Clutches??

RoadWarrior · 06-03-2003, 05:37 PM

Well it seems like the centerforce df in my car has bit the dust after 1 year. So im going to have to look into picking up a new clutch for the car. I was talking to the guy at the shop about a hayes street/strip clutch. Has anyone had any experience with these? What else is there that is worth looking into. The engines running with about 350-360hp at the flywheel.

RoadWarrior · 06-04-2003, 08:51 AM

Anyone?
Theres gotta be people out there that have some experience with different clutches.

LayanRubr · 06-04-2003, 05:39 PM

I hate meh ford racing clutch for everyday use, always having to adjust but its a strong sucker. Just my 2 cents, hope my wee brain helped

RoadWarrior · 06-04-2003, 11:00 PM

Anyone else have any opinions? Basically its down to spec, mcleod, hayes, centerforce again, or ford motorsports. The car isnt a daily driver and it see's the track occasionially.

Dark_5.0 · 06-05-2003, 10:37 AM

I hated the king cobra clutch.

I love the ford racing clutch.

Hayes clutch had too much pedal pressure.

Fox Body · 06-06-2003, 11:58 AM

Well crap, this subject seems to have the most inconsistent responses/opinions. Seems like no one really agrees on one specific clutch. I am planning on putting a new clutch in the '92 GT 2 weeks from now and have been looking around and inquiring about clutches.

I've heard: Mcleod is great, but costs too much; King Cobra is great and King Cobra is terrible

; what I've heard about the Spec Stage I clutch was very good, but I've only heard a little about that clutch-- not enough opinions on it for me to want to buy it.

If I get a, say, Spec Stage I clutch and Ford cable and flywheel, would that be a good choice??? I've been told to get an adjustable cable and then I've been told not to get an adjustable clutch.

Should I go for a new flywheel or just resurface my old one?????

Dark_5.0 · 06-06-2003, 12:58 PM

When I bought my car it had a King Cobra Clutch in it and I hated that clutch It was still like new when I replaced it with a Ford Racing clutch.

I just had my flywheel surfaced instead of replacing it.

My Dad has a Hayes clutch in his 73 Camaro and I am 6 ft 225 lbs and the clutch has way too much pedal pressure but can cut 1.5 60 fts all day.

I have heard good things from alot of people about the spec clutches.

Here is my motto when trying to decide which part to buy.

"When in doubt buy a ford racing part."

06-03-2003, 05:37 PM	#1
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	Clutches?? Well it seems like the centerforce df in my car has bit the dust after 1 year. So im going to have to look into picking up a new clutch for the car. I was talking to the guy at the shop about a hayes street/strip clutch. Has anyone had any experience with these? What else is there that is worth looking into. The engines running with about 350-360hp at the flywheel. __________________ Fast Company

06-04-2003, 08:51 AM	#2
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	Anyone? Theres gotta be people out there that have some experience with different clutches. __________________ Fast Company

06-04-2003, 05:39 PM	#3
LayanRubr Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Aggieland, Texas Posts: 297	I hate meh ford racing clutch for everyday use, always having to adjust but its a strong sucker. Just my 2 cents, hope my wee brain helped __________________ 87 Mustang 5.0 (308) Notchback - The Blue Baron Rice Hater's Club member #20

06-04-2003, 11:00 PM	#4
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	Anyone else have any opinions? Basically its down to spec, mcleod, hayes, centerforce again, or ford motorsports. The car isnt a daily driver and it see's the track occasionially. __________________ Fast Company

06-05-2003, 10:37 AM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I hated the king cobra clutch. I love the ford racing clutch. Hayes clutch had too much pedal pressure. __________________ 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

06-06-2003, 11:58 AM	#6
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Well crap, this subject seems to have the most inconsistent responses/opinions. Seems like no one really agrees on one specific clutch. I am planning on putting a new clutch in the '92 GT 2 weeks from now and have been looking around and inquiring about clutches. I've heard: Mcleod is great, but costs too much; King Cobra is great and King Cobra is terrible ; what I've heard about the Spec Stage I clutch was very good, but I've only heard a little about that clutch-- not enough opinions on it for me to want to buy it. If I get a, say, Spec Stage I clutch and Ford cable and flywheel, would that be a good choice??? I've been told to get an adjustable cable and then I've been told not to get an adjustable clutch. Should I go for a new flywheel or just resurface my old one????? __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

06-06-2003, 12:58 PM	#7
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	When I bought my car it had a King Cobra Clutch in it and I hated that clutch It was still like new when I replaced it with a Ford Racing clutch. I just had my flywheel surfaced instead of replacing it. My Dad has a Hayes clutch in his 73 Camaro and I am 6 ft 225 lbs and the clutch has way too much pedal pressure but can cut 1.5 60 fts all day. I have heard good things from alot of people about the spec clutches. Here is my motto when trying to decide which part to buy. "When in doubt buy a ford racing part." __________________ 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

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