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

[lagos]

Hey I know this comment might not quite be on topic (or at least where the topic has gone!). I have a stock 5SFE engine, tranny, clutch, flywheel, etc. however believe I need a new clutch (well actually just the release bearing). I eventually want to do a full 3S-GTE swap (as all of us on 6gc!) and have read that it will bolt up to the 5SFE tranny. My question is how the clutch and flywheel all fit into this, do you need to upgrade them? As mentioned I want to buy a new performance clutch, however I want it to work with my 5SFE engine/tranny right now, but I also want it to work when I put in a 3S-GTE engine. Is this possible, will a clutch I buy now work for both engine application?

I don't have much knowledge on this topic, but it seems you all do so I hope you can give me some insight.

Thanks.

yes you do need an upgraded clutch for the 3sgte.

problem is, that you need a custom clutch kit for the 3sgte swap. meaning that some of the parts have to work with the 5sfe tranny while some have to work with the 3sgte motor. so, NO you cant install a clutch kit on your celica now and just reuse it when you swap.

do the whole clutch if you are having throw out bearing problems. id recomend going with a cheap OEM clutch for now, and then buy and upgraded custom clutch kit later when u are ready to swap.

read defgephs swap info thread on all the details.