Hey guys, im goin to be purchasing a new clutch and maybee a flywheel soon. I have been leaning towars getting a Cluthcmasters Stage 3, and a ITR Flywheel, or Clutchmasters Flywheel. I plan on haveing a decent all motor setup in the future, and want to run 13's. I want a clutch that has the same pedal feel like the stock clutch, but grips great, becuase my car is more of a daily driver but i still go to the track alot. I just need something that is great for when i go to the track, and street race, but will feel like stock when i just drive around. What is the best setup for my me? Thanks

 

Clutchmasters stage 3 is the way to go and a ITR flywheel would be perfect. Don't be fooled in needing a lightened flywheel. Most people think this allows the engine to spin easier which is true but you lose all the inertia which gets you off the line.
A 12-14lb flywheel would be perfect and I think the ITR weighs 14 I believe which is 4lbs lighter than yours.

I"ve done my own experiment and verified this.

 

So you are saying this setup would work great, Do you know where i can find a Clutchmasters Stage 3 kit for a good price. Thanks

 

How much does the LS flywheel weigh?

 

Yes that setup should be PERFECT. I love my CM Stage 3...and I also am not a big fan of those very light flywheels either on a daily driver.

 

stage 3 clutch???? i dont think there is a need for that unless you have powerful engine. i dont mean like 250 + HP's i mean over 300 WHP. my friend has a stage 2 clutch and it really isnt nesessary. stage 2 is still good enough upto 300 Hp. dont waste your money its not gonna last any longer than stock clutch.

 

Why are you replacing the clutch already on a 2001 car?

-buji

 

get some kinda organic clutch.. those are hte best for the street. A stage 3 is way too much.. dont waste your money (and it will go faster)

 

I want a new powefull clutch, im goin all motor and plan to make a good amount of power. I want to get a clutch now cuz i am getting a lsd too, i wanna do all my tranny work at the same time. As long as the stage 3 is easy to drive around daily ill get it. I just want the best clutch that is the easiest to use daily.

 

Having everything done at the same time if definitely a good idea. You will NOT need a stage 3 clutch, unless you're making something like 300 NA HP..heh heh Clutchnet Stage1 (and others) are designed mostly to hold a small shot of nitrous/small turbo/small sc, so it would be find for all motor. Stage 2 may be better if you will be beating the car all the time.
As for the flywheel, pay extra and get a quality steel one..Toda seems to be pretty popular. good luck!

 

Hummm, I love my JUN UL flywheel and it helped my quarter mile, Maybe the problems with launching are due do driver, not car.

 

OK, WHAT THE HECK IS SO BAD ABOUT STAGE3 CLUTCHS!!!!!!

Can someone please explain why stage2 is BETTER than stage3, If I don't give a rats *** about drivabliy, is there anything else that makes the stage2 better?

BTW, how much does a stock LS flywheel weigh?

 

I have a exedy street clutch with a clutchmasters flywheel. THe clutch grabs and holds the power with stock pedal feel. You are going with overkill, no need for a stage 3 clutch when you are n/a, 315 for the clutch from coximports and 280 for the flywheel from nrg.

 

While most "Stage 3" clutches may be aggressive...this is not the case with Clutchmasters. Clutchmasters has 5 stages...the stage 4 or 5 of CM is comparable to what other brands' might call their "stage 3". The Clutchmasters stage 3 is completely streetable....it drives virtually like stock with just a little extra bite. The pedal pressure is nice and easy just like stock. The Clutchmaster Stage 3 is probably a lot like ACT's Heavy Duty PP and street disc combo...with maybe a little more holding power.


[Modified by Mike95lude, 12:57 PM 9/9/2001]

 

It's not that the clutches are bad, it may just be unneccesary..

 

How do you like the clutchmasters flywheel? It is around 8-9lbs correct? What are the big differences since you swapped in the flywheel? Im deciding on a flywheel as well.

 

I can get you a Clutchmasters clutch, and the fly wheel as well as anyother part for your car.
If you are interested, just let me know.

my email is rekay1702@aol.com

 

The flywheel is great, revs faster, takes a little to get used to, I have had it stall out once, but other than that, I like it. I think it is 8.5 pounds, can not remember right off hand.


[Modified by hybridrex, 5:53 PM 9/9/2001]