinds like the clutch didn't even engage.

So anyhow, I am also planning on being Forced Induction down the line (Hopefully by the end of this year; most likely NGM) and really 250whp would probably be my limit. I was wondering if the Clutchmasters Stage 2 would be a good clutch. I really am not planning on getting a Flywheel though.

Give me some tips, really though, don't wanna spend the money on a Flywheel. I rarely ever track my car and never street race. I just want enough power so my friend cannot keep up. (LT1)

http://www.importshark.com/allperformance/details.php?image_id=55

^^Thats the clutch I am looking at. I want to know your opinions. Please and Thanks:3_shiny:

The reason I am getting it by September, is because my friend's college = Free Installation. Scary thought, but its whatever

max3099 · May 5, 2008

250 at the wheels would be a bit much for a stage 2. Stage 3 or even 4 would be a better choice. How come you don't want a flywheel?

GeneralPatton · May 5, 2008

Should I just get a Stage IV for the same price?

max3099 · May 5, 2008

It really depends on what you looking for. The stage 4 will be like an on/off switch while the 3 will be a little bit more forgiving on your foot, but might not last depending on how much boost and how hard you are gonna drive it. I got a stage 4 and I don't know if I'm going to go past 250 at the wheels. I'd rather have too much clutch than not enough. And like you said, they're all the same price. I would recommend doing the flywheel too. You can't re-surface the stock dual mass. You're a v6 right?

GeneralPatton · May 5, 2008

Yessir I am. Maybe I will get the Flywheel, depends if I get a new job.

breeechan · May 5, 2008

I've got a Stage 3, I would get at least that or maybe a Stage 4.

max3099 · May 5, 2008

It's about time you realized your car is sexy! :3_winkthu

tiger_shark · May 6, 2008

CLUTCH MASTER STAGE 4??? Is that the right one to get then guys???! It comes with the fly wheels right?!

breeechan · May 6, 2008

no, you need to purchase the flywheel separately.

05GT · May 6, 2008

That the CM STG4 and be done. It'll hold whatever you throw at it.

MisterTib · May 6, 2008

Clutchmaster stage 4 or South Bend OFE, both have their fans, should be happy either way!

6_cyl_to_kill · May 7, 2008

O.K. to all you guys that think the biggest and badest clutch is the best clutch i think you may have to reconsider.

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/PRI-2006---StreetFirenet-does-a-technical-intervi_91227.htm

Watch this before you jump to your decision.

Spitzer · May 7, 2008

That is a really good link right there

+rep to you.

Mr Patton... a stage 4 is not un-streetable. Get a 6 puck as opposed to a 4 puck and that makes it a little less aggressive. Also, opt for a sprung hub to smoothen angagement even further.

Better to have more holding power than not enough. Im aiming for 290WHP and I have a stg4 6puck sprung hub.

GeneralPatton · May 7, 2008

I'm not planning on too much power and I don't want an on/off switch lol. Think Ima stick with Stg 3.

98tib · May 7, 2008

stay away from the stage 3, i had mine snap the rivets that hold the spline on within the first 550 break-in miles, i replaced it with another stage3 and now it makes this god awful clanking when it is in neutral and at a complete stop,sounds like someone is smacking 2 pots together, and like it is about to snap. i am so nervous about it that i refuse to use it for the reason i bought it for - abuse, lol. i am scared that it too will snap like the first one did, so now i baby the hell out of it. i think i would have been better off with the stock clutch than the cm stage 3. i also have the fidanza flywheel.
i know i am not the only one with this problem, someone else on the boards went thru 3 clutches before they finally upgraded to the stage v, and have been fine since.

benisthebest · May 7, 2008

i got a stge 2 centerforce clutch and love it actually it just broke in today:3_wink:

6_cyl_to_kill · May 7, 2008

good chioce general

98tib · May 7, 2008

btw, glad you decided ti keep the car!

andbudzi · May 9, 2008

Get south bend stage 3 OFE ($409 - cant find cheaper stg3 then that - from cipmotorsports - very fast shipping) ...stage 4 clutch will cost the same....

Paxfaux · May 9, 2008

good to see you are keeping the car, and to see that your going F/I

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