thoughts on purchasing a used clutch and flywheel... - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

transmaro93 · 06-01-2009, 09:40 PM

there is a guy selling a spec stage 3 clutch and fidanza aluminum flywheel on lstech... for a good price... he claims there is only 500 miles on the setup... just seeing what you guys though... i now if you put a bad clutch flywheel on... out of balance you can do some really bad damage... do you guys think it is safe to buy something like this used... or should i just go new for a "wear" part like a clutch....? BTW t his is the exact setup was going to go with for my build...

JSPERFORMANCE · 06-01-2009, 09:50 PM

I wouldn't reccomend it.. Would you put used brake pads and rotors on? Especially if it took 4-5 hours to do the job? Kinda the same thing in my opinion.

06-01-2009, 10:02 PM

ask Ron how mad he was when his used clutch wasnt as described

1QWIKBIRD · 06-01-2009, 10:03 PM

No way, unless its sooo cheap and you are going to get it rebuilt. Too much time and effort involved and the first 500-1000 miles are the most critical in the life of a clutch. Improper break-in is one of the major reasons for clutches failing, then its all for nothing. I'd shy away from it.

Chris

transmaro93 · 06-01-2009, 10:12 PM

ok thanks guys... ill just go with new... thanks for the imput... i was feeling the same way about it but figured id ask...

NJ346 · 06-05-2009, 06:45 PM

don't buy a spec used. Their clutches have a rep of either lasting a long time, or being **** in 5K miles. I've spent 3 months researching clutches and am dropping the trans tonight to finally install the clutch. I went with a monster stage 3. They are a new company that specialize in street/strip clutches. I'll post up a multimedia thread later tonight about "going green" and I'll let you know what I think of the clutch.

BonzoHansen · 06-05-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NJNETSFAN

don't buy a spec used. Their clutches have a rep of either lasting a long time, or being **** in 5K miles. I've spent 3 months researching clutches and am dropping the trans tonight to finally install the clutch. I went with a monster stage 3. They are a new company that specialize in street/strip clutches. I'll post up a multimedia thread later tonight about "going green" and I'll let you know what I think of the clutch.

Just curious, I know I've never heard of them. How many total customers are driving with a Monster clutch in it? And out of those, who has got the most miles on it?

NJ346 · 06-06-2009, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

Just curious, I know I've never heard of them. How many total customers are driving with a Monster clutch in it? And out of those, who has got the most miles on it?

They have a **** load more than the company I asked those questions to

Mike · 06-06-2009, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by NJNETSFAN

They have a **** load more than the company I asked those questions to

post some up?

NJ346 · 06-06-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by cbrrmike

post some up?

post what up? customers?

Mike · 06-06-2009, 12:12 AM

reviews. there are only 3-5 companies that make parts for these clutches, so there isnt much difference between spec, monster, etc other than the color they paint it

NJ346 · 06-06-2009, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cbrrmike

reviews. there are only 3-5 companies that make parts for these clutches, so there isnt much difference between spec, monster, etc other than the color they paint it

very true. I just went with the company that gave me more customer service. I wanted to know more about a certain clutch and got the cold shoulder. Almost everyday on Ls1tech there is a new thread about someone with a monster clutch. Also the fact that it's got a 1 year warranty that's pretty much a no questions asked warranty was the selling factor to me. Anyway, I will be posting up a new thread where we can go off topic about clutches.