I've had 2 Specs on my Formula. It was a Spec Stage V that I ran my first couple of 9 second passes on. I ran a Stage 4 a couple of years on the street without any issue. Even the Stage 5 wasn't a that bad.
Looking at Spec's website it looks like a different pressure plate that is better than the stock design.
"Comments:
This package converts the restrictive and vague factory SAC type pressure plate to a SPEC exclusive billet 360 degree pivot unit with higher load/rpm ability, better drivability and longer life than can be achieved with a modified factory design."
A Stage 2+ is rated at 543 torque, more than enough to last a good long time. There are places tossing in free shipping on an Spec setup too. I won't do a aluminum flywheel unless this is a road course track car. On the street you'll have to rev it up higher than normal to pull away from a stop.
Exedy has very good looking parts, but they seem to be very proud of them and not afraid to show it.
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Currently in the garage:
1999 Formula. 891 rwhp 9.85@146
2004 Ram 3500 dually 14.762@94.45
2007 Corvette A6 11.74@120
2009 Touareg TDI V6
2009 Solstice Coupe Deep #0199, A5, GMPP Turbo Upgrade 225rwhp/216Tq,
60' 1.8143 1/8 8.2063@83.47 12.9054@104.65 MPH
Use to be in the garage:
2008 VW GTI, 2005.5 VW TDI Jetta, 2004 Scion tC, 2001 MB AMG SLK 32, 2003 Nissan 350Z Touring, 1990 Mazda RX7 LT1 hybrid, 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS, 1991 Toyota MR2 T
I've had 2 Specs on my Formula. It was a Spec Stage V that I ran my first couple of 9 second passes on. I ran a Stage 4 a couple of years on the street without any issue. Even the Stage 5 wasn't a that bad.
Looking at Spec's website it looks like a different pressure plate that is better than the stock design.
"Comments:
This package converts the restrictive and vague factory SAC type pressure plate to a SPEC exclusive billet 360 degree pivot unit with higher load/rpm ability, better drivability and longer life than can be achieved with a modified factory design."
A Stage 2+ is rated at 543 torque, more than enough to last a good long time. There are places tossing in free shipping on an Spec setup too. I won't do a aluminum flywheel unless this is a road course track car. On the street you'll have to rev it up higher than normal to pull away from a stop.
Exedy has very good looking parts, but they seem to be very proud of them and not afraid to show it.
Just be aware that on our cars, to use the SPEC Non-SAC unit, you have to buy their flywheel as well. I've been in a Solstice with the Stage 2+, the pedal feel is extremly heavy, and the harmonics will shake you apart on decel. We recently had a turbo customer pull his out and went back to stock due to the issues with it.
We have a new clutch in the testing phase on the 2.4, and soon to be on the 2.0. So hang on if you can, we're putting on as many miles on the new unit as possible and should release it soon
__________________ Randy Carter - Product Manager www.DDMWorks.com
06 Classic Cool: DDMp62 supercharger #0.5b
Just be aware that on our cars, to use the SPEC Non-SAC unit, you have to buy their flywheel as well. I've been in a Solstice with the Stage 2+, the pedal feel is extremly heavy, and the harmonics will shake you apart on decel. We recently had a turbo customer pull his out and went back to stock due to the issues with it.
I was giving feedback on my high HP LSx engine setups. Spec has always given me a good bang for the buck single disc clutch.
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Currently in the garage:
1999 Formula. 891 rwhp 9.85@146
2004 Ram 3500 dually 14.762@94.45
2007 Corvette A6 11.74@120
2009 Touareg TDI V6
2009 Solstice Coupe Deep #0199, A5, GMPP Turbo Upgrade 225rwhp/216Tq,
60' 1.8143 1/8 8.2063@83.47 12.9054@104.65 MPH
Use to be in the garage:
2008 VW GTI, 2005.5 VW TDI Jetta, 2004 Scion tC, 2001 MB AMG SLK 32, 2003 Nissan 350Z Touring, 1990 Mazda RX7 LT1 hybrid, 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS, 1991 Toyota MR2 T
Just be aware that on our cars, to use the SPEC Non-SAC unit, you have to buy their flywheel as well. I've been in a Solstice with the Stage 2+, the pedal feel is extremly heavy, and the harmonics will shake you apart on decel. We recently had a turbo customer pull his out and went back to stock due to the issues with it.
We have a new clutch in the testing phase on the 2.4, and soon to be on the 2.0. So hang on if you can, we're putting on as many miles on the new unit as possible and should release it soon
Thanks I will watch for the new product offering have the backbone and very happy with the value even my wife noticed the difference when it was installed ( that is true testament believe me )
Just be aware that on our cars, to use the SPEC Non-SAC unit, you have to buy their flywheel as well. I've been in a Solstice with the Stage 2+, the pedal feel is extremly heavy, and the harmonics will shake you apart on decel. We recently had a turbo customer pull his out and went back to stock due to the issues with it.
We have a new clutch in the testing phase on the 2.4, and soon to be on the 2.0. So hang on if you can, we're putting on as many miles on the new unit as possible and should release it soon
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