Additional clutch help needed

[Fozbo]

Hey guys, I know there are other threads about clutches (I have been reading them for days), but I need some more specific advice.

First off, my power level is going to be around 350 hp for a few months until I get fuel/tuning mods, after which I should be running about 450+ hp to the wheels. I plan to daily drive this car with the occasional drag strip run (something like a trip to the strip every month or two).

I am mainly looking at SPEC and ACT and a few others. With my price range of up to a max of $500 for a clutch/pp, it started looking like the SPEC clutches would be the best (with the possibility of an ACT if it was affordable). I looked into the SPEC stage 2, 2+, and 3. Stage 2 holds 460ft/lbs, stage 2+ holds 500ft/lbs, and stage 3 holds 520ft/lbs. The stage 2+ is the most expensive, followed by stage 3 and then stage 2. Why is the 2+ more than the 3?

I've heard that the stage 2 and 3 are a new clutch with a rebuilt stock pressure plate, and that the 2+ and 3+ have a stiffer pressure plate. Is this true or is it just a myth?

I have also heard that the stage 2 will last longer than a stage 3. Does anyone know how long they last? I know it will depend on the driving characteristics (I'm not that crazy on the street, just will run through a gear every now and then), but does anyone have first hand experience? I've read through the product reviews, but was wanting some more info.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Fozbo]

Well I just realized that Those are all torque at the crank/flywheel, so the stage 3 will really hold the equivalent to 440 ft/lbs at the wheels. So it's looking more like the stage 3, but I still would appreciate any thoughts.

 

[oscolivar1]

i wouldnt use spec if u plan on dragging once in a while, but thats MO
ive read a lot feedback that they blow after 4-5 hard pulls.

i was looking into spec as well then i came across HPF bronze clutch 750$
and 125$ for a rebuild for the pucks if they go out.
its a 6puck clutch Very streetable and can pull thousands of hard pulls if u want to drag once in a while.
choices of PP is RPS 3200 LB. PP or Act PP
i think its a great price.
i wouldnt reccommend using a lightweight flywheel
Resuface your stock flywheel is what i recommand, ppl i know of done it and had great sucess there over 550+ HP and TQ and pulls on the drags a lot

check it out here http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pri...wheels/Clutches/part/Bronze_-_Supra_MK3_Turbo

 

[Fozbo]

Yeah, I've heard good things about that setup too, but I simply cant spend that much on the clutch. Where did you read these reviews? I've done numerous searches on here and the other forum, I just can't find any more specific info (hence why I made this thread ).