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Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Monday, October 22, 2007 9:39 PM
hello

i want to know what the better clutch kit?
my 2001 Z24 5 speed. by next summer the car will be puting out 450 or 400.

So i need to find out which one will work better

Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit With Spec Flywheel
OR
Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4 With Spec Flywheel Or Fidanza Aluminum Flywheel

Whic one IS THE BEST

thanks for the info

Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 5:27 AM
IMO SPEC stage 3+ and the Fidanza or SPEC flywheel.

Clutch masters have really had some issues on the cobalts, and IMO not many have yet purchased them for the cavalier/sunfire...


-Aaron
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Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 2:06 PM
and spec has not had "issues" with J cars?

Chris


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Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 2:12 PM
Aaron-

I won't buy Spec anymore, but if you signed up with Bully, I'd buy a clutch from you





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Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 3:42 PM
Not impressed with SPEC. They use a very grippy disc with a fairly light pressure plate to keep pedal feel the same, but then it doesn't last for poop. That's my opinion.

O noes!
Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Sunday, October 28, 2007 9:26 PM
Weird. My SPEC Stage II is fine. It's been in for quite some time and had seen regular abuse. Including taking the beating from a 3400. Perhaps they changed something over time to make them worse?





Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Monday, October 29, 2007 8:33 PM
Shifted wrote:Aaron-

I won't buy Spec anymore, but if you signed up with Bully, I'd buy a clutch from you


I drovwe bully, its ridiculous. you don't even move the clutch pedal a 1/2 inch off the floor and you stalled it. Spec Stage 3+ I would go with again just to take my chances



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Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 4:31 AM
I also agree that you need to order a SPEC "+" series. They seem much better than the non SPEC "+" series kits.


-Aaron
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Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 5:08 AM
I had a brand new spec stage 3+ break on me after 4000 miles. Tey refused to honor the warranty because it happened after 6 months. the car sat 4 months over winter... and broke the 3rd time driving it after winter. it really sucked, and I ended up needing a trans too, so I sold the car and the rest is history



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Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 9:30 AM
BTW what broke on it?


-Aaron
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Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 6:53 PM
Turbo Tech Racing wrote:BTW what broke on it?
pressure plate



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Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 7:15 PM
I never stalled my bully stg 4, I came close a couple times. It take some getting use to but I genuinely liked it. Also it's not really "street-able", it's more race oriented. I still like it anyways...



Getting "better built" for the '08...
Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Tuesday, November 06, 2007 11:25 AM
As far as the Cobalts, we had bad luck with Clutch Masters, it was the wrong dimensions and rubbed on the bell housing... so we ended up going with a Spec stage 4 w/ Fidanza flywheel, like i said its in our SS, not a J, but i like it. It gabs like hell when you need it to, but over all its not that bad. if your good with the clutch it doesn't feel thaaaat much different than stock..



Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Thursday, November 08, 2007 6:42 AM
I would never buy a SPEC again either. I'm tempted to buy a ClutchMasters stage 3. Has anyone bought one before?



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Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Thursday, November 08, 2007 7:48 AM
I Just bought ClutchMasters Stage 4 FX 400 6 Puck.

I didnt put it in yet because i am rebuilting my tran. I have 2001 Cavalier Z24 2.4 LT (Getrag Tran).

Once i install, i will tell how it goes.
Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Monday, March 03, 2008 10:26 PM
Joe Y wrote:I Just bought ClutchMasters Stage 4 FX 400 6 Puck.

I didnt put it in yet because i am rebuilting my tran. I have 2001 Cavalier Z24 2.4 LT (Getrag Tran).

Once i install, i will tell how it goes.

Ever install it?





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1999 Cavalier Z24 Supercharged
1999 Grand AM SE (Beater Car)
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2005 Honda TRX450R
Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Tuesday, March 04, 2008 7:17 PM
Spec stage 3 with lightweight option and light flywheel .. noisy as hell unless i engage it at 2000 rpm. no issues with mine almost 2 yr now.


14.82 @ 97 mph
Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 4:49 AM
Quote:

I would never buy a SPEC again either. I'm tempted to buy a ClutchMasters stage 3. Has anyone bought one before?


If I had to buy another clutch it would be another ACT or a CM stage 3. Back in the day, most guys were putting in Clutch Master's without issue. That all changed when Spec's entered the market and started selling clutches cheaper, than CM's.



Jason
99 Z24 Supercharged
157hp/171tq - NA
LD9 for Life
Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Wednesday, March 05, 2008 9:15 AM
I know CM had major issues with any tranny/clutch combo connected to a B Series block on Honda's for a couple years, MOST Honda guys now curse there name.



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Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Thursday, March 06, 2008 9:26 PM
Luke Heier wrote:
Joe Y wrote:I Just bought ClutchMasters Stage 4 FX 400 6 Puck.

I didnt put it in yet because i am rebuilting my tran. I have 2001 Cavalier Z24 2.4 LT (Getrag Tran).

Once i install, i will tell how it goes.

Ever install it?


Not Yet?
car will be back on the road in april, so i will get back to you with the info.
Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Thursday, March 13, 2008 12:42 AM
rockin the spec stage IV here.



12.5@116 2.0 60ft

Re: Spec Stage 3+ Clutch Kit VS Clutch Masters Stage 3 OR 4
Sunday, March 16, 2008 4:00 PM
John H [CavalierKid] do you drive it on the street?And how long have you had the stage IV?im about to order a clutch soon i cant decied yet.

thanks,james



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