spec clutches

[2543arvin]

would anyone recommend the SPEC brand clutch. im using the w58 on my 7mgte and this clutch says its rated @ 465ft/lbs of tq. can anyone verify that this is a good clutch or suggest a different one with similar numbers?

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/price/Toyota/Supra_86-92/SPEC/Clutch/Clutch_Kits/part/Import_Stage_3+

 

[suprarich]

One of the better one out there.

 

[bluepearl]

I run a spec stage two. The clutch is stock like, with almost no added pedal pressure and no chatter. I have about 300 lb. feet of torque and it works fine. Breakin is critical, and I don't beat my car to death. You will get various opinons on this clutch. For lower power levels, I say thumbs up.

 

[screaminglemon]

i have the spec stage 3 (6 puck). it has always had a bit of chatter but it holds like a sum uh a bitch. also stock like pedal pressure.

 

[7Mboost]

Brother has stage 3 in his sc, not great for stop and go but for driving fast holds great

 

[ma71supraturbo]

when you overpower that clutch, your tranny won't be long for this world...

 

[GrimJack]

I had the stage three. I was pleased with everything but the life, it didn't last very long, just over a year on a daily driver.

 

[mkIIIman089]

I have a stage 2. It's always had some problem with a popping/snapping noise when you are moving the clutch pedal. I haven't been able to locate the problem and it doesn't effect performance...

In short, I'd be willing to recommend them.

 

[2543arvin]

when you overpower that clutch, your tranny won't be long for this world...

with a statement like that, i would need for you to explain your reasoning

 

[2543arvin]

so are there any other clutches that you would recommend before the spec?...with the same performance or better( and similar price)?

 

[suprahero]

I think he's saying that if you're making too much power for the stage three to hold then the tranny isn't going to be able to hold it either for an extended amount of time...................:dunno:

 

[GrimJack]

Well, I moved to the HPF Feramic as my next clutch, but I don't have enough miles on it to speak for it's longevity. Everything else appears to be awesome.

 

[Dirgle]

I think he's saying that if you're making too much power for the stage three to hold then the tranny isn't going to be able to hold it either for an extended amount of time...................:dunno:

Correct, as it is generally accepted that the W58 won't last much past ~400ft/lbs. for very long. So if you exceed the clutch you have probably exceeded the capability's of the tranny and it is on it's way out.

 

[2543arvin]

thanks, i completely forgot about that, well i dont have the funds for another tranny right now, so i guess, ill just have to see how it goes and be saving $$ during the process for the R154.

so is the spec clutch in the link provided a good choice then?

 

[Fuzz420]

i got this in my basement sittin in a box waiting to be installled with a fidanza flywheel. Give me more time and ill tell you if it will hold 465lbs and if the tranny bust or not

 

[2543arvin]

i got this in my basement sittin in a box waiting to be installled with a fidanza flywheel. Give me more time and ill tell you if it will hold 465lbs and if the tranny bust or not

sweet, i take it you have the w58 then..

 

[Fuzz420]

sweet, i take it you have the w58 then..

Yessir you are correct