# So Ive narrowed it down to these 2 **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [October 30, 2010, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326 "2010-10-30T15:37:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2010, 3:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/1 "2010-10-30T15:37:04Z")
which one should I get? [http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTF-DF021048/](http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTF-DF021048/) [http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPEC-Ford-Mustang-1987-1988-1989-1990-5L-Stage-2-Clutch\_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ\_trkparmsZalgoQ3dLVIQ26ituQ3dUCIQ26otnQ3d5Q26poQ3dLVIQ26psQ3d63Q26clkidQ3d4608469801031801035QQ\_trksidZp5197Q2em7QQcategoryZ33730QQitemZ330401697993](http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SPEC-Ford-Mustang-1987-1988-1989-1990-5L-Stage-2-Clutch_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZalgoQ3dLVIQ26ituQ3dUCIQ26otnQ3d5Q26poQ3dLVIQ26psQ3d63Q26clkidQ3d4608469801031801035QQ_trksidZp5197Q2em7QQcategoryZ33730QQitemZ330401697993) ---
**Author:** ![DRock518](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drock518/32/6363_2.png) [@DRock518](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DRock518)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2010, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/2 "2010-10-30T15:39:39Z")
Ive heard good things about spec but thats my .02 ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2010, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/3 "2010-10-30T15:41:48Z")
I had a Spec stage 1 before but ruined it while towing the car. It seemed ok before that though. ---
**Author:** ![DRock518](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drock518/32/6363_2.png) [@DRock518](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/DRock518)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2010, 3:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/4 "2010-10-30T15:45:41Z")
If it only failed do to accidental reasons and it was working fine then might as well stick with what works, IMO shit is too expensive to take a chance when you know something else works or worked fine. ---
**Author:** ![toomanycamaros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7993a0/32.png) [@toomanycamaros](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/toomanycamaros)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2010, 5:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/5 "2010-10-30T17:37:14Z")
There is a spec stage 3 in one of the cars I bought. Don’t like it at all very harsh engaugement and lousy pedal feel. However it is a 6 puck so that comes with the territory. Did you try looking on mustang forums for what works well with your car and similar setup? ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [October 30, 2010, 5:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/6 "2010-10-30T17:39:45Z")
I did post on one Mustang site and it doesnt seem like anybody could decide on anything. From what I saw the Spec stage 3 is supposed to be like that and its more for racing than driving around. I only drove the car about 300 miles on the stage 2 and it seemed fine. ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/7 "2010-10-31T02:06:59Z")
spec sucks. at least for any A series application. ---
**Author:** ![bennyfizzle](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bennyfizzle/32/6291_2.png) [@bennyfizzle](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bennyfizzle)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 4:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/8 "2010-10-31T04:56:48Z")
^nobody knows what the fuck that is. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/9 "2010-10-31T15:44:22Z")
> [@Uggh. Another school shooting.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/uggh-another-school-shooting/36754/15): > > Ive heard good things about spec but thats my .02 youve heard wrong. paul get the centerforce. take a suggestion from adam for once in your life. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/10 "2010-10-31T15:48:05Z")
I did talk to a guy with a 10 second 5.0 that was running a Spec a few years ago at LVD and thats why I bought the Spec then. Im probably going to order a clutch later tonight. ---
**Author:** ![Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mk4_30r_ban/32/6347_2.png) [@Mk4\_30R\_Ban](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mk4_30R_Ban)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/11 "2010-10-31T15:50:07Z")
i duno man, ive seen 2 spec clutches get thrashed when used within the torque limit they list. there is no reason a spec 3 and 3+ should ever fail under normal operating conditions at 300wheel torque, but they did… the firction surface separated from the hub… that spells quality to me. what other clutches are available? does ACT or clutchmasters make anything for it? what about southbend? ---
**Author:** ![underboosted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/underboosted/32/6424_2.png) [@underboosted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/underboosted)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/12 "2010-10-31T15:57:54Z")
I have a clutchmasters stage 5 in the civic and have had no problems at all. ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/13 "2010-10-31T17:00:13Z")
> [@anyone use xserve/xraid/xsan?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/anyone-use-xserve-xraid-xsan/36792/9): > > i duno man, ive seen 2 spec clutches get thrashed when used within the torque limit they list. there is no reason a spec 3 and 3+ should ever fail under normal operating conditions at 300wheel torque, but they did… the firction surface separated from the hub… that spells quality to me. > > what other clutches are available? does ACT or clutchmasters make anything for it? what about southbend? I havent seen anything from those brands. Im trying to keep the price under $325. ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 5:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/14 "2010-10-31T17:04:12Z")
> [@EPIC COLOABORATION: newman & neonglh (al sharpton inside)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/epic-coloaboration-newman-neonglh-al-sharpton-inside/36758/24): > > ^nobody knows what the fuck that is. [http://www.shift518.com/showthread.php?p=648318&highlight=spec#post648318](http://www.shift518.com/showthread.php?p=648318&highlight=spec#post648318) Kinda late to the Spec debate party, but: > [@JayP](#): > > I had a Spec Stage 1 when my MR2 was only at 132 WHP > After about 9 months this happened > > ![http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff230/JayPMR2/SpecS1.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/5/b/5b02034ba7c92f72ccdd0cdb0d42f96701d2a8fd.jpeg) > ![http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff230/JayPMR2/SpecS12.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/0/909ca3094d7f6b057442b67f5b629e5c0bce2208.jpeg) > ![http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff230/JayPMR2/SpecS13.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/0/0/0073fe3a548abc23ffe7a80bc678519f644017c4.jpeg) > > After that, I ordered a complete Clutchmasters setup (FX300 with Flywheel) > Now at 223whp I have no issue with clutch slipping. > ![http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff230/JayPMR2/CM3kit.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/9/3/93d31bc6787324498c355e07cf1d2f6bb6e4660c.jpeg) > > Thank you. > **[Need clutch/flywheel suggestions!](https://www.mr2oc.com/threads/need-clutch-flywheel-suggestions.386421/?post_id=4275030&nested_view=1&sortby=oldest#post-4275030)** I love my Clutchmasters FX100, plenty of launches and energetic shifts on it. ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/15 "2010-10-31T17:05:15Z")
spec blows, don’t be an idiot ---
**Author:** ![PJB](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pjb/32/6389_2.png) [@PJB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/PJB)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/16 "2010-10-31T19:16:10Z")
I just bought the Centerforce. ---
**Author:** ![capitalcrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e79b87/32.png) [@capitalcrew](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/capitalcrew)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 8:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/17 "2010-10-31T20:59:20Z")
Good call. I’ve heard shitty things about spec also. ---
**Author:** ![jdaniels](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdaniels/32/6399_2.png) [@jdaniels](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jdaniels)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2010, 10:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/18 "2010-10-31T22:40:01Z")
I never had a problem with Spec clutches. ---
**Author:** ![AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd_is_the_best/32/6342_2.png) [@AMD\_IS\_THE\_BEST](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AMD_IS_THE_BEST)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 12:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/19 "2010-11-01T00:03:31Z")
Too late, but [http://dxdracingclutches.com/](http://dxdracingclutches.com/) ---
**Author:** ![Wayne64SS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wayne64ss/32/6365_2.png) [@Wayne64SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wayne64SS)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2010, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326/20 "2010-11-01T05:37:09Z")
> [@AHAHAHAHA BUSH PWNAGE](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ahahahaha-bush-pwnage/2192/22): > > I never had a problem with Spec clutches. Samesies. There is a 3+ in the cobra right now. Centerforce is also a great choice man, had one in my old Z28 and loved it. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/so-ive-narrowed-it-down-to-these-2/255326.md?page=2)