Redlineracer12
Addicted CEG'er
Yup, I'm in the same boat.
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Anyone with a Spec Stage 3+ Clutch?
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Yup, I'm in the same boat.
starjammir
Hard-core CEG'er
Also, if I dont rev match right, my clutch makes a weird, almost grinding noise.
Redlineracer12
Addicted CEG'er
No, it's more like a high-pitched moaning/groaning sound right? I thought that's what we were talking about?
BAD SVT
Addicted CEG'er
the darn stage 3+ makes so many noises its hard to get em straight. but yeah, thats the sound i have.
Redlineracer12
Addicted CEG'er
Agreed! Sometimes it gets down right annoying, but once it gets warm it seems to be a little more forgiving in the noise department.
Maverickflyer
CEG'er
Mine doesn't seem to do it all the time. Only on really slow starts. We'll see what happens once I get through the break in period. :shrug:
DemonSVT
CEG'er
Clutch chatter is more dependent on how clean you kept the disc and flywheel facing.
A stock SVT clutch is great for every day driving. It dies fast if you slip the clutch from moderate of above rpm. Dies REALLY FAST! Mine was toast at 30k miles. I can't believe it still worked!!!
A SPEC Stage 1/1+ is great for any non-FI car including NOS cars. Beats OEM holding and heat rating. OEM feel and engagement.
Stage 2 is kevlar. "Technically a hair more holding power then a 1. Good look proving it honestly. It is kevlar so it does not like cold weather, water, or any foreign substances.
Stage 3 is the choice for an FI car. Some forgiveness in engagement. Massive holding power when engaged.
SPEC's pressure plate has much stronger fingers and is known to make an audible clicking sound. It is louder if you have a lightened flywheel.
A stock SVT clutch is great for every day driving. It dies fast if you slip the clutch from moderate of above rpm. Dies REALLY FAST! Mine was toast at 30k miles. I can't believe it still worked!!!
A SPEC Stage 1/1+ is great for any non-FI car including NOS cars. Beats OEM holding and heat rating. OEM feel and engagement.
Stage 2 is kevlar. "Technically a hair more holding power then a 1. Good look proving it honestly. It is kevlar so it does not like cold weather, water, or any foreign substances.
Stage 3 is the choice for an FI car. Some forgiveness in engagement. Massive holding power when engaged.
SPEC's pressure plate has much stronger fingers and is known to make an audible clicking sound. It is louder if you have a lightened flywheel.
KyleQ
Hard-core CEG'er
My car occasionally does that when it is cold - I've got about 10K on my new clutch and flywheel. After the car is warm the sound goes away about 90% of the time.
Maverickflyer
CEG'er
DemonSVT
CEG'er
The + just means it has a lightened pressure plate.Which one is the 3 and which one is the 3+?
The stage 3 has two options. It comes with a sprung hub (has springs) or a fixed/solid hub (i.e. all or nothing engagement)
Ok seriously you info is just lackin lately, lol. 3+ means a full face disc, standard stage three is a 6 puck. Both are sprng hub. Dont think they offer a non sprung hub for Contour. Full face disc provides smoother engagement, plus is also rated to hold more tourqe than standard 3. Stage three + and stock flywheel for High power applications is the ONLY choice reasonable(at this time) for street cars, "nuff said" :laugh:
Maverickflyer
CEG'er
That's how I understood it. I have the Spec 3+ with the lightened option.
The one on the right is for a Mustang, I was just comparing the size difference.
Maverickflyer
CEG'er
I was told from Spec that the lightened version is 15% lighter and the standard performance steel pressure ring is much thicker than the lighter version. I asked them because the Part number is the exact same for either version. :shrug: