What Clutch should i bUY

Maxi 5.0 · 04-01-2002, 04:07 PM

Guys i just blew my FMS King Cobra what clutch should i get. This is a daily driver. Thank for all replies.

Beavis · 04-01-2002, 05:05 PM

i just ate my clutch too, i was told the motorsport one was good, but i can't seem to find it... is it the 'RAM' one? i was also looking at the centerforce dual friction.... but hopefully we can get some input

fiveohpatrol · 04-01-2002, 06:29 PM

I have the motorsport heavy duty clutch, its the next one down from the king cobra i believe.

I got it from D&D, they seem to have the best deals all around, and they are really nice and informative. Their number should be in about every mustang magazine out there.

good luck
-Drew

RoadWarrior · 04-01-2002, 07:50 PM

I personally have the Centerforce dual friction and i love it so far. But mines only got about 600Mi on it so its just finished breaking in. But it seems to work good so far and it keeps the stock cluch feel. But ive also heard alot of good things about the King Cobra clutch.

93 Cobra needs input · 04-01-2002, 09:06 PM

I had very good luck with the centerforce dual friction. The clutch feels like stock, maybe slightly more grabby. I had no problems street driving my car for 40,000 miles and the clutch can take the abuse at the track. I use to launch at 4,500 with slicks and never had a bit of trouble. I think that clutch is worth the money. I have also heard good things about the ram series 900 clutches, I think they are a bit more of a race clutch.

drudis · 04-01-2002, 09:24 PM

I used the RAM one... http://www.dariusrudis.com/mustang/tko/

Chevyguy · 04-01-2002, 10:30 PM

The old Motorsport clutch is cheaper than the king cobra but is stronger! The trade is a heavier pedal feel in the old unit ( which I have) So a new FMS clutch should hold longer than the King Cobra. But it sounds like you need a much beefier clutch with your 347 IMHO. Mine is like new after 25,000 miles on my pretty stock 302 but also put in a new flywheel and cable at the same time

ultraflo · 04-01-2002, 10:51 PM

I had very good luck/results with the Centerforce D/F setup, it was reliable with nitrous and slicks anyhow...
Good soft pedal too!!

I ordered a long style RAM setup for the Jerico DR4 I will be installing soon

I'll have a couple pics to post tomorrow of the tranny, along with my Danny Bee belt drive and Meziere elec. water pump...

It's hard to beat the Centerforce D/F setup...
that's what I recommend.

I'll let you guys know how I feel about the RAM setup later...

chris91LX · 04-02-2002, 01:14 AM

I have the Centerforce DF in mine now but think it's probably a little too hipo for my combo, I was running the stock long block until a couple months ago. It'd probably be perfect for your setup though.

04-01-2002, 04:07 PM	#1
Maxi 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Northglenn, Colorado, US Posts: 79	What Clutch should i bUY Guys i just blew my FMS King Cobra what clutch should i get. This is a daily driver. Thank for all replies. __________________ 1990 Mustang LX with a t-5. 3.73:1, FMS King Cobra Clutch, 347 with TFS heads and TFS Trackheat intake, 30lbs injectors, 75mm bullet,TFS stage 1 cam, 65mm frpp T-body,Moroso cold air kit. i hope to run 12's in th 1/4.

04-01-2002, 05:05 PM	#2
Beavis Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 68	i just ate my clutch too, i was told the motorsport one was good, but i can't seem to find it... is it the 'RAM' one? i was also looking at the centerforce dual friction.... but hopefully we can get some input __________________ 92 LX Coupe 5.0- under construction 89 GT 5.0- wrecked on 7/03 3.08 gears, Saleen Suspension, MSD Ignition, Underdrive pulleys, Flowmaster force II Cat-Back exhuast, Flex-a-Lite Black Magic Elec. Fan.

04-01-2002, 06:29 PM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I have the motorsport heavy duty clutch, its the next one down from the king cobra i believe. I got it from D&D, they seem to have the best deals all around, and they are really nice and informative. Their number should be in about every mustang magazine out there. good luck -Drew __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

04-01-2002, 09:06 PM	#5
93 Cobra needs input Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Madelia,MN USA Posts: 58	I had very good luck with the centerforce dual friction. The clutch feels like stock, maybe slightly more grabby. I had no problems street driving my car for 40,000 miles and the clutch can take the abuse at the track. I use to launch at 4,500 with slicks and never had a bit of trouble. I think that clutch is worth the money. I have also heard good things about the ram series 900 clutches, I think they are a bit more of a race clutch. __________________ 331 stroker, JE 8.5:1 pistons, H-beam rods, steel crank, main cap, msd with 3step, BBK ceramic long tubes,TKO, 4.30's, motorsport Z303, Victor Jr aluminum heads, crane gold 1.6, southside lift bars, 90/10 front, 50/50 rear, centerforce dual friction clutch, Vortech S-trim soon.

04-01-2002, 09:24 PM	#6
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I used the RAM one... http://www.dariusrudis.com/mustang/tko/ __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

04-01-2002, 07:50 PM	#4
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	I personally have the Centerforce dual friction and i love it so far. But mines only got about 600Mi on it so its just finished breaking in. But it seems to work good so far and it keeps the stock cluch feel. But ive also heard alot of good things about the King Cobra clutch.

04-01-2002, 10:30 PM	#7
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	The old Motorsport clutch is cheaper than the king cobra but is stronger! The trade is a heavier pedal feel in the old unit ( which I have) So a new FMS clutch should hold longer than the King Cobra. But it sounds like you need a much beefier clutch with your 347 IMHO. Mine is like new after 25,000 miles on my pretty stock 302 but also put in a new flywheel and cable at the same time __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

04-01-2002, 10:51 PM	#8
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	I had very good luck/results with the Centerforce D/F setup, it was reliable with nitrous and slicks anyhow... Good soft pedal too!! I ordered a long style RAM setup for the Jerico DR4 I will be installing soon I'll have a couple pics to post tomorrow of the tranny, along with my Danny Bee belt drive and Meziere elec. water pump... It's hard to beat the Centerforce D/F setup... that's what I recommend. I'll let you guys know how I feel about the RAM setup later... __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

04-02-2002, 01:14 AM	#9
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I have the Centerforce DF in mine now but think it's probably a little too hipo for my combo, I was running the stock long block until a couple months ago. It'd probably be perfect for your setup though.

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