Clutch for 347?

Scrapla · 04-22-2004, 12:55 PM

Im building a 347 thats gonna be making about 350hp and sprayed occasionally with about 100hp dry shot of N20, this is my daily driver and looking for a nice clutch to put on it. I was thinking Centerforce Dual Friction Stage II, any suggestions?

Scrapla · 04-24-2004, 10:27 AM

Any suggestions?

RoadWarrior · 04-24-2004, 11:45 AM

I have a centerforce DF in my car and it made 353hp at the flywheel and the centerforce worked great. Its a nice light clutch pedal and it holds great. It gets my vote.

HISSIN50 · 04-24-2004, 08:22 PM

i personally would go for a SPEC. nothing against Centerforce, just personal perference.
good luck.

blue oval 50h · 04-25-2004, 10:51 PM

The SPEC Stage 2 would be perfect..........

XR1stang · 04-26-2004, 04:33 PM

I too recommend the SPEC 2 for your set up. That's what I was running til the car died

FWIW my problems are NOT clutch related

ack, sorry about that. needed to edit because I'm a dumb ass... my issues are fuel related at the moment (I think...)

glenn95gt · 04-26-2004, 04:42 PM

mcleod

tireburner163 · 04-27-2004, 12:54 AM

The SPEC stage II also get's my vote.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

Scrapla · 04-27-2004, 10:51 AM

Does the SPECII install in a stock t5 with stock flywheel?

blue oval 50h · 04-27-2004, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Does the SPECII install in a stock t5 with stock flywheel?

Yes

XR1stang · 04-27-2004, 03:17 PM

yup, it sure does. All I did was resurface the flywheel and install it. Pretty easy install over all.

Ran (runs) great even on a t5 with 155k on it and has been beat to death. I swear, I can't kill that damn transmission to save my life. When it dies I can replace it... but I won't do it until it dies.

Anyway, I have more important issues with the car at the moment other than trying to kill an unbreakable t5

RoadWarrior · 04-27-2004, 07:37 PM

Yep all the clutches will work with the stock setup. Im running mine with my little 4cyl T5 and have delved into the 13's and it works great. But no matter what clutch you get i would reccomend getting the flywheel resurfaced and look into a new pilot bearing. Might as well do them while its out. Ive also head alot of good stuff about doing the steel bearing retainer on the T5.

HISSIN50 · 04-27-2004, 09:21 PM

i agree on doing other stuff while doing the clutch. the best tool for turning a flywheel is a blanchard grinder.
i would do the rear main seal. i like Teflon seals (20 bucks at AZ). steel bearing retainer is a good idea. just read up first, so you dont dump your needles all over. gotta tilt the trans the right way when pulling the retainer.

pilot bearing (not bushing) is definately worth doing. make sure you get a new TOB (some kits dont include one). try to avoid plastic versions. and if your trans fluid is old, it is a good time to put your favorite flavor synthetic in.

also do U joints if needed, since the shaft will be out.

good luck.

Scrapla · 04-27-2004, 09:33 PM

I already have a steel retainer and new TOB from my king cobra which is about 1 year old, the flywheel will be resurfaced along with a pinion bearing. I was thinking about a aluminum drive shaft with saftey loop, any thoughts on that mod?

HISSIN50 · 04-27-2004, 09:42 PM

alum DS is always a nice toy, esp with your gearing. steeper gears seem to bring out imbalance in the DS. get one fast - prices are on the rise.
good luck.

~The Jester~ · 04-28-2004, 10:48 PM

If you're gonna act like a big dog, might as well play like a big dog. RAM 900 series with the long style pressure plate gets my vote.

Scrapla · 04-30-2004, 07:47 PM

Thanks I just orderd the SPEC II for about $300 :-)

04-22-2004, 12:55 PM	#1
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Clutch for 347? Im building a 347 thats gonna be making about 350hp and sprayed occasionally with about 100hp dry shot of N20, this is my daily driver and looking for a nice clutch to put on it. I was thinking Centerforce Dual Friction Stage II, any suggestions? __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

04-24-2004, 10:27 AM	#2
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Any suggestions? __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

04-24-2004, 11:45 AM	#3
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	I have a centerforce DF in my car and it made 353hp at the flywheel and the centerforce worked great. Its a nice light clutch pedal and it holds great. It gets my vote. __________________ Fast Company

04-25-2004, 10:51 PM	#5
blue oval 50h Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: NJ Posts: 219	The SPEC Stage 2 would be perfect.......... __________________ 347- 10.63@128 N/A

04-26-2004, 04:33 PM	#6
XR1stang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 205	I too recommend the SPEC 2 for your set up. That's what I was running til the car died FWIW my problems are NOT clutch related ack, sorry about that. needed to edit because I'm a dumb ass... my issues are fuel related at the moment (I think...) __________________ I used to hate computers, until the server went down on me...

04-24-2004, 08:22 PM	#4
HISSIN50 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 62	i personally would go for a SPEC. nothing against Centerforce, just personal perference. good luck.

04-26-2004, 04:42 PM	#7
glenn95gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 86	mcleod __________________ StAnGaHoLiC!!! 1995 GT S-Trimmed 306, with H/C/I, and some other stuff. It just sounds fast. My Car

04-27-2004, 12:54 AM	#8
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	The SPEC stage II also get's my vote. -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

04-27-2004, 10:51 AM	#9
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Does the SPECII install in a stock t5 with stock flywheel? __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

04-27-2004, 03:17 PM	#11
XR1stang Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 205	yup, it sure does. All I did was resurface the flywheel and install it. Pretty easy install over all. Ran (runs) great even on a t5 with 155k on it and has been beat to death. I swear, I can't kill that damn transmission to save my life. When it dies I can replace it... but I won't do it until it dies. Anyway, I have more important issues with the car at the moment other than trying to kill an unbreakable t5 __________________ I used to hate computers, until the server went down on me...

04-27-2004, 07:37 PM	#12
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	Yep all the clutches will work with the stock setup. Im running mine with my little 4cyl T5 and have delved into the 13's and it works great. But no matter what clutch you get i would reccomend getting the flywheel resurfaced and look into a new pilot bearing. Might as well do them while its out. Ive also head alot of good stuff about doing the steel bearing retainer on the T5. __________________ Fast Company

04-27-2004, 09:21 PM	#13
HISSIN50 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 62	i agree on doing other stuff while doing the clutch. the best tool for turning a flywheel is a blanchard grinder. i would do the rear main seal. i like Teflon seals (20 bucks at AZ). steel bearing retainer is a good idea. just read up first, so you dont dump your needles all over. gotta tilt the trans the right way when pulling the retainer. pilot bearing (not bushing) is definately worth doing. make sure you get a new TOB (some kits dont include one). try to avoid plastic versions. and if your trans fluid is old, it is a good time to put your favorite flavor synthetic in. also do U joints if needed, since the shaft will be out. good luck.

04-27-2004, 09:33 PM	#14
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	I already have a steel retainer and new TOB from my king cobra which is about 1 year old, the flywheel will be resurfaced along with a pinion bearing. I was thinking about a aluminum drive shaft with saftey loop, any thoughts on that mod? __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

04-27-2004, 09:42 PM	#15
HISSIN50 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 62	alum DS is always a nice toy, esp with your gearing. steeper gears seem to bring out imbalance in the DS. get one fast - prices are on the rise. good luck.

04-28-2004, 10:48 PM	#16
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Well... If you're gonna act like a big dog, might as well play like a big dog. RAM 900 series with the long style pressure plate gets my vote. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

04-30-2004, 07:47 PM	#17
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	Thanks I just orderd the SPEC II for about $300 :-) __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

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