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Clutch slipping. Spec question.

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When it rains, it pours. :mad2:

After a week of chasing wires, I finally tracked my fuel pressure issues down to a seized pump.

Now that it's all working properly the car is finally taking advantage of the 3.2 pulley I just installed.

I jumped on the car in 4th to merge on I95 this afternoon and the clutch slipped pretty badly. It's obviously getting worse and pretty much does it any time I get agressive with the throttle or put it under any kind of load.

So, now it looks like I have to start making some decisions, but there are a few things I need to know first. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with a Spec Stage 3.

  • Can I reuse the stock flywheel (resurfaced) with the 3+ or do I have to buy a new one? If I have to buy a new one, I'll pick up billet steel since the car is so heavy.
  • What can I expect to pay for one. I saw Stage 3's for less than 350, but in some cases it seemed like the 3+ jumps up to 500 bucks. (is that right?)

Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback and advice.

Alan
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When it rains, it pours. :mad2:

After a week of chasing wires, I finally tracked my fuel pressure issues down to a seized pump.

Now that it's all working properly the car is finally taking advantage of the 3.2 pulley I just installed.

I jumped on the car in 4th to merge on I95 this afternoon and the clutch slipped pretty badly. It's obviously getting worse and pretty much does it any time I get agressive with the throttle or put it under any kind of load.

So, now it looks like I have to start making some decisions, but there are a few things I need to know first. I'm pretty sure I'm going to go with a Spec Stage 3.

  • Can I reuse the stock flywheel (resurfaced) with the 3+ or do I have to buy a new one? If I have to buy a new one, I'll pick up billet steel since the car is so heavy.
  • What can I expect to pay for one. I saw Stage 3's for less than 350, but in some cases it seemed like the 3+ jumps up to 500 bucks. (is that right?)

Thanks guys. I appreciate the feedback and advice.

Alan
I love the SPEC stage 3 or 3+ with aluminum flywheel. You can still re-use your flywheel if there is enough material there to eliminate the hot spots.
Stop by the shop you can feel the Stage 3, stage 3+ , & Mcloed twin disc.
I love the SPEC stage 3 or 3+ with aluminum flywheel. You can still re-use your flywheel if there is enough material there to eliminate the hot spots.
Stop by the shop you can feel the Stage 3, stage 3+ , & Mcloed twin disc.
Thanks man. I'm driving up to Lakeland tomorrow to pick up new wheels for the ride, but I'll try to touch base with you during the week to stop by.

I can't win, can I?
give me a shout we will be at the shop late the next few nights getting taught up.
Sweet.

If you have a second, can you shoot me a PM with some prices for a Spec Stage 3+ and a 26 spline input shaft? (I'm assuming I can pull the 10 spline myself and throw the 26 back in.)

I know where I can just about steal a Stage 2, but I hear they don't like the weight of an S197. :D
not for nothing im selling a zoom twin disk d2 level one that make spec look like a joke not to mention the quality of zoom is next to none,its new in box im going with a a auto so im selling this one for 600 thats half of what it costs from a store,i will go down to 550 if u want it,if anyting take a look at this thing its bad ass
I've had both the Spec Stage 3 and 3+. Both a very good choices.
I've had both the Spec Stage 3 and 3+. Both a very good choices.
+1 for the Spec Stage III. I took it one step farther with the low pedal effort option.
Quick update:

I picked up the Zoom D2 from hellionsaleen last week. I've got an appointment with my installer on the 10th of February to actually put it in.

Suddenly, the clutch is holding again, so I'm wondering if the belt is slipping now or if something is leaking once in a while and causing the clutch to slip. I guess we'll know once the tranny is out.

I don't get it...
Quick update:

I picked up the Zoom D2 from hellionsaleen last week. I've got an appointment with my installer on the 10th of February to actually put it in.

Suddenly, the clutch is holding again, so I'm wondering if the belt is slipping now or if something is leaking once in a while and causing the clutch to slip. I guess we'll know once the tranny is out.

I don't get it...
Check your Saleen coolant crossover. Mine had a very small leak that trailed fluid down into the valley and dripped down where the bellhousing meets the engine.
Thanks man. I'll check it asap. :)
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