What Clutch to buy

bigz5000 · August 23rd, 2010, 02:27 PM

Doing a rebuild, and noticed the Center Force Clutch was pretty burned. Figured i should replace while the motor is out. I have a Tri-Ax shift kit.

Any suggestions??

manolith · August 23rd, 2010, 04:26 PM

How much power are you making?

drazga97 · August 23rd, 2010, 04:48 PM

spec 3+

bigz5000 · August 23rd, 2010, 04:56 PM

currently right about 400RWHP, but if i crank the boost another 4-5lbs my HP will obviously increase.

manolith · August 23rd, 2010, 05:00 PM

You have to have an idea of how kuch power you will be making to get the correct clutch combo. Call promotion powertrain and they will ask you how much your car weights and how much power is making and they will tell you what is the best clutch setup for you.

LGHTNG02GT · August 23rd, 2010, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by drazga97

spec 3+

this will be my next clutch.

i currently have a spec stage 2 and i love it. it grabs harder than stock but is still something that is very streetable. clutch pedal effort isnt terrible either.

bigz5000 · August 23rd, 2010, 05:04 PM

ok..Ill give them a call. I will have to figure out my weight first. I am going to an MMR short block, which is cast iron compared to my stock aluminum one, plus i have several mods.

manolith · August 23rd, 2010, 05:14 PM

Weight dosnt need to be spot on. Just an estimate will do. Same thing with power.

bigz5000 · August 23rd, 2010, 05:15 PM

Manolith- In your Mods i see you have an aftermarket fly wheel. Do you recommend i replace mine or just have it resurfaced? What are the pros and cons?

manolith · August 23rd, 2010, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by bigz5000

Manolith- In your Mods i see you have an aftermarket fly wheel. Do you recommend i replace mine or just have it resurfaced? What are the pros and cons?

well i dont know about resufacing because there are alot of places that will do a half ass job.. if you know a place that can really do it right and balance the flywheel then you can stay with yours. sometimes they cant be resurfaced tho. but whatever you do make sure that you get either a new flywheel or resuface yours before you install a new clutch. Im using an aluminum flywheel. if you have the money i say replace it.. make sure that you buy new bolts for the flywheel and presure plate. they are cheap at lethalperformance.com .

drazga97 · August 23rd, 2010, 07:44 PM

Originally Posted by LGHTNG02GT

this will be my next clutch.

i currently have a spec stage 2 and i love it. it grabs harder than stock but is still something that is very streetable. clutch pedal effort isnt terrible either.

the + makes the stage 3 so much better in a street app. dont they make a 2+ also?

Hourofpain · August 23rd, 2010, 09:03 PM

Dont get a king cobra. I have it in the cobra and it sucks.

And im not sure to recommend the stage 3
I have a stage 3 in the gt and it makes city driving a bitch sometime.
However its fucking fun and the clutch is comfortable and easy to drive.

Get a stage 2 perhaps

Stephen4036 · August 25th, 2010, 01:41 AM

specs break shafts...

Jobra · August 25th, 2010, 12:50 PM

Got a RAM HD right now and putting down the numbers in my sig with 0 problems running hard at the track.

bigz5000 · August 25th, 2010, 12:52 PM

how is it for normal driving?

Stephen4036 · August 25th, 2010, 03:28 PM

Originally Posted by bigz5000

how is it for normal driving?

Spec = Breaking input/output shafts and chattering...

RAM HD = Smooth.

04 cobra clutch (might not be enough clutch) = BEST..

futureMACH1racer · August 26th, 2010, 07:11 PM

Fuck all of those suggested! Get a Mcleod, they're the best for a reason...

Smoothgrandmama · August 27th, 2010, 01:03 AM

I runa spec stage 3+.

But if you don't plan on going over 500 hp a stage 3 would be more than enough clutch.

XectriK · August 27th, 2010, 07:30 AM

I second the McLeod clutch. Do it and call it a day. There is a reason they're so expensive.

Hourofpain · August 27th, 2010, 07:59 AM

Originally Posted by Stephen4036

Spec = Breaking input/output shafts and chattering...

RAM HD = Smooth.

04 cobra clutch (might not be enough clutch) = BEST..

my spec is almost silent....

August 23rd, 2010, 02:27 PM	#1
bigz5000 Regular 1998 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	What Clutch to buy Doing a rebuild, and noticed the Center Force Clutch was pretty burned. Figured i should replace while the motor is out. I have a Tri-Ax shift kit. Any suggestions?? __________________ MMR Built Short Block, Vortech V1 Supercharger, AIS Methanol Injection, BBK LT's, X Pipe, Flowmasters, Steeda Springs, Tokico Shocks, Spec 2+ Clutch, Tri Ax shifter, 4:10's, SCT Tuner

August 23rd, 2010, 04:26 PM	#2
manolith Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT Track times coming soon. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,721 iTrader: 0 reviews	How much power are you making? __________________ 2011 Mustang GT MT. Ford Racing K springs, Boss intake manifold, JLT Cold air intake, BBR O/R Xpipe, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, TA Rear End Girdle, VMP E85 Tune/BBR 93 Tune.

August 23rd, 2010, 04:48 PM	#3
drazga97 Noob Slayer 2004 Mustang GT 13.82 @ 101.09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,458 iTrader: 1 reviews	spec 3+ __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 10th Anniversary 2.8 Kenne Bell Mammoth LC - Built SRA - T56 - E85 - Spray - Stock Longblock - True Forged Mach 5s 2004 Silver GT 5 speed - SOLD MM Cobra Club Member# 97

August 23rd, 2010, 04:56 PM	#4
bigz5000 Regular 1998 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	currently right about 400RWHP, but if i crank the boost another 4-5lbs my HP will obviously increase. __________________ MMR Built Short Block, Vortech V1 Supercharger, AIS Methanol Injection, BBK LT's, X Pipe, Flowmasters, Steeda Springs, Tokico Shocks, Spec 2+ Clutch, Tri Ax shifter, 4:10's, SCT Tuner

August 23rd, 2010, 05:00 PM	#5
manolith Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT Track times coming soon. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,721 iTrader: 0 reviews	You have to have an idea of how kuch power you will be making to get the correct clutch combo. Call promotion powertrain and they will ask you how much your car weights and how much power is making and they will tell you what is the best clutch setup for you. __________________ 2011 Mustang GT MT. Ford Racing K springs, Boss intake manifold, JLT Cold air intake, BBR O/R Xpipe, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, TA Rear End Girdle, VMP E85 Tune/BBR 93 Tune.

August 23rd, 2010, 05:04 PM	#7
bigz5000 Regular 1998 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	ok..Ill give them a call. I will have to figure out my weight first. I am going to an MMR short block, which is cast iron compared to my stock aluminum one, plus i have several mods. __________________ MMR Built Short Block, Vortech V1 Supercharger, AIS Methanol Injection, BBK LT's, X Pipe, Flowmasters, Steeda Springs, Tokico Shocks, Spec 2+ Clutch, Tri Ax shifter, 4:10's, SCT Tuner

August 23rd, 2010, 05:14 PM	#8
manolith Hardcore Enthusiast 11 Mustang GT Track times coming soon. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Miami Posts: 1,721 iTrader: 0 reviews	Weight dosnt need to be spot on. Just an estimate will do. Same thing with power. __________________ 2011 Mustang GT MT. Ford Racing K springs, Boss intake manifold, JLT Cold air intake, BBR O/R Xpipe, Ford Racing 4.10 gears, TA Rear End Girdle, VMP E85 Tune/BBR 93 Tune.

August 23rd, 2010, 05:15 PM	#9
bigz5000 Regular 1998 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	Manolith- In your Mods i see you have an aftermarket fly wheel. Do you recommend i replace mine or just have it resurfaced? What are the pros and cons? __________________ MMR Built Short Block, Vortech V1 Supercharger, AIS Methanol Injection, BBK LT's, X Pipe, Flowmasters, Steeda Springs, Tokico Shocks, Spec 2+ Clutch, Tri Ax shifter, 4:10's, SCT Tuner

August 23rd, 2010, 09:03 PM	#12
Hourofpain Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Torrid Red GTO m6 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 1,524 iTrader: 0 reviews	Dont get a king cobra. I have it in the cobra and it sucks. And im not sure to recommend the stage 3 I have a stage 3 in the gt and it makes city driving a bitch sometime. However its fucking fun and the clutch is comfortable and easy to drive. Get a stage 2 perhaps __________________ 1996 Cobra To be sold... 2005 M6 Twin Turbo GTO Torrid Red Fully Forged LS2 Block Built to handle 1000RWHP. Fully ported Dart Heads. Edelbrock Jr Intake. Custom cut upper intake plenum. APS twin Turbo System with APS twin Fuel pumps.

August 25th, 2010, 01:41 AM	#13
Stephen4036 Banned 2000 Mustang GT 14.10 @ 98 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 491 iTrader: 0 reviews	specs break shafts... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [LEFT][B][COLOR="Red"]4r70w to TR3650 Swap...[/COLOR] [COLOR="Red"][COLOR="Yellow"]SRA to 2001 IRS Swap...[/COLOR][/COLOR] [COLOR="Orange"]2000 2v to 98 4v Swap...[/B][/COLOR] [COLOR="RoyalBlue"][B][I]there really isn't much else to swap... :cool:[/I][/B][/COLOR][/LEFT]

August 25th, 2010, 12:50 PM	#14
Jobra Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Cobra 7.4@97 Eaton Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 2,124 iTrader: 1 reviews	Got a RAM HD right now and putting down the numbers in my sig with 0 problems running hard at the track. __________________ NEW NUMBERS: 609/543

August 25th, 2010, 12:52 PM	#15
bigz5000 Regular 1998 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	how is it for normal driving? __________________ MMR Built Short Block, Vortech V1 Supercharger, AIS Methanol Injection, BBK LT's, X Pipe, Flowmasters, Steeda Springs, Tokico Shocks, Spec 2+ Clutch, Tri Ax shifter, 4:10's, SCT Tuner

August 26th, 2010, 07:11 PM	#17
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	Fuck all of those suggested! Get a Mcleod, they're the best for a reason... __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

August 27th, 2010, 01:03 AM	#18
Smoothgrandmama Assistant to the Manager 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 7,136 iTrader: 6 reviews	I runa spec stage 3+. But if you don't plan on going over 500 hp a stage 3 would be more than enough clutch. __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal, 101Fng

August 27th, 2010, 07:30 AM	#19
XectriK Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,733 iTrader: 0 reviews	I second the McLeod clutch. Do it and call it a day. There is a reason they're so expensive. __________________

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