Southbend Stg 3 Daily Life/Longevity

[sharkbait20]

Obviously subject to variances in driving styles, harshness, etc. but overall, what is a conservative estimate on life/longevity of one of these clutches? Trying to make a determination if the extra $$ to buy from FCPEuro is worth it for lifetime warranty over upfront savings from EQT.
thanks.

 

[JerseyDrew77]

1 day.

 

[Daks]

20K KM on Stage 2 on mine, no problems. I expect it to last the life of the car.

 

[PerceivedShift]

Depends on a lot of variables...of which you've given us none.

 

[sharkbait20]

Depends on a lot of variables...of which you've given us none.

Ok. Assuming you are daily/spirited driving the car and not making more power than the clutch is rated for. What other important variables might we be talking here to get a general idea of life expectancy of an aftermarket clutch?
I’m trying to get a best estimate to figure if I might need to do a replacement after 20k miles, 50k miles, never need a replacement

 

[jawndropper]

10K Miles and 2 track days on mine so far with APR Stage 3 IS38. Seems to be holding out great.

 

[PerceivedShift]

Ok. Assuming you are daily/spirited driving the car and not making more power than the clutch is rated for. What other important variables might we be talking here to get a general idea of life expectancy of an aftermarket clutch?
I’m trying to get a best estimate to figure if I might need to do a replacement after 20k miles, 50k miles, never need a replacement

Driver experience, clutch break-in, how close your engine pushes the max torque rating, how often you launch it from a dig, city vs highway driving...etc

Are you still at stock power? I assume no since you are looking at a stage 3, or maybe you plan on adding more power in the future?

Clutches should last well over 20k miles, even 50k hard miles of spirited driving. I'd pay the premium for FCP euro, save a few hundred and go with a stage 2 which is good to 465ftlbs.

 

[Daks]

Driver experience, clutch break-in, how close your engine pushes the max torque rating, how often you launch it from a dig, city vs highway driving...etc

Are you still at stock power? I assume no since you are looking at a stage 3, or maybe you plan on adding more power in the future?

Clutches should last well over 20k miles, even 50k hard miles of spirited driving. I'd pay the premium for FCP euro, save a few hundred and go with a stage 2 which is good to 465ftlbs.

Bad advice. Stage two is not enough.

 

[PerceivedShift]

Bad advice. Stage two is not enough.

How so, OP could be stock or hasn't stated his power goals. With that logic, why not go stage 4?