View Poll Results: Which clutch will hold up to a 100 shot?
Exedy Stage 2
1
10.00%
Exedy Stage 3
1
10.00%
Spec Stage 2
3
30.00%
Spec Stage 3
2
20.00%
ACT
0
0%
Other...
3
30.00%
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Spec stage 2 vs Exedy stage 2 for nitrous specific applications- POLL
01-27-2005, 10:53 PM
#1
Spec stage 2 vs Exedy stage 2 for nitrous specific applications- POLL
So I've gone through a bunch of threads about clutches, but have been unable to come to a definitive answer on any certain clutch. What I have gathered is that a Spec or Exedy stage 1 clutch can't hold a 65 shot, and certainly not a 100 shot.
BTW- I'm running a 65 shot right now, and there is the possibility that I will upgrade to a 100 at some point.
Anyways, so I'm stuck between the Spec and Exedy stage 2...but am also considering the basic ACT clucth. I also wonder if I'm gonna need a stage 3 from either brand to hold the 100 shot, but I kind of doubt it. I wouldn't mind getting an ACT, but I've heard that it's PP is too stiff and can cause problems, so I was thinking of getting a 5th gen PP to go with it to bring it back to an OEM feel. I'm pretty sure the ACT could hold whatever I throw at it.
I'm looking for people who have owned one of these, so I'm not looking for more rumors....
So take the poll, and let me know why you think that way.
BTW- I'm running a 65 shot right now, and there is the possibility that I will upgrade to a 100 at some point.
Anyways, so I'm stuck between the Spec and Exedy stage 2...but am also considering the basic ACT clucth. I also wonder if I'm gonna need a stage 3 from either brand to hold the 100 shot, but I kind of doubt it. I wouldn't mind getting an ACT, but I've heard that it's PP is too stiff and can cause problems, so I was thinking of getting a 5th gen PP to go with it to bring it back to an OEM feel. I'm pretty sure the ACT could hold whatever I throw at it.
I'm looking for people who have owned one of these, so I'm not looking for more rumors....
So take the poll, and let me know why you think that way.
01-28-2005, 09:50 AM
#4
Some people say stage 2 Spec is a good NA clutch but I use it with my nitrous and no problems, also people say it chatters a lot when freshly installed vs the Stage 3 that doesnt chatter and it has more holding power. But I hear 1st gear engagement on that stage is fast/rough/grabs hard so you ahve to feather it somewhat.
01-28-2005, 11:41 AM
#5
Thank you for your insight. I see you run anywhere from a 35-100 shot with your stage 2....what is the biggest size shot you run consistantly? Ever notice any slippage with the larger shots? Do you have any experience comparing the Spec to an Exedy stage 2? Ever run on DRs/slicks?
If I could get away with only the stage 2, I would prefer that, but if I need a stage 3, then that's what I'll get. Do you know which people are running the stage 3?
If I could get away with only the stage 2, I would prefer that, but if I need a stage 3, then that's what I'll get. Do you know which people are running the stage 3?
01-28-2005, 11:59 AM
#6
I run 75 shot. It may slip during initial engagement but thats why I got this clutch. Its forgiving on tranny and streetable. But does chatter like a **** when new. Resurface your flywheel when you do the install. My friends ran stage 1 Exedy clutches and all had problems with TO bearing. Only one enver had problems.
01-31-2005, 08:57 AM
#9
I had an ACT in my 95 Maxima and it was constantly giving my drivability problems but it would grab like no tomorrow NA. The 97 I bought required some work and when I took out the 15,000 mile ACT that was in it, it was shot, on it's last leg. I don't know if I'd recommend the ACT - I've had two cars with problems with them. I was using the ACT PP too.
If I have to replace the now factory clutch again, I'd consider the 4th gen disk and 5th gen pp. I hopefully won't have to do that since I'm tired of spending money on my car. Good luck w/ your decision. Btw, if you do the clutch do you plan to change the flywheel? Since mine has already been resurfaced twice I'd have to change it.
If I have to replace the now factory clutch again, I'd consider the 4th gen disk and 5th gen pp. I hopefully won't have to do that since I'm tired of spending money on my car. Good luck w/ your decision. Btw, if you do the clutch do you plan to change the flywheel? Since mine has already been resurfaced twice I'd have to change it.
01-31-2005, 09:39 AM
#10
Yeah, I've been wondering what I'm gonna do for the PP and flywheel. I don't think I want to spend any money on a flywheel if I don't have to, but I'm not sure what condition it's in. Can you only resurface the flywheel twice before you should replace it? I think mine has been done once before.
I can get a 5th gen PP and run that with a, lets say Spec stage 2, and be fine, correct? I don't want to have to worry about the PP warping the flywheel or making it any harder to drive normally.
I can get a 5th gen PP and run that with a, lets say Spec stage 2, and be fine, correct? I don't want to have to worry about the PP warping the flywheel or making it any harder to drive normally.
01-31-2005, 12:16 PM
#12
So the chatter goes away after the break-in period, or does it stay with the clutch for a longer period of time?
Just for reference, the Spec stage 1 holds 360 TQ and stage 2 holds 395 TQ. I assume they mean at the crank...That makes me think the stage 1 is certainly not OEM-type for our cars since it holds that much. Looks like the stage 2 will hold good enough. I just can't decide between the Exedy and Spec stage 2's.....someone give me a reason to choose one over the other...
Also, if anyone knows a place that has good deals on either brand, let me know.
Just for reference, the Spec stage 1 holds 360 TQ and stage 2 holds 395 TQ. I assume they mean at the crank...That makes me think the stage 1 is certainly not OEM-type for our cars since it holds that much. Looks like the stage 2 will hold good enough. I just can't decide between the Exedy and Spec stage 2's.....someone give me a reason to choose one over the other...
Also, if anyone knows a place that has good deals on either brand, let me know.
02-01-2005, 09:39 PM
#14
Originally Posted by SonicDust187
I run 75 shot. It may slip during initial engagement but thats why I got this clutch. Its forgiving on tranny and streetable. But does chatter like a **** when new. Resurface your flywheel when you do the install. My friends ran stage 1 Exedy clutches and all had problems with TO bearing. Only one enver had problems.
02-02-2005, 12:04 AM
#15
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no...those are wheel #'s...not crank....
requin6 was pushing 320whp on his exedy stage 1...and going to the strip once a month with no slippage at all...he says after a few runs on the strip...it will start to heat soak, but no slippage as of yet...he even threw on the 2.87 pulley and got more power out of it (said the exedy stage 1 still didn't slip on that pulley which was most likely around 340-350whp)...but he never got to dyno b4 an engine gasket bit the dust...
I guess it all depends on how much tq your putting down....he's only putting down 285 or something in wtq, so I guess that explains it right there....
requin6 was pushing 320whp on his exedy stage 1...and going to the strip once a month with no slippage at all...he says after a few runs on the strip...it will start to heat soak, but no slippage as of yet...he even threw on the 2.87 pulley and got more power out of it (said the exedy stage 1 still didn't slip on that pulley which was most likely around 340-350whp)...but he never got to dyno b4 an engine gasket bit the dust...
I guess it all depends on how much tq your putting down....he's only putting down 285 or something in wtq, so I guess that explains it right there....
06-12-2005, 01:14 AM
#19
wat did you ended up getting? Went to the track last night and fried my oem replacement Exedy (it held fine on the street with a 75 shot). All I saw was slippage all the way down the track just with street tires and smell nothing but clutch afterwards... 
I was thinking of getting a clutchnet fiber-carbon pro but its $450 which is a little more than what I want to spend. I have a Fidanza flywheel and importcarparts are running the good deals on Spec and Exedy clutches:
Spec Stage 2: $295
Spec Stage 3: $311
Exedy (stage 1 or 2?): $259 (I'm assuming its a stage 1)
Hows the stage 3 on the trans? I haven't heard problems on the Exedy stage 2, its seems like its more tranny friendly.
Also I've heard in the "charged" forum that some of the guys who had Specs have problems, thats why they recomend Clutchnet? Any one here had any issues?
I was thinking of getting a clutchnet fiber-carbon pro but its $450 which is a little more than what I want to spend. I have a Fidanza flywheel and importcarparts are running the good deals on Spec and Exedy clutches:
Spec Stage 2: $295
Spec Stage 3: $311
Exedy (stage 1 or 2?): $259 (I'm assuming its a stage 1)
Hows the stage 3 on the trans? I haven't heard problems on the Exedy stage 2, its seems like its more tranny friendly.
Also I've heard in the "charged" forum that some of the guys who had Specs have problems, thats why they recomend Clutchnet? Any one here had any issues?
06-12-2005, 12:31 PM
#20
I ended up getting the Spec stage 2, but have yet to really test it out with the nitrous because of other problems that have arisen. I like the feel of the clutch, and it certainly grabs harder than my OEM clutch. Before I could NEVER chirp second gear, but now it's not that hard. When the nitrous is up and running we will see how it holds some 330 wtq.
06-24-2005, 12:28 AM
#21
just ordered my Exedy stage 2, we'll see how this one do with a 125 shot 
Change that to a Spec stage 3, Matt93se didn't have anymore in stock so I went with the Spec Stage 3 instead. Crossing my fingers and hope its don't give me any problems
Change that to a Spec stage 3, Matt93se didn't have anymore in stock so I went with the Spec Stage 3 instead. Crossing my fingers and hope its don't give me any problems
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