Clutch Options

[laff09]

Well, I'm going to need a new clutch very soon . Do stage 2 and 3's last longer? OEMs just arent liking my driving style . I drive my celica hard, apparently too hard for OEM clutches, and F putting out another $950 to have my mechanic take a week and a half to do it. I'm gonna do this one myself, but i would like to hear your opinions first. Thanks

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

I like a stage 2. Stage 3 makes it just to ruff for when the girlfriend gets in the car. Stage 3's are hard on other components too. A 2 will allow an upgrade, but without the negative effects of transmission and axle breaking problems of a 3. I speak from experiance. Launch hard on a 3, and something will give. In a 2 and 1, it will be the clutch, but in the 3 it will be something possably more expensive.

[jgreening]

I like a stage 2. Stage 3 makes it just to ruff for when the girlfriend gets in the car. Stage 3's are hard on other components too. A 2 will allow an upgrade, but without the negative effects of transmission and axle breaking problems of a 3. I speak from experiance. Launch hard on a 3, and something will give. In a 2 and 1, it will be the clutch, but in the 3 it will be something possably more expensive.

Stage 2, 3, 4 etc. doesnt really tell you much without a manufacturer because they very from brand to brand. For instance, stage 1-3 on clutchmasters, the engagement feels exactly like stock. The primary difference between stages within a brand is how much torque the clutch can take and how much travel is in the clutch for engagement purposes. Typically, the higher the number, the more torque and less travel. While a higher stage generally means the clutch is beefier and may take more of a beating, riding the clutch will make it wear out faster than the same clutch that is driven more gingerly.