Older Guy Clutch Info Needed

[michael.konor]

Well, at 52 years old and 30+ years with the Army, I'm being forced into getting a new clutch for the car described below. Not being forced because of physical problems (well maybe a little), but I'm no longer drag racing the car, its' my daily driver, and I've picked of a nasty intermittent rattle coming from the clutch when the car is cold.

I've got a SPEC Stage 3+ in there now that's worked flawlessly for nearly 5 years, but if you've driven one there not the most street friendly... especially in stop-n-go traffic.

Looking at going back to a SPEC Stage 2, 2+, or even a basic 3. But am also open to RAM, Exedy, or others.

If you do have a suggestion, please give me more information besides, "Get a RAM!!" <grin> I'm trying to get this done before going to Fort Irwin/NTC next month.

Thanks,

Mike

 

[BearzGT]

With those power numbers you're going to be somewhat limited in choices. I went with the Exedy Mach 600 which is probably overkill since I'm at around 445 to the wheels. The feel is definitely firmer than stock but very streetable.

 

[weather man]

The easy pedal option does help the spec 3+.

 

[Fullboogie]

If you're willing to spend the money, an RXT would be a great choice.

 

[Department Of Boost]

If you're willing to spend the money, an RXT would be a great choice.

This, or even a RST. Fantastic stuff.

 

[cm581978]

I just had a Exedy Stage 2 put in and love it. Supposedly holds up to 510 lbs of torque.

 

[bullitt boy]

RST for the street stock feel bites like a police dog.

 

[Bingo]

I don't know what's so unfriendly about the 3+. It feels like stock to me.

 

[GT E UPP]

Went from a Spec Super twin Disc to a Mcleod RXT Twin Disc when changing trannies.
Mcleod has a lighter pedal feel and is more street friendly

 

[Department Of Boost]

I don't know what's so unfriendly about the 3+. It feels like stock to me.

With that clutch it is all about break in. If you break it in correctly it will behave pretty good. If not it's a light-switch.

The RXT/RST is better than stock IMO.

 

[ZmanM3]

I have the Spec 3+ myself but when its time for a new one I will probably go with the RST McCloud twin disk. I'm only 42 and only have 23 years in the army though. I haven't advanced to your excessive stage of falling apart yet.