{"product_id":"spec-sr20det-stage-3-clutch-kit-rear-wheel-drive","title":"SPEC Stage 3 Clutch Kit – Nissan SR20DET Rear-Wheel Drive | Performance Street \u0026 Track (SPECSN333)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSPEC Stage 3 Clutch Kit – Nissan SR20DET Rear-Wheel Drive | Performance Street \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe SPEC Stage 3 Clutch Kit for the Nissan SR20DET rear-wheel drive is a performance clutch system engineered for SR20DET-powered builds that have outgrown the factory clutch's torque capacity — delivering the increased clamp load, improved friction material, and higher torque rating that modified SR20DET engines demand, in a complete kit that includes everything needed for a full clutch replacement. The Stage 3 is SPEC's mid-tier performance clutch — positioned above the Stage 1 (OE-spec replacement) and Stage 2 (mild performance upgrade) for builds running meaningful power above stock, and below the Stage 4 and Stage 5 competition-grade systems for builds targeting extreme power levels. For SR20DET owners running a boosted, built, or otherwise modified engine where the factory clutch is slipping or no longer adequate, the SPEC Stage 3 is the correct performance clutch upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStage 3 performance rating — SPEC's mid-tier performance clutch — engineered for SR20DET builds running meaningful power above stock where the factory clutch and Stage 1\/2 alternatives are no longer adequate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-clamp pressure plate — increased clamp load over the factory pressure plate for improved clutch engagement force and higher torque capacity — resisting clutch slip at elevated power levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance friction disc — Stage 3 friction material for improved torque capacity and heat resistance compared to OE-spec friction materials — suitable for performance street and track use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRWD-specific — engineered for rear-wheel drive SR20DET applications — Nissan 180SX, 200SX S13\/S14, Silvia S13\/S14\/S15, and related RWD SR20DET platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete kit — includes pressure plate, friction disc, and release bearing for a complete clutch replacement in a single purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPEC engineering quality — manufactured by SPEC Clutch, a respected US performance clutch brand with a strong following in the Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Subaru performance community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePerformance Benefits:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncreased Torque Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Stage 3's higher clamp load and performance friction material deliver a significantly higher torque capacity than the factory SR20DET clutch — allowing the clutch to handle the elevated torque output of modified SR20DET engines without slipping. For SR20DET builds running increased boost, upgraded turbochargers, or other power-adding modifications, the Stage 3's increased torque capacity is the primary reason to upgrade from the factory clutch or a Stage 1\/2 alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved Heat Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Stage 3's performance friction material provides improved heat resistance compared to OE-spec friction materials — maintaining clutch engagement consistency during the repeated high-load clutch engagements that performance street driving and track use demand. Factory clutch friction materials can overheat and glaze during aggressive use, leading to clutch slip and premature wear — the Stage 3's friction material is engineered to resist this degradation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirm Pedal Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Stage 3's higher clamp load results in a noticeably firmer clutch pedal feel compared to the factory clutch — providing more positive clutch engagement feedback and a more direct, more mechanical driving character. The pedal effort increase is meaningful but manageable for daily driving — the Stage 3 is not a competition-only clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngagement Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Stage 3's performance friction disc provides a more progressive, more controlled engagement character than competition-grade Stage 4\/5 clutches — making it suitable for performance street use where smooth, controllable clutch engagement is important alongside the increased torque capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSPEC Stage System — Choosing the Right Stage for Your SR20DET Build:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 1\u003c\/strong\u003e — OE-spec replacement — correct for stock or mildly modified SR20DET builds at near-stock power levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2\u003c\/strong\u003e — mild performance upgrade — suitable for lightly modified SR20DET builds with modest power increases above stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 3 (this product)\u003c\/strong\u003e — mid-tier performance clutch — correct for SR20DET builds running meaningful power above stock where Stage 1\/2 alternatives are no longer adequate. Suitable for performance street and track use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 4\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-performance clutch — for high-power SR20DET builds where Stage 3 torque capacity is insufficient. Increased pedal effort and more aggressive engagement characteristics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage 5\u003c\/strong\u003e — competition-grade clutch — for maximum-power SR20DET builds and competition use. Not recommended for street driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPEC Clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e SPECSN333\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivetrain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rear-wheel drive (RWD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nissan SR20DET — RWD platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit Contents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pressure plate, friction disc, release bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFitment Information:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNissan 180SX\u003c\/strong\u003e — SR20DET RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNissan 200SX \/ Silvia S13\u003c\/strong\u003e — SR20DET RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNissan 200SX \/ Silvia S14\u003c\/strong\u003e — SR20DET RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNissan Silvia S15\u003c\/strong\u003e — SR20DET RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e RWD SR20DET applications only — this kit is not compatible with FWD SR20DE or SR20DET applications (Nissan Primera, Pulsar, etc.). Verify your specific SR20DET platform and transmission before ordering. Professional installation by an experienced SR20DET \/ Nissan drivetrain specialist strongly recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPEC Stage 3 pressure plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPEC Stage 3 friction disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease bearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Notes:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional installation by an experienced SR20DET \/ Nissan drivetrain specialist strongly recommended — clutch replacement requires correct torque specifications, correct flywheel surface preparation, and correct release bearing installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect and resurface or replace the flywheel before installing a new clutch — a worn or heat-damaged flywheel surface will accelerate clutch disc wear and reduce the new clutch's service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the flywheel and pressure plate mating surfaces thoroughly before installation — any oil contamination will cause clutch slip and premature failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a clutch alignment tool to correctly centre the friction disc before torquing the pressure plate — incorrect disc alignment will prevent correct gearbox installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBed in the new clutch correctly after installation — avoid aggressive clutch engagement for the first 500–1,000 km to allow the friction material to seat correctly against the flywheel and pressure plate surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspect the clutch fork, pivot ball, and hydraulic clutch system (master cylinder, slave cylinder, lines) before installation — replace worn components to ensure correct clutch release and engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy SPEC Clutch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSPEC Clutch is a US performance clutch brand with a strong following in the Nissan, Mitsubishi, Subaru, and domestic performance community — known for their tiered stage system that allows builders to select the correct clutch for their specific power level and use case, from OE-spec Stage 1 replacements to competition-grade Stage 5 systems. SPEC's engineering philosophy emphasizes correct friction material selection, correct clamp load specification, and platform-specific fitment — producing clutch systems that deliver the correct torque capacity and engagement characteristics for each stage's intended application. For SR20DET builders who want a quality performance clutch from a brand that understands the platform, SPEC is a well-regarded choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSR20DET RWD builds (180SX, S13, S14, S15) running meaningful power above stock where the factory clutch or Stage 1\/2 alternatives are slipping or no longer adequate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoosted SR20DET builds with upgraded turbochargers, increased boost, or other power-adding modifications that have exceeded the factory clutch's torque capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerformance street and track builds where a balance of increased torque capacity and manageable daily-driving clutch feel is the priority\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders who want a complete SPEC clutch kit — pressure plate, disc, and release bearing — in a single purchase for a full clutch replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e RWD SR20DET applications only — not compatible with FWD SR20 applications. Professional installation and flywheel inspection\/resurfacing required. Bed in the clutch correctly after installation. Verify your specific SR20DET platform and transmission before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46942150885543,"sku":"SPECSN333","price":353.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8344\/1063\/files\/1a8ad7ed-3e0e-46b0-adf3-14a972bc4bd4-800_835aefcd-85d0-44bf-9355-24542dbf1384.jpg?v=1761194508","url":"https:\/\/www.straightsiximports.com\/en-us\/products\/spec-sr20det-stage-3-clutch-kit-rear-wheel-drive","provider":"Straight Six Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}