Hey guys got a 05 COBALT SS S/C and want to know what you think is a better clutch an exedy stage 2 or the spec stage 2+. Money is not a deciding factor, and I plan on putting down around 300 whp when done upgrading. Please only respond if you know what you are talking about! Thank You!!!!!

 

Thank You keep replying!

 

I've heard great thing about Spec, hardly any complaints - so I voted for them

 

Me, also. I also talked to someone on here about a month ago too. they said the 2+ or 3+ will be great for street/strip with 300 at the wheels

 

i had a SPEC stage 3 in my '91 volvo 740turbo. never any problems, and it never slipped till the day i got the cobalt. i had some ridiculous torque in that turbo brick, mustve been around 240-260ft/lbs, so i played it safe and got stage 3. I highly recommend it.

 

I guess you got your car fixed!?!?!?

 

I believe maybee you give centerforce an oppurtunity to come out with a clutch for our vehicles i have used them in the past and it is a very good unit they have. Just my input. but whatever you decide goodluck on and i wish you and your upgrades the best.
A upgrade a day keeps the civics away

 

I'm having my spec stage2 clutch and light flywheel installed at this very moment.

 

Got a new one with g85 package

 

Sweet, time to start over.... twenty some to three, seems like we decided what we like, now you only need to decide. Keep us posted on what you get

 

someone that had an srt warned me about the spec clutches blowing apart and burning up so i did some reading and there are alot of bad stories all over the place about the company, so i sent mine back.. i'll wait for a better brand to come out... here's a pic i found



swapping the clutch is a serious job and i don't want to spend 8 hours doing it and having the damn thing blow apart on me two months later

 

OUCH! Good to know, thanks.

 

going for feature car of the month agein???

 

i bet he is^^

 

SelfInfliction... is that y you wanted to sell your clutch prior to sending it back... anyway, good looking out

 

damn. I've got a Spec 3 (looking for a hair over 300 WHP), but now that I've seen that, I may change my vote....and my clutch.

 

if clutchmasters made one i would be the first to buy one.

 

yep i sent mine back a couple of days after i tried to sell it on here, i'll wait lol

 

Just because 1 guy has a complaint about it doesnt mean its a POS. Spec makes good clutchs. If they fired that clutch in 2k miles... must have went drag racing with in 3 times a week.... 10 passes a day.

I'm not saying they make the best, but a lot of people around here have them, and never have problems with them... No clutch lasts forever.

 

Exactly, lets not blow things out of proportion based on one persons experience. Anything is possible - he may have severely abused it, it may have been installed improperly, or perhaps it was just a defective unit.

Use some common sense people, if all Spec clutches gave out after 2K miles Spec wouldn't be in business anymore.

 

I agree, Overall we get great comments from Spec Clutchs. They are a great clutch.

 

ive installed a few spec clutches in some mustangs and one in a camaro and they have had no problem with them. The problem is in the fact that some one will buy a clutch that is not rated for the power they are making. Clutched are not something you just drop in. spend the money buy one rated for more than you have. don't go over kill either. did an install on a guys mustang who bought a puck clutch said he didn't care drove it once and then complained that it was to grabby. buy wisely. my votes for spec. (personal preference)

 

Where did you find the EXEDY clutch at? They only have one for the 2.4/2.2 from what I see.

 

Anyone know what a spec stage two clutch can handle?

 

According to the RevItUp website, the Stage 2 can handle 420 lb-ft or torque.