Clutch question

SN95_302 · Nov 8, 2011

Im looking forward to buying a new clutch for my car, and my two honest options are the Ram HD clutch or the SPEC stage 1...its my daily driver and theres occasional drag racing. Can someone point me in the right direction im having a hard time deciding which one to buy. thanks

Win · Nov 8, 2011

With stock power levels i would just go with a King Cobra clutch. Even with more then stock the KC will hold a decent amount of power. Or you could go with the LME Mongoose which is a copy of it.

SN95_302 · Nov 8, 2011

well see im putting down about 285rwhp with the setup i got... i actually replaced my clutch about a year ago with a oem replacement, did drag racing quite a lot through the summer, and now it'll slip if i launch it anywhere above 2000-2500 rpms

Win · Nov 8, 2011

Well a KC clutch will hold that and still be very streetable. Are you going off actual dyno #'s or just "what you think??"

As the saying goes you gotta pay to play.

Musturd · Nov 8, 2011

The king cobra was discontinued and replied by the ford HD the pedal is pretty hard with these clutches the Ram clutches working pretty good with a nice pedal feel and grab well

g36 monkey · Nov 8, 2011

I love my spec stage 2, and haven't had a problem yet. Grabs like I want it to,and is lighter than the clutch used to feel haha.

SN95_302 · Nov 8, 2011

those numbers were layed down 2 years ago at MidNight performance's dyno in Sacramento, Ca... it was 284.9 rwhp and 291.0 rwtq @ 5100rpms. with gt40x heads, FRPP e303 cam, and all supporting mods. i might just stick with the Ram HD though.

OnyxCobra · Nov 8, 2011

Spec pedal isn't too light, have you considered Centerforce?

g36 monkey · Nov 8, 2011

Onyx, you should have felt the old one. Idk wtf was wrong with it. Compared to that thing, this stage 2 is a breeze ha

OnyxCobra · Nov 8, 2011

haha, don't get me wrong I really like my stage 2, but in any sort of traffic it definitely starts wearing on ya. My main concern with picking a clutch was I didn't want one that chattered, the Spec stage 2 engages smooth for street driving but will bite hard when you want, but I feel for 300whp it's a little overkill. I felt a guy's stage 1 and it wasn't any lighter, if anything maybe heavier.

robb15033 · Nov 9, 2011

I love my SPEC, RAM has a great reputation. I would-Just for the hell of it, call your Mustang dyno shop ask them their opinion. They install several different types every day practically. It might be one more beneficial opinion. I think your putting down enough HP for a SPEC Stage2 though.

atlanticblue98 · Nov 9, 2011

g36 monkey said:
Onyx, you should have felt the old one. Idk wtf was wrong with it. Compared to that thing, this stage 2 is a breeze ha

you can agree with me Jeremy, my King Cobra is like pushing a brick wall with your leg...

SN95_302 · Nov 9, 2011

I've heard that the ram clutch can take more abuse due to higher clamp loads compared to the spec. But I'll defenetely ask the dyno shop. Ill take a look at the centerforce clutches

g36 monkey · Nov 9, 2011

yea, atlanticblue98's clutch will turn your left leg into a veiny, ridiculously muscular appendage.

mustangspartan · Nov 9, 2011

I got the whole thing as one http://www.cjponyparts.com/cj-pony-parts-supreme-clutch-kit-t-5-5+0l-1994-1995/p/CKS2/ . Would have liked a different flywheel but it will work for now. Getting an adjustable linkage helps also. Way nicer then my buddies stage 2 centerforce. Mine is softer and easier for DD and has a grip for fun. If you really have the issue with the pedal its going to be in the pressure plate itself. Looking into that hydraulic TO kit. As Win said that kit from LMR is a good one also..

98v6er · Nov 9, 2011

I got the Ram HDX clutch, and a spec billet flywheel on the way right now.. i'll definitely post up how it is after I get it installed.

robb15033 · Nov 9, 2011

Mine is as soft as stock feeling. I matched up a SPEC Stage1 with a SPEC billet steel flywheel. Very smooth transactions.

SN95_302 · Nov 9, 2011

ok so today to top it all off, as im driving to work i start to hear a loud squeeky noise everytime i press the clutch... now excuse my ignorance when it comes to clutches and transmissions but what could it be? the throw out bearing?