performance clutch advise

Chevyguy · 05-02-2001, 07:40 AM

I have the older style Ford Motorsports clutch # A-302. It went in just like a stocker, the pedal effort is noticably higher but required nothing more than a new stock cable. The King cobra version is supposed to be easier on the effort with about the same holding power. Since the Auto Zone clutch kit is $125 and the low end Ram versions are about $150 I went with the Ford version. I should have waited to get it from Summit as I paid $180 from Fortes since they are 10 min from my house and I didnt get a throwout bearing with it. I did get the FMS new flywheel for $110 a real no brainer since my flywheel had already been cut and had heat crazing on the surface, just bolt the new one on! Since I was quoted $50-$60 for resurfacing the flywheel, and I plan to drive the wheels off this car, go with the good stuff.

All the really good clutches go for $250+ and require a adjustable clutch quadrant etc

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Frank W
90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch
88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car

74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 fixing soon, getting a 454 to put in garage
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05-02-2001, 07:40 AM	#1
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	I have the older style Ford Motorsports clutch # A-302. It went in just like a stocker, the pedal effort is noticably higher but required nothing more than a new stock cable. The King cobra version is supposed to be easier on the effort with about the same holding power. Since the Auto Zone clutch kit is $125 and the low end Ram versions are about $150 I went with the Ford version. I should have waited to get it from Summit as I paid $180 from Fortes since they are 10 min from my house and I didnt get a throwout bearing with it. I did get the FMS new flywheel for $110 a real no brainer since my flywheel had already been cut and had heat crazing on the surface, just bolt the new one on! Since I was quoted $50-$60 for resurfacing the flywheel, and I plan to drive the wheels off this car, go with the good stuff. All the really good clutches go for $250+ and require a adjustable clutch quadrant etc ------------------ Frank W 90 5.0 LX coupe Daily driver. Silencer removed, K&N filter. Flexalite fan, 3 core radiator. FMS flywheel and Clutch 88 Notch 2.3L 5 speed Parts/beater car 74 Chevy Laguna Type S-3 305 fixing soon, getting a 454 to put in garage www.chevellepages.com/folingo