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Old 01-19-12, 09:03 PM
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I'm looking at the Spec Stage 5 clutch for my W58 NA-T SC, I'm running 450hp and want a good clutch for a good price, what do y'all think of the spec?

http://www.specclutch.com/products

Old 01-19-12, 09:36 PM
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I have the Spec stage 2+. It's nice. Delivery time is really long though, I had to wait months.
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Why do you think you need that heavy of a clutch?

Youre not putting down THAT much power...

That will likely lead you closer to exploding your trans.

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Go for a Stage 3 clutch unless you're racing. The ClutchMasters Stage 3 will take 110% torque over stock easily. RPS is good, too, although their Stage 3 is a 6-puck. ACT is probably OK and also best value for money but make sure you get a Sprung Hub clutch because your transmission will NOT take the force.
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I had Spec 2+ on my W58 5years ago and it's was the worst clutch i have ever installed in my car, rattle, chatter, squeeks and started slipping.

Custumer service is worst i have ever seen...

ACT is great just make sure you don't get an HD pressure plate.

RPS is Great make sure you don't get the HD pressure plate

Clutchmaster is alos great .

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get a r154 because i bet you 6000000000 dollars that the w58 will blow up.
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Back to the subject. Spec is local here in birmingham, al. They have a really bad wrap on here. I have personally driven a 2jzgte single swap with a r154. It chattered bad in first gear. I special ordered mine and told everyone on here about what I bought. Everyone told me to cancel. I did. I would go with act as stated before. This is my personal findings and feel of the spec stage 5 clutch that u are asking about. Good luck.
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