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elpatofeo · 05-21-2013, 09:06 AM

Well finally finished with my clutch install and I have to say this clutch, so far, is real smooth. It feels like I'm learning how to drive a manual again. It is totally different to stock. It is very sensitive and putting it in gear is very smooth. I heard a little chatter when in 3rd gear but I am not absolutely sure if it's because of the clutch...it was hard to hear because of my exhaust. Over all, everything is good so far. I have to break it in for 500 miles before I can really put it to the test to see how it handles. Will get back after the break in period...hopefully within two and a half weeks.

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 05-22-2013, 12:46 AM

Thanks for all your updates.

John B.

MA2010SS · 05-23-2013, 06:56 PM

Chatter in 3rd gear? Usually chatter occurs upon take off not when the vehicle is already in motion...odd

elpatofeo · 05-24-2013, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MA2010SS

Chatter in 3rd gear? Usually chatter occurs upon take off not when the vehicle is already in motion...odd

well hopefully I was just hearing things and it wasn't chatter. My exhaust is pretty loud though, so we will see once I drive it again.

camaro-21 · 05-24-2013, 12:30 PM

I have a spec clutch and usually the noise is from it lugging from the revs being to low in a higher gear

MA2010SS · 05-25-2013, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro-21

I have a spec clutch and usually the noise is from it lugging from the revs being to low in a higher gear

I agree with that comment that it lugs at low rpm in a higher gear, maybe that is what the OP meant

elpatofeo · 06-04-2013, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MA2010SS

I agree with that comment that it lugs at low rpm in a higher gear, maybe that is what the OP meant

you guys are probably right...haven't heard the chatter anymore. New clutch is very sensitive, I keep stalling the car

So far the clutch feels great...no regrets. When I give it some gas it grabs and it just goes, it actually feels faster. Loving it so far but can't really test it since I'm still going through the break-in period. Suppose to break it in for 500 miles, currently at 100. I have a long ways to go...maybe its time for a road trip.

riki3fan · 06-12-2013, 11:49 AM

Thank you for the review. Clutch is the next major upgrade for me, and trying to decide which one of the two available for us to get. I'll be very interested in your opinions once you're through the break-in. You need to go on a road trip!!!

elpatofeo · 06-12-2013, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by riki3fan

Thank you for the review. Clutch is the next major upgrade for me, and trying to decide which one of the two available for us to get. I'll be very interested in your opinions once you're through the break-in. You need to go on a road trip!!!

who is the other manufacturer? I thought SPEC was the only one that offered a clutch for the V6

JohnnyBfromPeoria · 06-12-2013, 02:11 PM

RAM now offers one. Just came out, basically, if it is even in regular production/distribution.

John B.

riki3fan · 06-12-2013, 02:15 PM

Here's a link to the thread:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=279445

I'm in the market soon and trying to find out what will be better for my application.

05-21-2013, 09:06 AM	#1
elpatofeo LawBraker Drives: 10 SIM 2LT/RS & 2016 1SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Fresno, CA. Posts: 910 View My Garage	SPEC clutch Well finally finished with my clutch install and I have to say this clutch, so far, is real smooth. It feels like I'm learning how to drive a manual again. It is totally different to stock. It is very sensitive and putting it in gear is very smooth. I heard a little chatter when in 3rd gear but I am not absolutely sure if it's because of the clutch...it was hard to hear because of my exhaust. Over all, everything is good so far. I have to break it in for 500 miles before I can really put it to the test to see how it handles. Will get back after the break in period...hopefully within two and a half weeks. __________________ Last edited by elpatofeo; 05-21-2013 at 03:54 PM.

05-22-2013, 12:46 AM	#2
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	Thanks for all your updates. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

05-23-2013, 06:56 PM	#3
MA2010SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Somerset MA Posts: 725 View My Garage	Chatter in 3rd gear? Usually chatter occurs upon take off not when the vehicle is already in motion...odd __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Whipple SC, CAI Inc Intake, TSP 1 7/8" LT headers no cats, 3" magnaflow exhaust, HPT, RX Catch Can, LSR Toe Rods, LSR Trailing Arms, ALKY Control Meth, McLeod RXT Twin Disc, ZL1 fuel pump, 3.73 ZL1 Differential Kit, BTR PDS Stage 2 Cam, Tuned by SLOWHAWK Performance Bridgewater MA

05-24-2013, 12:30 PM	#5
camaro-21 Drives: 2011 cyber grey metallic camaro v6 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: hampton va Posts: 219	I have a spec clutch and usually the noise is from it lugging from the revs being to low in a higher gear __________________ 2011 camaro v6- sts turbo w/ meth injection, barton short throw, spec stage 3+ clutch, forgestar f-14 rims, Nitto invo tires, pfadt sway bars drop springs and end links, rx catch can, goodridge stainless steel brake lines, aac halos afterburner taillights and sidemarkers, sebon carbon rear diffuser.

06-12-2013, 11:49 AM	#8
riki3fan Camaro Obsessed Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS Supercharged A6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort Lupton, CO Posts: 224 View My Garage	Thank you for the review. Clutch is the next major upgrade for me, and trying to decide which one of the two available for us to get. I'll be very interested in your opinions once you're through the break-in. You need to go on a road trip!!! __________________ *Riki* driving *SSafire, a New-to-Me 2010 2SS/RS A6 ABM w/Ghost Rally Stripes* Mods done before I got her: Vortech V3 Supercharger, full exhaust, high flow cats, LTH, trailing arms, tow rods and anti-sway bars, window tint, body kit - I've since added Drag Radials Mods Up Next: Linelock, upgraded air filter, heat shield Dyno 601 RWHP 8/20/2019 - Purchased from fellow CCOTR member, who purchased from another CCOTR member in 2015 *Gone to a new home: Nadia-2014 2SS/RS A6 IBM* *Gone to a new home: Eva-2011 2LT/RS M6 IBM Supercharged!*

06-12-2013, 02:11 PM	#10
JohnnyBfromPeoria Drives: 2012 LS M6, Black Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,045	RAM now offers one. Just came out, basically, if it is even in regular production/distribution. John B. __________________ 12 LS M6, IPF S/C, ASA GT-5 wheels, VMax PTB 1995 Mitsubishi Montero SR 1987 Dodge Raider Turbo Project 1986 Mitsubishi Montero 2.4l FI Transplant

06-12-2013, 02:15 PM	#11
riki3fan Camaro Obsessed Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS Supercharged A6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort Lupton, CO Posts: 224 View My Garage	Here's a link to the thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=279445 I'm in the market soon and trying to find out what will be better for my application. __________________ *Riki* driving *SSafire, a New-to-Me 2010 2SS/RS A6 ABM w/Ghost Rally Stripes* Mods done before I got her: Vortech V3 Supercharger, full exhaust, high flow cats, LTH, trailing arms, tow rods and anti-sway bars, window tint, body kit - I've since added Drag Radials Mods Up Next: Linelock, upgraded air filter, heat shield Dyno 601 RWHP 8/20/2019 - Purchased from fellow CCOTR member, who purchased from another CCOTR member in 2015 *Gone to a new home: Nadia-2014 2SS/RS A6 IBM* *Gone to a new home: Eva-2011 2LT/RS M6 IBM Supercharged!*