Max Capacity Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I have 3K miles on my SB stage 3 daily. It found it slightly stiffer than my OEM 5sp clutch. I also have the decel rattle between 2K to 3K RPMs. So far I am happy, but time will tell. Do you have a LWFW ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srehn Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Do you have a LWFW ? I have a resurfaced oem and some rattle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 2010 OEM is a SMFW. I would think they would not be as noisy as a LWFW. Any poly bushings in the tranny or rear diff mounts ? 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srehn Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 2010 OEM is a SMFW. I would think they would not be as noisy as a LWFW. Any poly bushings in the tranny or rear diff mounts ? Yes and Yes. Southbend said some people have benefited from a thicker trans fluid but I cant imagine that would be a good idea here in minnesota in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subielova88 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Any advice on which southbend clutch to use if I'm going to go the stage 3 route? Have the CM fx300 installed currently but it only lasted me 15k miles on stage 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian3676 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Call them and ask, but I have stage 2 endurance at stage 3, about 300whp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subielova88 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Ok but I seen on infamous website different prices but same clutches, what's up with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ein3000 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 When I was looking to buy mine I saw that too. I just started pm'ing vendors. One vendor actually told me to get the wrong clutch (different code.) The best vendor I talked to was Race Junkie. He was also the cheapest by about $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subielova88 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 I see so how do I find this vendor? I tried searching for him with no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ein3000 Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I messaged him on here. "Race Junky". The website is called race junkie I believe. I would pm him first. He replied quickly to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need bb Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I ordered mine through HorsepowerFreaks.com If you use the "Clutch" coupon it ended up less than $600 shipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchildlgt07 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 So with the southbend stg2 I'm better off using a smfw than a lwfw and save a little money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian3676 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchildlgt07 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 What's your insight on the exedy stage2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian3676 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 There ok. I'm a fan of the south bend, very smooth engaugment, nice DD, holds the power when you want it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchildlgt07 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 On amazon they sell southbends and I realized the wrx one is a lot cheaper than the legacy but I thought I can use the wrx on my legacy but shows a different part number.. Here's both of them [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q3P1SZC/ref=mp_s_a_1_28?qid=1418237966&sr=8-28]SOUTH BEND DXD CLUTCH SUBARU LEGACY & OUTBACK 2.5 TURBO 05-08 Stage 2 ENDURANCE K70406 HD OFE:Amazon:Automotive[/ame] [ame=http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00Q3ODF2C/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1418237863&sr=8-6]SOUTH BEND DXD CLUTCH SUBARU IMPREZA WRX 2.5 TURBO 06-11 Stage 2 ENDURANCE FJK1001 HD OFE:Amazon:Automotive[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian3676 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Talk to infamiois or call them directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchildlgt07 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 On their website it say the one for a legacy is the one that shows for a wrx.. Fjk1001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian3676 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Honestly I called them and ordered mine and got the right one. The guy knew about legacy guys running the SMFW and what clutch to send me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian3676 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Just looked up my invoice. Looks like I had a FJK1001 HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manchildlgt07 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Sweet. Thanx for the help.. The difference was almost 200 dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subielova88 Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 Would anyone recommend going with the SB stage 2 drag clutch kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniels Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 4 years later you guys still enjoy these stage 2 and 3's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I'm lazy to check my mileage but I would say approx 35-40k miles on stage 3 daily with 11smfw and liking it still. Pedal is noticeably firmer but nothing like my stage 2 act clutch i had on my DSM Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniels Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Thank you for an update, I plan to go with a SB stg 3 daily and a south bend SMFW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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