King Cobra clutch?????

Ratkinson_cc · May 13th, 2009, 07:14 PM

have Any of you guys put a King Cobra clutch in you 96-98 mustangs? I bought one but a guy told me after I bought it that they do not work the best in our generation mustang. They are better in a 87-93 style with the 5L. So have any of you installed one and if you have how do yo ulike it? is it really stiff?

97GT4.6 · May 13th, 2009, 08:22 PM

mustangmatt on this forum had one.. he didnt like it that much.. there's better clutches out there for the same price.. get a centerforce or something

tommyt411 · May 15th, 2009, 01:39 AM

+1
I just threw the RAM HDX in and it is a real cheap, great holding clutch. At less than $200 and grabs pretty hard, can't go wrong!!!

Ratkinson_cc · May 15th, 2009, 05:56 AM

the problem is I already own the king cobra clutch lol

blackbirdl98 · May 15th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Ive run the king cobra clutch in my 98 GT for 3 years now. Never had the first problem, If you have a stock or mild modded mustang then its a good clutch, If your car makes big power, dont use it.
It is a little stiffer than stock clutch, but not bad.

MikeD05GT · May 15th, 2009, 11:16 AM

i has it, and i love it... had a ram before it and i hated it.. love the ford clutch now...

MustangMatt96GT · May 15th, 2009, 12:57 PM

I had it... and amazingly it worked well for what I needed... I didnt like the way it felt, but i delt with that.

It held up to over 200 track passes on slicks at 4500 RPM launches, and half of those were on nitrous hitting it with atleast 375 FTQ. Only slipped once in 4th gear after hot lapping the car 5 or 6 passes. Overall for the cost, I would probably buy another, but would also be tempted to try a centerforce.

but to answer your qestion... yes it will work in your car.

burlingtonNC98GT · May 15th, 2009, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Ratkinson_cc

have Any of you guys put a King Cobra clutch in you 96-98 mustangs? I bought one but a guy told me after I bought it that they do not work the best in our generation mustang. They are better in a 87-93 style with the 5L. So have any of you installed one and if you have how do yo ulike it? is it really stiff?

I had one and it was good for a while but it just started slipping and burned up in about a year haha. I'd recommend a Ram clutch which is what I have now. I love it and havent had any problems with it.

Ratkinson_cc · May 15th, 2009, 08:38 PM

thanks guys... I am hoping it works just fine.. Like I said b4 I have heard it is really stiff. I have been told that I should switch out my stock plastic quadrant for the steeda one ot the king cobra clutch will just strip it.. since it is so stiff

SWEET2KSTANG · May 15th, 2009, 08:47 PM

i had one in my car, and it was junk. it slipped from the day i installed it to the day i took it out. i have heard a couple guys having issue with them (i being one of them), but most are happy with it. i was running a super king cobra in mine but not going to be enough now.

330CubeGt · May 16th, 2009, 12:17 AM

Spec Sucks Dont Buy Spec....

acidtonic · May 20th, 2009, 02:50 PM

I'm also replacing the clutch in my 97 Cobra this weekend.

Centerforce? how do those stand up for a stock motor like mine.... I'm hard on it but its stock with lots of weight reduction.

Any ideas?

97GT4.6 · May 20th, 2009, 08:00 PM

It would hold up good for your cobra, i'd recommend it.

jchr96gt · May 20th, 2009, 09:34 PM

cluctch turns out to be really stiff, it wont last long from what i heard, it'll start grinding gears eventually, try looking for a trade for something else

SWEET2KSTANG · May 20th, 2009, 10:59 PM

i would get a spec, no way in hell would i do a centerforce.

acidtonic · May 21st, 2009, 07:45 AM

Everyone says Spec sucks, now Centerforce, and King Cobra.

McCloud? Valeo?

Who else. I dont want to be doing this again soon.

97stanggt · May 21st, 2009, 07:48 AM

for the most post its bad experiences and personal preference so...someone could get a great spec/cent/king 30,000 mile clutch but for the next it lasts 5k miles ive seen this on all my vehicles personaly my f-250 has a LUK car..idk has what came on it when bought...LUK needs ta make some car clutches in my opinon ;>

SWEET2KSTANG · May 21st, 2009, 08:22 AM

i loved my spec. if it werent too much clutch, i would of kept it on the car.

MustangMatt96GT · May 21st, 2009, 08:57 AM

Luk does make replacement clutches.

Ratkinson_cc · July 26th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Well I finally got my King Cobra Clutch put in.. I must say I do like the feel of it...... I am not sure what kind came out but it is much better then that one. I will let yuo all know how it holds up over time.

May 13th, 2009, 07:14 PM	#1
Ratkinson_cc Newbie 1997 Mustang GT 14.1 at 97mph Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Waterloo Ontario Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	King Cobra clutch????? have Any of you guys put a King Cobra clutch in you 96-98 mustangs? I bought one but a guy told me after I bought it that they do not work the best in our generation mustang. They are better in a 87-93 style with the 5L. So have any of you installed one and if you have how do yo ulike it? is it really stiff? __________________ You think coke is addictive..... Try owning a Mustang

May 13th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#2
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	mustangmatt on this forum had one.. he didnt like it that much.. there's better clutches out there for the same price.. get a centerforce or something __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

May 15th, 2009, 05:56 AM	#4
Ratkinson_cc Newbie 1997 Mustang GT 14.1 at 97mph Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Waterloo Ontario Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	the problem is I already own the king cobra clutch lol __________________ You think coke is addictive..... Try owning a Mustang

May 15th, 2009, 09:47 AM	#5
blackbirdl98 Regular 1998 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 83 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ive run the king cobra clutch in my 98 GT for 3 years now. Never had the first problem, If you have a stock or mild modded mustang then its a good clutch, If your car makes big power, dont use it. It is a little stiffer than stock clutch, but not bad. __________________ 1998 Mustang GT/ 2007 Mustang w/Pony Package

May 15th, 2009, 12:57 PM	#7
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	I had it... and amazingly it worked well for what I needed... I didnt like the way it felt, but i delt with that. It held up to over 200 track passes on slicks at 4500 RPM launches, and half of those were on nitrous hitting it with atleast 375 FTQ. Only slipped once in 4th gear after hot lapping the car 5 or 6 passes. Overall for the cost, I would probably buy another, but would also be tempted to try a centerforce. but to answer your qestion... yes it will work in your car. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 15th, 2009, 01:39 AM	#3
tommyt411 Regular '97 GT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dustville, TX Posts: 173 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 I just threw the RAM HDX in and it is a real cheap, great holding clutch. At less than $200 and grabs pretty hard, can't go wrong!!!

May 15th, 2009, 11:16 AM	#6
MikeD05GT MM Fanatic 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cedar Grove NJ Posts: 3,204 iTrader: 0 reviews	i has it, and i love it... had a ram before it and i hated it.. love the ford clutch now...

May 15th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#9
Ratkinson_cc Newbie 1997 Mustang GT 14.1 at 97mph Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Waterloo Ontario Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks guys... I am hoping it works just fine.. Like I said b4 I have heard it is really stiff. I have been told that I should switch out my stock plastic quadrant for the steeda one ot the king cobra clutch will just strip it.. since it is so stiff __________________ You think coke is addictive..... Try owning a Mustang

May 15th, 2009, 08:47 PM	#10
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	i had one in my car, and it was junk. it slipped from the day i installed it to the day i took it out. i have heard a couple guys having issue with them (i being one of them), but most are happy with it. i was running a super king cobra in mine but not going to be enough now. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

May 16th, 2009, 12:17 AM	#11
330CubeGt MM Fanatic 1997 SVT COBRA 1996 Mustang V6 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,880 iTrader: 14 reviews	Spec Sucks Dont Buy Spec.... __________________ -04 IRS - Magnaflow - Wheel Replica - Autometer - FTBR - FRPP - SCT - Brembo - PRO 5.0 - BOI-

May 20th, 2009, 02:50 PM	#12
acidtonic Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Cobra Join Date: May 2008 Location: Royal Oak Michigan Posts: 1,056 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm also replacing the clutch in my 97 Cobra this weekend. Centerforce? how do those stand up for a stock motor like mine.... I'm hard on it but its stock with lots of weight reduction. Any ideas? __________________ Converted to the Dark Side. 06 Apex Silver Evolution IX GSR - Turboback Exhaust, Tune - Wideband O2, Trustz backlight gauges, Apexi turbo timer - Stock wing, but soon to be wingless. - Guessing 280-310 at the wheels. 02 Red Escape V6 4x4

May 20th, 2009, 08:00 PM	#13
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,347 iTrader: 1 reviews	It would hold up good for your cobra, i'd recommend it. __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

May 20th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#14
jchr96gt Regular 1996 mustang gt unkown Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: katy,texas Posts: 125 iTrader: 0 reviews	cluctch turns out to be really stiff, it wont last long from what i heard, it'll start grinding gears eventually, try looking for a trade for something else

May 20th, 2009, 10:59 PM	#15
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	i would get a spec, no way in hell would i do a centerforce. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

May 21st, 2009, 07:45 AM	#16
acidtonic Hardcore Enthusiast 97 Cobra Join Date: May 2008 Location: Royal Oak Michigan Posts: 1,056 iTrader: 0 reviews	Everyone says Spec sucks, now Centerforce, and King Cobra. McCloud? Valeo? Who else. I dont want to be doing this again soon. __________________ Converted to the Dark Side. 06 Apex Silver Evolution IX GSR - Turboback Exhaust, Tune - Wideband O2, Trustz backlight gauges, Apexi turbo timer - Stock wing, but soon to be wingless. - Guessing 280-310 at the wheels. 02 Red Escape V6 4x4

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May 21st, 2009, 07:48 AM	#17
97stanggt Regular 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South Dakota Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 reviews	for the most post its bad experiences and personal preference so...someone could get a great spec/cent/king 30,000 mile clutch but for the next it lasts 5k miles ive seen this on all my vehicles personaly my f-250 has a LUK car..idk has what came on it when bought...LUK needs ta make some car clutches in my opinon ;> __________________ ____________________________________________ 97 Stang GT 5sp 5.4L SOHC 96 F-250 Stroker -=-Modded-=- 08 Kawasaki Brute Force 7504x4I Selling PI Cams/NPI intake Alum Cross/4.6L LongBLock minus Oil pan and most of the timing cover bolts.

May 21st, 2009, 08:22 AM	#18
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	i loved my spec. if it werent too much clutch, i would of kept it on the car. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

May 21st, 2009, 08:57 AM	#19
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Luk does make replacement clutches. __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

July 26th, 2009, 10:40 AM	#20
Ratkinson_cc Newbie 1997 Mustang GT 14.1 at 97mph Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Waterloo Ontario Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well I finally got my King Cobra Clutch put in.. I must say I do like the feel of it...... I am not sure what kind came out but it is much better then that one. I will let yuo all know how it holds up over time. __________________ You think coke is addictive..... Try owning a Mustang

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