OEM Clutch vs Stillen

[nota4re]

I too have had very good results with Spec clutches - never seen the faintest hint of the problems GT Tech mentioned. Hopefully an isolated case.

[GT Tech]

Not,
Just out of curiosity, which SPEC clutches are you running? (they have about a bazillion different versions) How high is your pedal effort?

Thanks
Rich

[ChipBeck]

Rich,

Kendall will know the model # (I don't) of the Spec clutch he put in my GT. As for pedal effort, it would take some kind of push scale to measure it accurately but it feels like it's between 50% to 80% higher than stock. It's not objectionable at all and feels normal with a few drives. When I drive a stock clutch now it feels strange but the stock unit certainly had smoother engagement. Does anyone have a device that could measure actual pedal pressure? It would be interesting to know.

Chip

[nota4re]

Hi Chip, Rich,

The SPEC clutch that we have installed in the TT cars is the P-Trim model. I had the pleasure of driving AlohaGT's car around today and I have to say that the clutch has broken in nicely - and not near as tough as I remember. Here's a chart of the different clutches available from SPEC.

[Mullet]

St trim for me

[GT Tech]

Steve had never driven a GT before buying his, so he really didn't have anything to judge it by. I, on the other hand, have driven one or two GTs, and felt the required pressure was very excessive. When I was racing my IHRA stock class Mustang, I tested some REALLY HD clutches for Ford Racing. (they were center-force clutches, and basically on-off switches ) None of them were anywhere near as tough as the one in Steve's car.

Thanks for the info. Damn, I love this place.

[GTMikey]

I ended going to see Kendall and used the stock clutch given its a pulley/tune, feels like the day I got it.