SPEC vs SVT clutch.

[B3NN3TT]

Okay; I'm buying a new clutch this week. My OEM clutch is fine, but I'm installing a Fidanza and a Torsen, and it would be silly not to put in a new clutch at the same time.

I can get a new SVT clutch from Bill J for $250, or a new SPEC stage 1 from SVTCuervo for $298.

Is the SPEC worth the extra 50 bones? Can anyone speak to the similarities or differences between the two?

I like to drive relatively aggressively. I'll be drag-stripping it a couple of times a year. I'm still on the original 2.5L engine, which is doing fine. I'll drop a three in there one of these days, but not anytime soon, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Thanks in advance.

[ND4SPD]

I think you would be hard pressed to find any of the performance oriented cougars using an SVT clutch... I can't even think of a single person with one. (thats just an observation though. )

[jaged]

the svt clutch is good but my 3L burned it up pretty quick. i have a spec stage 3, and ive driven badazzes car with a 3+. the 3+ feels stock and there are no worries of over powering it

[Blackcoog]

Comparing the spec 1 to the SVT I'd get the SVT clutch hands down. The spec clutches have a very high chance of chatter and the spec 1 is supposed to be identical to the SVT clutch. I've never had any issues with the SVT clutch in 3L's until I started running my supercharger kit. Save your self some cash and get a better clutch.

[Yofavcracka]

SPEC blows. i dunno if you remember my whole situation with them. Theyre flywheel and clutch wouldnt fit together, and i had to wait 2 weeks and pay for shipping to get them to fix it. And they kept blaming me about how i "tampered with it" etc. Theyre customer service was horrible and all treated you like you were an idiot. And finally when it gets put in, it chatters like a mother....

SVT ALLLLLL the way.

[B3NN3TT]

Originally Posted by Blackcoog

Comparing the spec 1 to the SVT I'd get the SVT clutch hands down. The spec clutches have a very high chance of chatter and the spec 1 is supposed to be identical to the SVT clutch. I've never had any issues with the SVT clutch in 3L's until I started running my supercharger kit. Save your self some cash and get a better clutch.

See, THAT'S exactly what I was looking for.

I'm not really interested in getting a super hard race clutch, as this is a daily driver. So I'd say a 3+ is WAY overkill.

But I had a suspicion that the SPEC 1 was pretty much the SVT equivalent. And added to the stories I've heard about the SPEC slave cylinders and all, I was seriously considering the SVT clutch.

Thanks, guys, for the input.

[brapple]

Originally Posted by B3NN3TT

And added to the stories I've heard about the SPEC slave cylinders and all, I was seriously considering the SVT clutch.

I would just get a OEM slave cylinder no matter what clutch you go with

my build MTX has one and I am going to get a Stage 3+ for my plans ...

[aircougar1]

SVt clutch Hands Down!

I've installed a bunch of them and they hold plenty off power, and they come with the FORD slave cylinder, and they do not chatter... I will always recommend this clutch to anyone that is staying Naturally aspirated.

[azbobbybooshay10]

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

I think you would be hard pressed to find any of the performance oriented cougars using an SVT clutch... I can't even think of a single person with one. (thats just an observation though. )

I have one.

[ND4SPD]

Originally Posted by azbobbybooshay10

I have one.

...exactly.