clutches

[MikeyEl]

gonna be needing a new clutch soon, what brands are best which ones would you recommend? which is best bang for you buck?

 

[CanaryGT]

I Like me Centerforce Dual Friction. I know HANDZ doesnt. But I also wouldnt go with their TOB its a piece.

 

[vermilion]

stock replacement for stock engines.

 

[ProKiller]

if its mostly stock and your going to keep it that way for a while get the king cobra clutch.

 

[duh09]

I have the King Cobra in my car. Good clutch for stockish powers + some.

 

[Naptown_Stang]

Centerforce Dual Friction is what I have and so far im very happy with it. It is handling 450hp well. King cobra is a great value for near to stock applications.

 

[Mustanger]

I am having good luck so far with the Fidanza Stage 1 clutch on my stock motor. Just don't use the TOB in the kit...go Ford Racing.

 

[Mntlkase]

Im running a few bolt on parts, with a king cobra clutch and love it.

 

[ReplicaR]

Pretty much anything other than stock. I've recently installed ACT FM1-SPSS kit, which included the pressure plate, clutch disk, alignment too, throwout bearing, and pilot bearing.

1. It's better than Centerforce, because it's rated to about the same power level (450 lbs of torque according to ACT), and it comes with all the stuff needed unlike Centerforce kit (no bearings, or tool included), for exactly the same money.

2. It's about half as light as a stock clutch, yet holds more power. It has to do with ACT specific pressure plate design, which has altered leverage points on the pressure plate fingers, making the pressure pedal way lighter.

On the side note, because the pressure plate design is different, the fingers don't come out as much towards the throwout bearing, so you might need to invest into an adjustable clutch cable. I already had one in the car, and I had to remove about an inch of slack by comparison to stock clutch pressure plate.

 

[ryclef331]

clutchmasters

 

[Slykin]

I'm running a Spec Stage 1.. no problems so far. But everyone who drives it other than me hates it. People got wimpy legs.

 

[MikeyEl]

I'm running a Spec Stage 1.. no problems so far. But everyone who drives it other than me hates it. People got wimpy legs.

I absolutely hate soft clutches i won't touch my sister cobalt because the clutch is so soft. i just don't feel anything with them.

 

[MikeyEl]

I was thinking this

http://www.americanmuscle.com/ram-hdx-t5-t45-clutch.html

or

http://www.americanmuscle.com/kingcobra.html

Only thing is i feel like i'm missing something, the HDX comes with everything the King Cobra does plus the alignment tool but the cobra is more than $100 more expensive? I'm thinking the HDX unless like i am missing something

 

[Venomous96Cobra]

Dude if you are going with a King Cobra! here is a recommendation! buy this clutch!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0598118154&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:IT

All king cobra clutches are made by Valeo for Ford! the only difference between the FRPP King Cobra and the Valeo King Cobra is the box they package it in! and the outrageous price difference! I just ordered my Valeo King Cobra should be in, in a few days...

 

[Willis_98GT]

im considering buying a spec stage 2 soon,

are the bearings that come in it worth it or should i purchase different throwout/pilot bearings?

 

[01SportChic]

I have a Centerforce Dual Friction and it's good for 600-650hp...I love it. Grabs really nicely..no issues with slip AT ALL. As everyone else said, if you are looking for something for a stock-ish application, the King Cobra is the way to go.

 

[OnyxCobra]

dang i didn't think the Centerforce DF were good for that much power.

My spec stage 2 is a beast but the pedal effort is not easy. I didn't trust the TOB I got in the kit, just went with another kind.