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06-15-2010, 05:29 AM
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stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
I was wondering whether or not it would be better to go with a stage 2 clutch over a stage 1(oem) clutch?
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06-15-2010, 06:21 AM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
Spec stage 2+
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles
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06-15-2010, 06:50 AM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
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06-15-2010, 08:16 AM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
allways been a fan of Exedy twinplate clutches... Dunno if it has enough mass for the SVX but they hold awesome and don't murder your leg. The 04 STi with one for example will start to have serious issues with a lightweight crank AND the twinplate due to it thinking its misfiring (too little mass to smooth firing events) Its all down to the ECU so the SVX might not care at all...
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06-15-2010, 09:38 AM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
^^ What they said. ^^
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06-15-2010, 10:27 AM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
I'm going to agree with the SPEC stage 2 recommendations already given. YT put a stage 1 in Racer X (per my request!) and it does slip a little when you get into it
 . Now the engine in Racer X is definitely not stock (cams, 2v7,phenolic spacers, true ram air system, etc., etc.), so a stage 1 might be okay for a totally stock engine....-Bill
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06-15-2010, 12:06 PM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
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Tim 92 Liquid Silver SVX 5MT 2009 BMW Z4 (Gone) 2012 Camry V6 SE
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06-15-2010, 12:45 PM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
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Trust me, I'm kicking myself for not investing the additional $$ and getting the stage 2....  -Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker
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#10
06-15-2010, 03:33 PM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
Are we only talking 5MT's here? I can see the stock WRX clutch being pressed by the EG33, but not the STi's.
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl
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06-15-2010, 05:06 PM
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I have a stage 1 aftermarket (more like stage 1.5) and it does slip occasionally. It really depends on the clutch's mood.
Despite that, there is a little too much grab in first gear, and also depending on it's mood, the car will jerk violently if I let off the gas at the wrong time. Maybe it's just a crap clutch plate. If you're going to race, yes, stage 2 for sure. If you're just going to drive it around lazily it probably won't matter.
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#12
06-16-2010, 05:36 AM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
ya 5mt.
i think i might pick up a set on ebay for 200
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Tranny goes in, tranny comes out, tranny goes in.....AW ****, tranny comes out....
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06-16-2010, 06:54 AM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles
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06-16-2010, 07:55 AM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
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not the F1 Racing or XTD?
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Tranny goes in, tranny comes out, tranny goes in.....AW ****, tranny comes out.... Last edited by Gamesy; 06-16-2010 at 08:12 AM.
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06-16-2010, 08:54 AM
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Re: stage oem or stage 2 clutch?
I had the F1 racing Stage 1. I ended up selling it because of all the horror stories with cheaper clutches. I feared I would have had to do it again and it would have cost me more in the end. Definitely try to hold out and save for the better clutch if you can.
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