What happens if you put a Stage 3 clutch in a stock car?
It will be extremely abrupt and the pedal will be unnecessarily stiff. It will be harder to control the slip of the clutch on engagement, making driving on hills and in poor weather much more difficult. You will transmit more shock to the drivetrain, wearing out engine mounts and CVs faster.
Are Stage 3 clutches good?
That stage 3 clutch might be great for holding power, but it’s not going to do great on your commute to work. You may think it a good idea to swap out your stock clutch with an aftermarket heavy-duty race item to handle all of your car’s extra power.
What is better Stage 1 or Stage 2 clutch?
Finally, a stage 1 clutch is easier to shift than a stage 2 clutch. This is because stage 2 clutches are designed for more professional use, and they put more pressure on the engine by removing the features that allow the user more leeway in shifting.
How do I know what stage clutch I need?
If you’re making up to 50whp over stock, you should be looking at stage one clutches which generally hold a 25-50% increase in torque capacity. The stage one clutches generally offer a slightly increased clamp load from the pressure plate and organic disc which will provide a similar stock pedal feel and engagement.
What is a Stage 5 clutch?
The Stage 5 features a solid 12-rivet hub with a heat treated assembly. Extreme street cars and drag racing are the best applications for such a clutch system. To learn more about these and other clutch systems and accessories from SPEC Clutches, log on to specclutch.com.
Does a performance clutch increase horsepower?
As Norton mentioned, the power gains from the SPEC clutch increase power all across the horsepower and torque curves. Moreover a faster revving, more responsive engine and clutch system is something that is useful in more than just producing peak power.
What’s a Stage 3 clutch?
A stage 3 clutch is made for a serious driver and for cars that are tuned to the zenith, leaving stock far behind. It comes with a heavy-duty pressure plate as well as a six-puck ceramic hub disc able to withstand tons of heat and allowing for faster engagement with no slipping.
Does a new clutch make a car faster?
It makes your car faster, and you can engage in higher gears. The clutch will take up more slack if you have a bigger difference in RPM. Stock clutches are good for a few hard launches.
What is a Stage 4 clutch?
Stage 4 – This clutch has a 6 puck Un-sprung Disc. It is not designed for your daily driver car. When using an un-sprung clutch, you will probably experience moderate chatter. You should be prepared to hear your passenger complaining about the whiplash he or she will get every time you pull away from a light.
What is a Stage 3 clutch kit?
What Is a Stage 2 clutch?
Stage 2 – This clutch has a dual sprung disc with full face Kevlar®. It offers the optimum street durability with smooth engagement. The characteristics are more of a street/daily driver feel however, this clutch can handle greater strain and will last far longer than the OE Clutch.
What does a Stage 2 clutch do?