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leroy93lx
10-29-2008, 03:38 PM
Ok so I got the new set up for the 89 laying here and I am gathering up the last few parts I need to drop it in . Its going to be right around 400 rwhp and not sure what clutch set to put behind it. It is a street car that will barely see the track but will get plenty of aggressive driving. What do you guys recommend? I was thinking McCleod, but I am open to opinions. Thanks for everybodies help in advance!:bigthumb Also, The tranny is a T56 6 speed if it matters
cstreu1026
10-29-2008, 03:53 PM
If its not going to see a lot of hard launches on stickey tires then maybe a Spec Stage 2+. If its going to be on stickey tires then I would go up to the 3+.
leroy93lx
10-29-2008, 04:02 PM
I forgot about Spec. My buddies run those in their LS6 cars. I will look into those. Thanks for the reminder!
Silver Bullet
10-29-2008, 07:12 PM
When I had a stick I loved the spec stage III.:bigthumb
92coupe
10-29-2008, 07:16 PM
When I had a stick I loved the spec stage III.:bigthumb

Me too! :cool1:
Jeff88coupe
10-29-2008, 07:34 PM
Street car....spec stage 2+ should work good.
leroy93lx
10-29-2008, 07:44 PM
Does the Stage 3 have good street manners? How does the pedal feel? I bet a Stage 2 would be just fine but once its in there I dont want to mess with it for awhile!
ibstrokin
10-29-2008, 10:03 PM
Best street clutch for 400hp in my opinion is a dual friction. I like spec 3's also, but the dual friction will handle 400 without breaking a sweat, and have a lighter pedal, and less grabby from a standing start. See if you can ride in or drive someone's car with each, then make up your own mind.
331TwistedWedge
10-29-2008, 10:17 PM
i have a ram 9000 series behind my tremec, great clutch ~ takes some effort to push down the pedal ...
cstreu1026
10-29-2008, 11:56 PM
The Spec Stage 3 is a little grabby when its new, but from what I understand thats common with puck style clutches. The 2+ and 3+ are both full disc and should help with that. THe pedal effort with my Spec Stage 3 is a non-issue. Its barely heavier than stock.
leroy93lx
10-30-2008, 12:34 AM
Hey Brian, what company has the best dual friction? I want a nice pedal because this car may go on the Power Tour this year!
ibstrokin
10-30-2008, 07:24 AM
Centerforce Dual Friction. Trust me, you will like it.
leroy93lx
10-30-2008, 07:39 AM
Sweet, Thanks Man! I will check that out
NXcoupe
10-30-2008, 09:50 AM
Does the Stage 3 have good street manners? How does the pedal feel? I bet a Stage 2 would be just fine but once its in there I dont want to mess with it for awhile!

I drive a spec 3+ as often as I can in my convertible, which is quite frequently in the good weather months. The street manners of my 3+ are incredible. I have quite a few customers that have 3+ clutches and love them. If you don't put sticky tires on it, a dual friction is a decent clutch too.