Air Intake with stock clutch for an ST?, Should I do it? Options

[acenova]

I was told a lil while back when I got a replacement clutch(same as stock) that I should probably at least get a lightened fly wheel (if not a whole new performance clutch) before even putting on an air intake system. So what do you guys think? I mean I know why the guy said that, but I wanna hear it from you guys who actually have the stuff on there cars. Do you recommend putting in a performance clutch before putting on even an intake in a stock ST engine?

[BEEFSTEW800]

if you are referring to a cold air intake, then a stock clutch would be fine. i think a stock clutch will be fine with almost any minor HP mods.

[ghostdog]

it'll be fine. an intake adds what, 2 whp or so, its not gonna destroy your clutch or anything. that is assuming you drive the same before and after of course

[SpedToe169]

LOL. No way! I know people that have run 8 pounds of boost on stock 60k+ mile clutches. You definitely don't need a clutch if you put an intake on. I'm not sure what you're trying to ask with the flywheel thing. The guy probably meant that you might as well do the flywheel when you do the clutch so you don't have to take it apart twice.