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  • How much power can the Stock clutch hold?

    Just wondering how long the clutch is going to last on about 8-10 Psi? Im going to start Fabbing the Kit this weeked.
    If it cant Flow it, FORCE it!<br /><br />1999 M5 Camaro RS. Boost is on the way. Cartech FMU, 255 intank, T3/T4 BB 62-1 , Stage 5 turbine wheel .63 A/R.

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    I don't think so, I have a 2000 Camaro and the stock clutch is going out at 24k miles, I got it las year in may with only 10.5k miles. That clutch will no hold up to the extra power if you like to warm up the tires a little. If you shift easy and don't spinn em then it may last a few thousand miles.
    255/50R16 Tires, Pioneer Deck, Pioneer 4 Way speakers, PPI Amps, JL subs, Spec Stage 3 Clutch, Optima Yellow Top

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    • #3
      First time at the track my clutch went and I was running 7psi.
      2000 turbo/intercooled M5 Black Firebird<br />349.5hp and 415.3tq @ 4400rpms

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Radcat:
        First time at the track my clutch went and I was running 7psi.
        And Whats the best one to use? Spec 5?
        If it cant Flow it, FORCE it!<br /><br />1999 M5 Camaro RS. Boost is on the way. Cartech FMU, 255 intank, T3/T4 BB 62-1 , Stage 5 turbine wheel .63 A/R.

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        • #5
          Eh, mine didn't handle low 14's at high 90's, it would slip at the top end, and would slip under tons of boost. A spec 3 handled it like whoa, and felt stockish. (put it in myself)
          <b>97 Camaro 3.8L M5</b><br />Car for sale<a href=\"http://terpmotors.com\" target=\"_blank\">terpmotors.com</a> Terrapin Motorsports! UMCP

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Wicked 3800 V6:
            Eh, mine didn't handle low 14's at high 90's, it would slip at the top end, and would slip under tons of boost. A spec 3 handled it like whoa, and felt stockish. (put it in myself)
            The Spec 5 for our cars is only a little more money and should hold some good power.
            If it cant Flow it, FORCE it!<br /><br />1999 M5 Camaro RS. Boost is on the way. Cartech FMU, 255 intank, T3/T4 BB 62-1 , Stage 5 turbine wheel .63 A/R.

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            • #7
              if your already burning up a new stock clutch after 10.5 k miles..then you need to relearn how to drive stick.

              i went 76k on my stock clutch.. now i got spec 3
              96 Camaro M5. Dark metallic gree (?dont know the offical color name)<br />Home made Intake :: Headers, 3inch headers back to Flowmaster muffler :: spec stage 3 clutch Now installed, waiting for 3.42\'s and LSD next month<br /><a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y192/RiceEatingCamaro/?action=view&current=newcar.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">My Car</a> <br /><br />Totalled Car.<br /><a href=\"http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/k/sk8er305/\" target=\"_blank\">96 CamaroRS</a>

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              • #8
                My stock clutch wouldn't hold more than 7psi, but at the time the turbo went on, it had like 90k miles on it.

                A stage 5 is a bit much for a street driver. I know there are stories about so and so who drives x miles on their stage 5 every day, but you just don't need it. a stage 3 will hold plenty of power, and is a bit more streetable. My stage 3 ceramic is awesome, and has no problems handling whatever i throw at it.
                1998 Camaro, Arctic White<br /><br />Garrett P-Trim T04 turbo<br /><br /><i>348rwhp, 379.5rwtq @ 10psi</i>

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Tyler:
                  if your already burning up a new stock clutch after 10.5 k miles..then you need to relearn how to drive stick.

                  i went 76k on my stock clutch.. now i got spec 3
                  How much did the Spec 3 cost ya?
                  If it cant Flow it, FORCE it!<br /><br />1999 M5 Camaro RS. Boost is on the way. Cartech FMU, 255 intank, T3/T4 BB 62-1 , Stage 5 turbine wheel .63 A/R.

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                  • #10
                    My car made 419ft lbs for about 4months, then the clutch went out about 2 weeks later the transmission went out.
                    [ full bolt on\'s and blown.]<br />[formerly known as naptown]<br />[just know that im teh man ]

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                    • #11
                      Stage 5.. I cant imagine the chattering that would do.. Yeah stage 3 all the way.. I love mine.. It shifts hard and feels like a stock clutch but I dislike the chatterring..
                      Jeff ..
                      1998 Firebird.. Built 3.8 with a 125 shot.. 370rwhp,415rwtq.. stock tune!! sold

                      2002 WS6 T/A.. Bolt ins..448rwhp
                      2009 G8 GT.. Vararam intake, GXP axleback
                      1998 Corvette.. Vararam intake, Ti axleback
                      http://www.fquick.com/slow-v6

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                      • #12
                        stage 5 is way overkill imo. the stage 3 is capbale of handling the power but isnt to outragious for the street. i have an auto and i know that :D .
                        2001 Arctic White Firebird With Black Drop Top<br /><br />3:42 Gears<br />Zexel LSD<br />BMR upper A-Arms<br />Trans Am exhaust with 3\" I-pipe and cutout<br />Modified intake<br />Mecham Hood<br />Trans Go shift kit<br />Making rear control arms and panhard

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                        • #13
                          hehe, yeah I like to let the smoke outta the tires every once in a while. LOL I have a open diff with 3.08's so the torque fights the clutch a little more, plus I have 255/50r16 Tires that grip much better.
                          255/50R16 Tires, Pioneer Deck, Pioneer 4 Way speakers, PPI Amps, JL subs, Spec Stage 3 Clutch, Optima Yellow Top

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                          • #14
                            My stock 60k mile clutch wouldnt hold my NA power, much less a turbo.
                            <b>Black</b> 1998 Pontiac <i>Firebird</i> A-4 swap<br />271.4rwhp/259.4rwtq NA<br />13.30@102.44 <br /><a href=\"http://www.freewebs.com/wickedsix98\" target=\"_blank\">www.freewebs.com/wickedsix98</a>

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                            • #15
                              my spec 3 costed the same price as it does now on websites.
                              96 Camaro M5. Dark metallic gree (?dont know the offical color name)<br />Home made Intake :: Headers, 3inch headers back to Flowmaster muffler :: spec stage 3 clutch Now installed, waiting for 3.42\'s and LSD next month<br /><a href=\"http://photobucket.com/albums/y192/RiceEatingCamaro/?action=view&current=newcar.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">My Car</a> <br /><br />Totalled Car.<br /><a href=\"http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/k/sk8er305/\" target=\"_blank\">96 CamaroRS</a>

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