clutch talk

9TOFIVER · 01-13-2005, 08:13 PM

my HD ram clutch just burnt out again after only like 6 months, and im pretty sure its not me burning the basterd. So im taking reviews on clutches. Im thinking about either a Centerforce (which i heard great things about) or a Zoom performance clutch, (i just came across).Any others i should look into?

procharge94 · 01-14-2005, 12:44 AM

What sort of driving do you plan with your car? If you are going to be running a good amount of power (350+), I would recommend a Spec Stage III. They are a pluck design, so the engage will be rough, but the holding strength and reliability of the hook up is worth the sacrifice. Plus if you do any racing with the car, most 'stock upgrades' just don't last.

9TOFIVER · 01-14-2005, 01:43 AM

im pushing around 427hp.drive plan is mainly head to head street drag.

GhettoPop · 01-14-2005, 09:50 AM

i have a centerforce II, even though my car is near stock, i love the clutch. it grips 60& more than stock, if i was you i would get the centerforce duel friction clutch, grips 90% more than stock, is around $300-350 and have heard nothing but good things from people that have it. let us know what u decide and good luck

fiveOguy20 · 01-14-2005, 03:52 PM

centerforce dual friction!! nuttin else compares really.. how can u beat 90% more gripping power?? hehe

tarmon8r · 01-16-2005, 03:38 PM

I am interested in feed back on the life experiences of individuals with the clutch set-ups for 500 hp stoker small blocks. I just picked up a 5.0 5 speed car and gonna drop my stroker motor in it and am curious as to which clutch set-up to run. So any more comments would be great. Street driven cruiser with ocassional track times for curiosity only.

tireburner163 · 01-19-2005, 10:02 AM

SPEC stage 3

tarmon8r · 01-19-2005, 04:44 PM

where can i find out more information on the SPEC stage 3?

tireburner163 · 01-20-2005, 03:32 AM

Stage Three
High-clamp pressure plate, 3-piece disc with carbon or ceramic material, bearings and a tool.
ULTIMATE STREET/STRIP CLUTCH!
Sharp but smooth engagement with light pedal.

I'm seen MANY 10 second cars with this clutch. They kick the ass.

http://www.specclutch.com/specMain.html

USMC302 · 01-21-2005, 02:26 PM

Another vote for CenterForce DF. I love it.

tarmon8r · 01-22-2005, 01:39 PM

Re: clutch talk

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Another vote for CenterForce DF. I love it.
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What kind of torque are those rated for? How is the pedal feel/effort?

9TOFIVER · 01-26-2005, 12:41 AM

decision was finalized to the Centerforce Dual friction clutch..
thanks for the responses....

later

FordMainiac · 02-01-2005, 07:11 PM

I think the SPEC Stage 3 or 4 is an awsome clutch. So is the Centerforce dualfriction is good too. My dad has a stage 4 spec my cousin has a stage 3 and before this new clutch my dad had a dualfriction although all of them have exterem pedal effort. Oh and my freind has a Cobra with a KB at 21psi and has a stage 3 and it holds up nice. the cobra has about 550 untuned horsepower.

red82gt · 02-02-2005, 12:50 PM

Everything that I've read has me pointing towards a spec stage III for my setup.

FordMainiac · 02-02-2005, 05:28 PM

well thats prolly the right clutch. i was just saying what i heard and seen

01-13-2005, 08:13 PM	#1
9TOFIVER Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 37	clutch talk my HD ram clutch just burnt out again after only like 6 months, and im pretty sure its not me burning the basterd. So im taking reviews on clutches. Im thinking about either a Centerforce (which i heard great things about) or a Zoom performance clutch, (i just came across).Any others i should look into?

01-14-2005, 12:44 AM	#2
procharge94 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 103	Re: clutch talk What sort of driving do you plan with your car? If you are going to be running a good amount of power (350+), I would recommend a Spec Stage III. They are a pluck design, so the engage will be rough, but the holding strength and reliability of the hook up is worth the sacrifice. Plus if you do any racing with the car, most 'stock upgrades' just don't last.

01-14-2005, 01:43 AM	#3
9TOFIVER Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 37	Re: clutch talk im pushing around 427hp.drive plan is mainly head to head street drag.

01-14-2005, 09:50 AM	#4
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	Re: clutch talk i have a centerforce II, even though my car is near stock, i love the clutch. it grips 60& more than stock, if i was you i would get the centerforce duel friction clutch, grips 90% more than stock, is around $300-350 and have heard nothing but good things from people that have it. let us know what u decide and good luck __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

01-14-2005, 03:52 PM	#5
fiveOguy20 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 156	Re: clutch talk centerforce dual friction!! nuttin else compares really.. how can u beat 90% more gripping power?? hehe __________________ 347- ported X heads, Xcam , RPM air-gap intake, 650 holley DP, 10:5 comp., equal lenght shorties, pullies, MSD ignition, pro 5.0 shifter. stock fuel system !! best ET: 11.95 @113 1.64 60 foots

01-16-2005, 03:38 PM	#6
tarmon8r Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: manassas, va Posts: 186	Re: clutch talk I am interested in feed back on the life experiences of individuals with the clutch set-ups for 500 hp stoker small blocks. I just picked up a 5.0 5 speed car and gonna drop my stroker motor in it and am curious as to which clutch set-up to run. So any more comments would be great. Street driven cruiser with ocassional track times for curiosity only. __________________ 1983 mustang, 393 cubic inch stroker small block, victor jr heads and intake, gold race 1.6 roller rockers. comp cam 304, 244@ .050. .576" hydralic retro roller cam,lunati rods. block was o-ringed,10:1 forged pistons, speed pro fit fit rings, clevite bearings,msd distributor and igniton,be cool huge radiator, black lite electric fan, march underdrive pulleys, mildon deep sump oil pan, mac 1 3.4" long tube headers, 3" dr gas x-pipe and mac exhaust,ARP bolts. car weighs 2900 lbs w/out driver, sub frames, weld wheels, mickey thompson sportsman pro 26 x 10.5 x 15's,#8 fuel line steel braided

01-19-2005, 10:02 AM	#7
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Re: clutch talk SPEC stage 3 __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-19-2005, 04:44 PM	#8
tarmon8r Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: manassas, va Posts: 186	Re: clutch talk where can i find out more information on the SPEC stage 3? __________________ 1983 mustang, 393 cubic inch stroker small block, victor jr heads and intake, gold race 1.6 roller rockers. comp cam 304, 244@ .050. .576" hydralic retro roller cam,lunati rods. block was o-ringed,10:1 forged pistons, speed pro fit fit rings, clevite bearings,msd distributor and igniton,be cool huge radiator, black lite electric fan, march underdrive pulleys, mildon deep sump oil pan, mac 1 3.4" long tube headers, 3" dr gas x-pipe and mac exhaust,ARP bolts. car weighs 2900 lbs w/out driver, sub frames, weld wheels, mickey thompson sportsman pro 26 x 10.5 x 15's,#8 fuel line steel braided

01-20-2005, 03:32 AM	#9
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Re: clutch talk Stage Three High-clamp pressure plate, 3-piece disc with carbon or ceramic material, bearings and a tool. ULTIMATE STREET/STRIP CLUTCH! Sharp but smooth engagement with light pedal. I'm seen MANY 10 second cars with this clutch. They kick the ass. http://www.specclutch.com/specMain.html __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

01-21-2005, 02:26 PM	#10
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Re: clutch talk Another vote for CenterForce DF. I love it. __________________

01-22-2005, 01:39 PM	#11
tarmon8r Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: manassas, va Posts: 186	Re: clutch talk Re: clutch talk -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Another vote for CenterForce DF. I love it. __________________ What kind of torque are those rated for? How is the pedal feel/effort? __________________ 1983 mustang, 393 cubic inch stroker small block, victor jr heads and intake, gold race 1.6 roller rockers. comp cam 304, 244@ .050. .576" hydralic retro roller cam,lunati rods. block was o-ringed,10:1 forged pistons, speed pro fit fit rings, clevite bearings,msd distributor and igniton,be cool huge radiator, black lite electric fan, march underdrive pulleys, mildon deep sump oil pan, mac 1 3.4" long tube headers, 3" dr gas x-pipe and mac exhaust,ARP bolts. car weighs 2900 lbs w/out driver, sub frames, weld wheels, mickey thompson sportsman pro 26 x 10.5 x 15's,#8 fuel line steel braided

01-26-2005, 12:41 AM	#12
9TOFIVER Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 37	Re: clutch talk decision was finalized to the Centerforce Dual friction clutch.. thanks for the responses.... later

02-01-2005, 07:11 PM	#13
FordMainiac Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8	Re: clutch talk I think the SPEC Stage 3 or 4 is an awsome clutch. So is the Centerforce dualfriction is good too. My dad has a stage 4 spec my cousin has a stage 3 and before this new clutch my dad had a dualfriction although all of them have exterem pedal effort. Oh and my freind has a Cobra with a KB at 21psi and has a stage 3 and it holds up nice. the cobra has about 550 untuned horsepower.

02-02-2005, 12:50 PM	#14
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	Re: clutch talk Everything that I've read has me pointing towards a spec stage III for my setup. __________________ 393W: AFR 205's, hydraulic roller, TKO600.

02-02-2005, 05:28 PM	#15
FordMainiac Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8	Re: clutch talk well thats prolly the right clutch. i was just saying what i heard and seen

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