What's the best clutch?

FASTFRANK · 05-26-2002, 07:10 PM

I need a new clutch on my car. at the track it started to slip with slicks on. What is the best street/strip clutch available out there. I have'nt bought a clutch for my car in years and just wanted to get informed from someone who has looked into it recently. Thanks for any help...

Shogun · 05-27-2002, 03:29 AM

CenterForce Dual friction, costs more that your average clutch, but well worth it. Has a lighter pedal feel than stock as well.

Rebel79 · 05-27-2002, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Shogun
CenterForce Dual friction, costs more that your average clutch, but well worth it. Has a lighter pedal feel than stock as well.

I second that. I love my CenterForce!

avbcon12 · 05-27-2002, 07:51 AM

i hear the BEST setup to have is a centerforce disc with a motorsport pressure plate, and throwout bearing. from what i heard the complete centerforce setup wears out too fast...

take care,
adam

jimberg · 05-27-2002, 08:27 AM

I haven't had to adjust my DF CF clutch in 40,000 miles. I'd say that its durability is excellent. I'll 3rd the opinion about the DF CF clutch.

avbcon12 · 05-27-2002, 08:46 AM

i dont speak from experience with that clutch, so i wouldnt know.... good to hear it though.

adam

Ieatcamaros · 05-27-2002, 04:20 PM

I absolutely love my motorsport HD clutch. I happen to like the hard pedal. I know some people don't like the hard pedal though. Centerforce seems to be the set up to have. I am just stating that there ain't nothing wrong with the HD motorsport and that is my vote.

Rebel79 · 05-28-2002, 12:43 AM

The clutch I had before my Centerforce was a FMS King Cobra. Nice pedal feel, but it only lasted a year. BLAH.

Coupe5oh · 05-28-2002, 01:46 AM

Im used to the hard feel on my motorsport clutch, some people think its abnormal, but i told them thats how they are?

hard on clutch cables though, my throwout bearing is making some noise now, but it has survived many hard launches on e.t. streets, next im going spec, or king cobra.

Rick 91GT · 05-28-2002, 06:14 AM

Well I killed a CF DF and a HD PP/CF disc combo and a King Cobra....the CF lasted the longest out of the 3 above mentioned but lately I hear that they have been having issues and a lot of guys are getting bad assemblies. The king cobra lasted 1000miles, and I broke it in correctly but it could not hold the power in the high rpms and would slip.

I went out on a limb and got a Stage III from Star Performance Engineered [b]C]/b]lutches and it was the best decision I ever made, the thing just holds like mad. I luanch at 6000rpm and it grabs and goes and releases very smooth for easy speed or power shifts. The Stage III is more aburt then a Stage II you may want to go that route.

Not only do they out perform other clutches they also are a little cheaper and come complete with TOB, PP, disc, and pilot tool. I think the Stage II runs @ $240-260 and the Stage III is $340. The Stage II is comparible to a CF DF.

Give them a call, tell David I sent ya..
David Norton 800-828-4379

LOBE_50 · 05-28-2002, 12:40 PM

I agree, SPEC is the best I have come across

Give me an email at roblobe@msn.com

I am now a SPEC dealer, so I can get you a good price

Thanx,
LOBE
~~~~

mysweetlx · 05-28-2002, 01:02 PM

What about the McLeod clutches......I've heard good things about them. From what I'm told they're between the CF DF and the SPEC.

05-26-2002, 07:10 PM	#1
FASTFRANK Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: HAMDEN CT. 06514 Posts: 19	What's the best clutch? I need a new clutch on my car. at the track it started to slip with slicks on. What is the best street/strip clutch available out there. I have'nt bought a clutch for my car in years and just wanted to get informed from someone who has looked into it recently. Thanks for any help... __________________ 92 LX pro-m 77 powerdyne 9lb ,tfs gt-40, lunati, shortys, bassani highflow w/cats Dynomax, 3.73, 353.9 rwhp 378.7ftlbs 12.5@109

05-27-2002, 03:29 AM	#2
Shogun Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 86	CenterForce Dual friction, costs more that your average clutch, but well worth it. Has a lighter pedal feel than stock as well. __________________ Proud RHC member #99 1990 Mustang GT Trick Flow heads,F303,Mac cold air,FMS 65mm tb,73mm ma,FMS 1.6,GT-40 intake,MSD igintion,NOS Big Shot@150,Mac equal shorties,Mac h-pipe,American Thunder flows,Centerforce dual friction,TTC 3550,alm drive shaft, 3.73's, HPM subframes, k-member brace, strut tower brace.. amongst others.

05-27-2002, 07:51 AM	#4
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	i hear the BEST setup to have is a centerforce disc with a motorsport pressure plate, and throwout bearing. from what i heard the complete centerforce setup wears out too fast... take care, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

05-27-2002, 08:27 AM	#5
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	I haven't had to adjust my DF CF clutch in 40,000 miles. I'd say that its durability is excellent. I'll 3rd the opinion about the DF CF clutch. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

05-27-2002, 08:46 AM	#6
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	i dont speak from experience with that clutch, so i wouldnt know.... good to hear it though. adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

05-27-2002, 04:20 PM	#7
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	I absolutely love my motorsport HD clutch. I happen to like the hard pedal. I know some people don't like the hard pedal though. Centerforce seems to be the set up to have. I am just stating that there ain't nothing wrong with the HD motorsport and that is my vote. __________________ The sig says it all.

05-28-2002, 12:43 AM	#8
Rebel79 News Editor Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,101	The clutch I had before my Centerforce was a FMS King Cobra. Nice pedal feel, but it only lasted a year. BLAH. __________________ Scott Halihan, News Editor The MustangWorks Magazine 1994 Supercharged Mustang Cobra Rebel Racing. Home of Bay Area Mustangs

05-28-2002, 01:46 AM	#9
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	Im used to the hard feel on my motorsport clutch, some people think its abnormal, but i told them thats how they are? hard on clutch cables though, my throwout bearing is making some noise now, but it has survived many hard launches on e.t. streets, next im going spec, or king cobra. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

05-28-2002, 06:14 AM	#10
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	SPEC ALL THE WAY! Well I killed a CF DF and a HD PP/CF disc combo and a King Cobra....the CF lasted the longest out of the 3 above mentioned but lately I hear that they have been having issues and a lot of guys are getting bad assemblies. The king cobra lasted 1000miles, and I broke it in correctly but it could not hold the power in the high rpms and would slip. I went out on a limb and got a Stage III from Star Performance Engineered [b]C]/b]lutches and it was the best decision I ever made, the thing just holds like mad. I luanch at 6000rpm and it grabs and goes and releases very smooth for easy speed or power shifts. The Stage III is more aburt then a Stage II you may want to go that route. Not only do they out perform other clutches they also are a little cheaper and come complete with TOB, PP, disc, and pilot tool. I think the Stage II runs @ $240-260 and the Stage III is $340. The Stage II is comparible to a CF DF. Give them a call, tell David I sent ya.. David Norton 800-828-4379 __________________ *D/R 10108 NMRA Drag Radial, 25.5 chassis, F1R* *Check out RNH Performance Performance Engines and Custom Fabrication.* *From Mild to Wild we can build what you want, when you want it.* FOR SALE Stainless Steel Torque Box Supports

05-28-2002, 12:40 PM	#11
LOBE_50 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: RI Posts: 30	I agree, SPEC is the best I have come across Give me an email at roblobe@msn.com I am now a SPEC dealer, so I can get you a good price Thanx, LOBE ~~~~

05-28-2002, 01:02 PM	#12
mysweetlx Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New York Posts: 248	What about the McLeod clutches......I've heard good things about them. From what I'm told they're between the CF DF and the SPEC. __________________ Damn this thing's fast!

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