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Old 11-03-2008 | 09:40 AM
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well went my 2nd time to the track this past weekend. Just installed 3:90 gears and have some wider tires on the rear NT555 315/35's. before the gears in April i ran a 13.8, these are my times from this weekend..

1st

60' - 2.219
1/4 - 13.571
mph - 105.42

2nd

60' - 2.138
1/4 - 13.426
mph - 105.88

3rd pass, after 2nd gear, clutch went out. pretty sure i coudl have pulled a 13.3 or 13.2, but oh well. 60,000 miles ont he factory clutch, i'm thinkin it was just it's time.
 
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Old 11-03-2008 | 09:47 AM
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Nice times. Since your clutch went out, I recommend a spec stage 1 clutch. Other than having a better feel than the stock clutch, they're also built a little better than the stock ones. So taking it to the track every now and then won't kill it as fast as it would/did your stock one.
 
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Old 11-03-2008 | 09:51 AM
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what about a stage 2? i only have bolt ons right now, but plan on probably putting on headers, ud pulleys, maybe eventually a mild cam. thats what i'm doin right now tryin to figure out which would be better for me the stg 1 or 2
 
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Old 11-03-2008 | 09:56 AM
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You could probably still get away with a stage 1 with those mods. They're not going to create that much more horsepower. When you really start getting deep into the engine is when I would consider stage 2. But that's just me. You might want a few more opinions..
 
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Old 11-03-2008 | 10:03 AM
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yea thanks, i'll look more into it
 
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Old 11-03-2008 | 01:46 PM
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I loooooved my Spec stage 2. Was an awesome clutch, had a nice heavy pedal and was just all around fun. Definitely more of a racey clutch though..
 
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Old 11-03-2008 | 02:13 PM
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If your not adding nitrous or a supercharger just get the stage 1 or the like. Your times are pretty good for street tires and your mods. Just need to get that 60' down some more.
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 06:57 AM
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just go with the stage two to be safe, you never know what you be adding in the future
 
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Old 11-06-2008 | 10:35 PM
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Don't get anything bigger than a Spec stage 1. Spec clutches are tranny killers. They grab really hard and usually break the stock input shaft in a trans if the car hooks. Spec stage 2 and up are really aggressive and great track clutches if you have a built trans. If I were you, I would look into a Centerforce dual friction, Fidanza 2.1, or if you're willing to spend a little more a Mcleod. These clutches grab great, but don't put as much stress on the input shaft like the Spec does.
 
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Old 11-07-2008 | 06:47 AM
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what abotu a new flywheel, should i buy a new flywheel too?
 
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Old 11-07-2008 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by WyteKraka
what abotu a new flywheel, should i buy a new flywheel too?
No. Just get your stock one resurfaced.
 
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Old 11-07-2008 | 08:47 PM
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definitely get the stage 2 at least. No need to go back in and do it a second time if you ever end up adding power. Not too bad on the times.
 
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Old 11-09-2008 | 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by blownstang
Don't get anything bigger than a Spec stage 1. Spec clutches are tranny killers. They grab really hard and usually break the stock input shaft in a trans if the car hooks. Spec stage 2 and up are really aggressive and great track clutches if you have a built trans. If I were you, I would look into a Centerforce dual friction, Fidanza 2.1, or if you're willing to spend a little more a Mcleod. These clutches grab great, but don't put as much stress on the input shaft like the Spec does.
+1,008
 
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Old 11-24-2008 | 12:00 PM
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went with the Spec stage 1 and a Tri-Ax short shifter. hope to break into 12's by next summer
 
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Old 11-26-2008 | 01:31 PM
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nitrous!
 
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