Good 10 second clutch.

Dark_5.0 · 04-12-2007, 12:19 AM

My 1990 coupe is a track only car and "should" run mid 11's on motor and high tens on a little nitrous. I launch off the limiter and drive it like I stole it.

Anyone have any suggestions? I have done some research and am leaning towards the Spec stage 3 clutch.

USMC302 · 04-12-2007, 11:23 AM

If you have the money then go for the Spec 3, but my Centerforce DF has made a 10 sec pass on the button with no problems, I launch at 6000 and also have an aluminum flywheel. Good luck.

Dark_5.0 · 04-12-2007, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USMC302

If you have the money then go for the Spec 3, but my Centerforce DF has made a 10 sec pass on the button with no problems, I launch at 6000 and also have an aluminum flywheel. Good luck.

Yeah I am also going with an aluminum flywheel. I even bought ARP flywheel and presure plate bolts.

The Spec stage 3 seems like the way to go.

Thanks,

fiveohpatrol · 04-17-2007, 09:20 PM

A SPEC stage 3 is NOT necessary to run 10's. I have an AFM stage 1 in mine, which looks very similar to the disc used in the SPEC I kit. The pressure plate is different though. I've heard numerous people say the SPEC PPs are too heavy and can hurt the transmission pretty quick.
FYI, I ran my car probably 60 passes last year, all with at least 6000 launch RPM and mid 1.4 60fts. I pulled the clutch out over the winter expecting to change it, but it looked brand new so I slapped it back in and have put another 10-15 on it this year so far.

I'd suggest looking into AFM, Pro-motion, centerforce, or mcleod, but stay away from the SPEC III

Dark_5.0 · 04-17-2007, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiveohpatrol

A SPEC stage 3 is NOT necessary to run 10's. I have an AFM stage 1 in mine, which looks very similar to the disc used in the SPEC I kit. The pressure plate is different though. I've heard numerous people say the SPEC PPs are too heavy and can hurt the transmission pretty quick.
FYI, I ran my car probably 60 passes last year, all with at least 6000 launch RPM and mid 1.4 60fts. I pulled the clutch out over the winter expecting to change it, but it looked brand new so I slapped it back in and have put another 10-15 on it this year so far.

I'd suggest looking into AFM, Pro-motion, centerforce, or mcleod, but stay away from the SPEC III

Thats good to know. My philosophy has always been to go easy on the cam and overkill the clutch but I dont want a clutch that un-necessarily tears up parts.

I will look into the AFM clutch.

Thanks,

skiwesser · 04-21-2007, 11:44 PM

FWIW I got a spec stage one in my car and we had to grind quite a bit in the bellhousing (stock) to get the pressure plate to clear, the motor wouldn't spin by hand and after a little hassle and looking we took off the B.H. and saw the blue paint (could have been a lot worse) had to grind and fit grind and fit.

my .02

fiveohpatrol · 04-22-2007, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skiwesser

FWIW I got a spec stage one in my car and we had to grind quite a bit in the bellhousing (stock) to get the pressure plate to clear, the motor wouldn't spin by hand and after a little hassle and looking we took off the B.H. and saw the blue paint (could have been a lot worse) had to grind and fit grind and fit.

my .02

that's odd. I ran a stage 1 in my car years ago with the stock bell and everything cleared fine. What flywheel do you have, and are you using the factory block plate?

skiwesser · 04-23-2007, 10:54 AM

Stock FW and plate.
The clutch is great, so it wasn't that hard if there are clearance issues. But I thought perhaps somone else had same trouble??
mabye we had the BH upside down haha

88workcar · 04-25-2007, 05:49 AM

[
but stay away from the SPEC III[/QUOTE]

You never ran one, no one on here said any bad about it. The
stage 3 + came highly recomended for my new application.

fiveohpatrol · 05-02-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88workcar

You never ran one, no one on here said any bad about it. The
stage 3 + came highly recomended for my new application.

no, but I'm heavily involved with other high horsepower stick-cars. When a transmission company tells you not to run a certain clutch because it will likely break the trans, I tend to listen to them.

88workcar · 05-08-2007, 12:31 PM

what is the chance of me breaking a tranny? what is the fasted tremac 3550 car that you have ever seen?

Dark_5.0 · 05-09-2007, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88workcar

what is the chance of me breaking a tranny? what is the fasted tremac 3550 car that you have ever seen?

I have seen one go mid 10's with a 200 shot..

USMC302 · 05-09-2007, 09:58 AM

10.80's, blown coupe....

~The Jester~ · 05-10-2007, 09:38 PM

11.06 No funny stuff, all engine! Launched at 6500 side stepping the clutch, shifting at 8,800 after driving it to the track at 3,500. And yeah, I drove it home too. That was with a TKO-II, and a RAM long style clutch. Walt has me hooked up with a ceramic disc and a custom pressure plate that was cheaper than the RAM setup. I really can't bitch about the RAM, it's done me well. VERY well.

Call Walt at Pro-Motion in FLA. Send me a PM, I'll give you his number.

Dark_5.0 · 05-12-2007, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~The Jester~

11.06 No funny stuff, all engine! Launched at 6500 side stepping the clutch, shifting at 8,800 after driving it to the track at 3,500. And yeah, I drove it home too. That was with a TKO-II, and a RAM long style clutch. Walt has me hooked up with a ceramic disc and a custom pressure plate that was cheaper than the RAM setup. I really can't bitch about the RAM, it's done me well. VERY well.

Call Walt at Pro-Motion in FLA. Send me a PM, I'll give you his number.

Man I was a little scared of shifting at 6800 rpm.

goodyear1984 · 05-23-2007, 12:37 AM

ive had better luck with ram than centerforce ...one season of nitrous and the centerforce didnt like me any more ...guess well have to find out how this ram does me this year.....

04-12-2007, 12:19 AM	#1
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Good 10 second clutch. My 1990 coupe is a track only car and "should" run mid 11's on motor and high tens on a little nitrous. I launch off the limiter and drive it like I stole it. Anyone have any suggestions? I have done some research and am leaning towards the Spec stage 3 clutch. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

04-12-2007, 11:23 AM	#2
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: Good 10 second clutch. If you have the money then go for the Spec 3, but my Centerforce DF has made a 10 sec pass on the button with no problems, I launch at 6000 and also have an aluminum flywheel. Good luck. __________________

04-17-2007, 09:20 PM	#4
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Re: Good 10 second clutch. A SPEC stage 3 is NOT necessary to run 10's. I have an AFM stage 1 in mine, which looks very similar to the disc used in the SPEC I kit. The pressure plate is different though. I've heard numerous people say the SPEC PPs are too heavy and can hurt the transmission pretty quick. FYI, I ran my car probably 60 passes last year, all with at least 6000 launch RPM and mid 1.4 60fts. I pulled the clutch out over the winter expecting to change it, but it looked brand new so I slapped it back in and have put another 10-15 on it this year so far. I'd suggest looking into AFM, Pro-motion, centerforce, or mcleod, but stay away from the SPEC III __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

04-21-2007, 11:44 PM	#6
skiwesser Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: rock hill,S.C. 29730 Posts: 420	Re: Good 10 second clutch. FWIW I got a spec stage one in my car and we had to grind quite a bit in the bellhousing (stock) to get the pressure plate to clear, the motor wouldn't spin by hand and after a little hassle and looking we took off the B.H. and saw the blue paint (could have been a lot worse) had to grind and fit grind and fit. my .02 __________________ 88 GT: subs,pullies, 1 3/4 longtubes, flowmasters, AFR 165's,T,F #1 cam,Thyphoon intake, 24# inj., 73mm C&L,65mmT.B., 190LPH pump, Eagle sir rods, forged pistons in a newly rebuilt 306. DYNO TUNED TO 300.97 RWHP 337RWTQ

04-23-2007, 10:54 AM	#8
skiwesser Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: rock hill,S.C. 29730 Posts: 420	Re: Good 10 second clutch. Stock FW and plate. The clutch is great, so it wasn't that hard if there are clearance issues. But I thought perhaps somone else had same trouble?? mabye we had the BH upside down haha __________________ 88 GT: subs,pullies, 1 3/4 longtubes, flowmasters, AFR 165's,T,F #1 cam,Thyphoon intake, 24# inj., 73mm C&L,65mmT.B., 190LPH pump, Eagle sir rods, forged pistons in a newly rebuilt 306. DYNO TUNED TO 300.97 RWHP 337RWTQ

04-25-2007, 05:49 AM	#9
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	Re: Good 10 second clutch. [ but stay away from the SPEC III[/QUOTE] You never ran one, no one on here said any bad about it. The stage 3 + came highly recomended for my new application. __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

05-08-2007, 12:31 PM	#11
88workcar Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Pierre Part, La. U.S.A. Posts: 1,850	Re: Good 10 second clutch. what is the chance of me breaking a tranny? what is the fasted tremac 3550 car that you have ever seen? __________________ 88workcar 1988 Mustang LX 342. 417rwhp @ 6800. 28 X 10 ET Drag, 4.30s, 10.69 @ 126.43 1.42 60ft. 11.13 @ 127.7 on BFGs 1.72 60ft Rice Hater # 42 To be old and wise, You must first be young and stupid I'm somewhere in tthe middle.

05-09-2007, 09:58 AM	#13
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: Good 10 second clutch. 10.80's, blown coupe.... __________________

05-10-2007, 09:38 PM	#14
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Good 10 second clutch. 11.06 No funny stuff, all engine! Launched at 6500 side stepping the clutch, shifting at 8,800 after driving it to the track at 3,500. And yeah, I drove it home too. That was with a TKO-II, and a RAM long style clutch. Walt has me hooked up with a ceramic disc and a custom pressure plate that was cheaper than the RAM setup. I really can't bitch about the RAM, it's done me well. VERY well. Call Walt at Pro-Motion in FLA. Send me a PM, I'll give you his number. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

05-23-2007, 12:37 AM	#16
goodyear1984 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: new york Posts: 482	Re: Good 10 second clutch. ive had better luck with ram than centerforce ...one season of nitrous and the centerforce didnt like me any more ...guess well have to find out how this ram does me this year..... __________________ 347 stroker all forged,arp everything,stud mains w/girdle,7qt pan,full roller, custom cam, aluminum heads swirl valves 5 angle valve job.quick fuel 750,areomotive pump,cobras w/nitto drags,and m/t et drags for the track, ford racing 373 gears,centerforce clutch,tko500,underdrive pulleys,bassani x-pipe,flowmasters ^best et so far 11.6 1.61 60ft coming soon 9sec et's 1992 mustang gt 2001 gmc 1500 4x4 78 century boat 92 skidoo

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