clutch replacement- replace whole clutch assembly or just clutch disc?

WilltheThrill · December 2nd, 2008, 12:12 PM

my clutch is done and i was looking on lethalperformance.com. i thought they only sold clutch assemblies as a whole. i didnt know you could buy a clutch/puck disc by itself. the centerforce dual friction is the one i have in there now.

do any of yall know if i would be good by just replacing the clutch disc with another one of the same brand?

thanx in advance.

SWEET2KSTANG · December 2nd, 2008, 07:21 PM

clutch kits are made for the application, so stay with the same brand, series, etc. its reccomended to replace everything, but if the pressure plate is fine then you should be ok. just be sure to scuff the pressure plate goo on istallation.

WilltheThrill · December 3rd, 2008, 11:17 AM

are you completely sure? cause if so i'll order a new disc right now.

i keep trying to call the technical advisor at Centerforce to get his opinion but hes never available.

bitemark46 · December 3rd, 2008, 12:28 PM

Honestly if ther are no heat spots or rings on the pressure plate you should be ok by just getting a brillo pad and scuffing up the surface and just buy a new disk. However, for all that work of pulling the exhaust, driveshaft, and tranny, might as well be better safe then sorry and pick up a new pressure plate. Don't forget to turn the flywheel or get a replacement center piece if its an alum FW.

-Mark

WilltheThrill · December 3rd, 2008, 02:13 PM

thanks for the input guys, i appreciate it. ill just go ahead and get a whole new assembly. i have one of centerforces billet steel flywheels so it should be good with a light turn.

and i got an email from lethalperformance- 10% off all Fidanza clutches and flywheels. and im thinking about getting one of their kits.

do yall know anything about Fidanza's reputation???

bitemark46 · December 3rd, 2008, 03:16 PM

Spec buys Fidenza's flywheels FYI but I think their quality is good. I have been on the same FW for the last 4 clutches I've put in my car. All I did was replace the friction surface. A lighter flywheel will definately reduce stress on the input shaft/tranny. The motor will rev quicker too. Oh and don't believe the hype about aluminum FW hurting launching. I've got my best 60fts with an alum FW.

-Mark

WilltheThrill · December 3rd, 2008, 03:26 PM

actually, i think ive decided to go with a spec stage 2.

yall think thats a good choice?

superbean · December 3rd, 2008, 04:29 PM

Which clutch is the best is a hard statement to answer, lots of people with lots of different experience and driving habbits.

Hayes and zoom have always worked perfect for me, but I know guys who have ran spec or fidanza clutches for 2weeks and it blew or two years.

I say get a spec disc, clean up your pressure plate and go from there. Strongly suggest resurfacing the fly 2

hedgehog · December 7th, 2008, 12:36 PM

I got a ford racing 11 inch clutch presser plate throw out berring and flywheel for my 1996 cobra witch is an 1/2 up grade from the 10 1/2 from the factory it cost about 269.00 if you look around you can find it for that price [mustang magic ]

97mustanggt · December 7th, 2008, 02:47 PM

have any of you guys heard or have any expirience with the Super King Cobra Clutch?

68 dlxcoupe · December 12th, 2008, 02:15 PM

The King Cobra Clutch is nice, but I got more holding power out of my fidanza 2.1 than the KC kit with less pedal effort than stock.

futureMACH1racer · December 13th, 2008, 01:16 AM

Get a Mcleod Street Twin

futureMACH1racer · December 13th, 2008, 01:18 AM

Originally Posted by WilltheThrill

actually, i think ive decided to go with a spec stage 2.

yall think thats a good choice?

I won't last IMHO I have had badluck with my SPEC, while it was great for street driving, it couldn't hold up.

December 2nd, 2008, 07:21 PM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,430 iTrader: 8 reviews	clutch kits are made for the application, so stay with the same brand, series, etc. its reccomended to replace everything, but if the pressure plate is fine then you should be ok. just be sure to scuff the pressure plate goo on istallation. __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

December 3rd, 2008, 12:28 PM	#4
bitemark46 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 384 iTrader: 0 reviews	Honestly if ther are no heat spots or rings on the pressure plate you should be ok by just getting a brillo pad and scuffing up the surface and just buy a new disk. However, for all that work of pulling the exhaust, driveshaft, and tranny, might as well be better safe then sorry and pick up a new pressure plate. Don't forget to turn the flywheel or get a replacement center piece if its an alum FW. -Mark __________________ -Mark- 98' N/A Cobra (Stock longblock) 11.79 at 114.64 (1.62 60ft)

December 3rd, 2008, 03:16 PM	#6
bitemark46 Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 384 iTrader: 0 reviews	Spec buys Fidenza's flywheels FYI but I think their quality is good. I have been on the same FW for the last 4 clutches I've put in my car. All I did was replace the friction surface. A lighter flywheel will definately reduce stress on the input shaft/tranny. The motor will rev quicker too. Oh and don't believe the hype about aluminum FW hurting launching. I've got my best 60fts with an alum FW. -Mark __________________ -Mark- 98' N/A Cobra (Stock longblock) 11.79 at 114.64 (1.62 60ft)

December 3rd, 2008, 04:29 PM	#8
superbean Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Cobra 13.24@105.66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,778 iTrader: 0 reviews	Which clutch is the best is a hard statement to answer, lots of people with lots of different experience and driving habbits. Hayes and zoom have always worked perfect for me, but I know guys who have ran spec or fidanza clutches for 2weeks and it blew or two years. I say get a spec disc, clean up your pressure plate and go from there. Strongly suggest resurfacing the fly 2 __________________ weeee foooord!

December 7th, 2008, 02:47 PM	#10
97mustanggt Hardcore Enthusiast 97GT & 97Snake & 00L T.B.A Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Richgrove, Ca Posts: 2,196 iTrader: 0 reviews	have any of you guys heard or have any expirience with the Super King Cobra Clutch? __________________ 97 Cobra & 00 Lightning Beauty & The Beast I rev next to hybrids so they can hear me kill the environment MM Cobra Club Member #77 MM Lightning Club Founder

December 7th, 2008, 12:36 PM	#9
hedgehog Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got a ford racing 11 inch clutch presser plate throw out berring and flywheel for my 1996 cobra witch is an 1/2 up grade from the 10 1/2 from the factory it cost about 269.00 if you look around you can find it for that price [mustang magic ]

December 12th, 2008, 02:15 PM	#11
68 dlxcoupe Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 13.30 @ 104.47 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 919 iTrader: 2 reviews	The King Cobra Clutch is nice, but I got more holding power out of my fidanza 2.1 than the KC kit with less pedal effort than stock. __________________ EAGLE SCOUTS OR GTFO MyStangOpens (12:01:05 AM): honey nut for me

December 13th, 2008, 01:16 AM	#12
futureMACH1racer Honeybadger is Crazy 2008 F-250 Super Duty Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 10,901 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get a Mcleod Street Twin __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

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