clutch going bad?, time for an upgrade? Options

[BBoYRuGGeD]

aright fellas need some advice from my trusted fellow 6gcers

ok so i've got a 3SGTE under the hood and im using the GT tranny with an oem replacement clutch from exedy. for a month or so now the clutch doesnt feel the same as it did 8 months ago. the pedal feels softer (not a limp noodle, just softer), it takes longer revving now to get into 1st gear, and sunday after the GSP meet after some hard driving it starting to make some kinda squeaking noise right when im letting go of the clutch, tho it goes away after the gear engages. aright the last part only happens sometimes but a gut feeling tells me it's gunna get worse over time anyone have any suggestions and/or advice about the squeaking? think it might go away if i replace the tranny fluid? i'm trying to get the most out of this clutch until its time to purchase a new one.

second...i wunna get a clutch that'll hold the power and last very long ('til the tranny blows or when i convert to the e153). speaking for the GT tranny, i've read from spec's site that the stage 2 and 2+ will last longer but is for light-moderately modded vehicles. the stage 3 and 3+ (with better wear characteristic) is for heavy modded vehicles and "offers good wear characteristic" <-- meaning wont last as long? anyway what stage do u guys recommend? since i think my oem clutch may just crap out on me within a few months

also i jsut wunna add the GT tranny is holding damn good now for almost 8 months. goes into gear with no problem and i have no grinding problem. i got the tranny with 75k miles on it and feels as strong as it did 8 months ago right after my swap was completed im confident this tranny will last me 'til its time when i HAVE to upgrade to a stronger one

bboy

[Dr_Tweak]

Hmmm, sounds like the clutch may be be holding up huh? I'm not sure on the sqeaking noise though, that's an odd one. What do you mean that it takes longer revving to get it into first gear? Is the clutch slipping at all? (Like the engine revs up but the car doesn't go faster). It's possible that you need to bleed out the clutch line, maybe have someone do that and see if it helps at all.

I'd say pick up a either a stage 3, it will hold the power really well, the other thing you could do is have a custom clutch made by Spec, they will make you one using a 3SGTE cluch plate and splines to match the GT tranny, that would be a nice route to take. If you want, bring it with you when you and Mark come pick up his 3000GT, I can probably throw that baby in for you in a few hours, then you can break it in on the ride home... both you can Mark will be running on brand new high performance clutches, so you'll have to challenge each other to NOT push the cars! HAHA

-Doc

This post has been edited by Dr_Tweak: Mar 2, 2006 - 6:10 PM