Time for a new clutch!

RyanGT · August 12th, 2007, 05:20 PM

Need some help here. Clutch is slipping already and i haven't even got it dyno tuned(again). The major mods are a KB blower running at around 11 psi with stage 2 cams 75 mm tb 90 mm mas air all that stuff... so some serious low end.. Also will upgrade in future for more psi or nitrous.

I have heard of Spec 2's or should i go with 3? Or a different brand. And is a flywheel needed? On a budget since i just dropped so much money on a forged block and blower. Curious on what you guys have done with similar setups.

White99stang · August 12th, 2007, 05:30 PM

i would recommend getting a centerforce dual friction clutch. Everybody loves the spec clutch, mainly bandwagon guys that have no experience in it. I have driven spec clutches and i have seen them hold power, but also seen 2 explode at the track. If you want the feel of a stock clutch with extreme holding power go with a centerforce. If it can stand up to a 6500rpm launch with over 600rwtq and still drive like a stock clutch then i think its good enough for you. A flywheel really shouldn't be needed, you can just resurface yours.

RyanGT · August 12th, 2007, 08:52 PM

Awesome thanks, where would i get it resurfaced? Never swapped clutches for the mustang. Should i do it or just skip it and have someone else do it?

energiesource · August 12th, 2007, 09:23 PM

im getting my mcleod on tuesday so ill let you know how it is.

White99stang · August 12th, 2007, 11:04 PM

most any machine shops around can get them resurfaced for ya for cheap.

RyanGT · August 12th, 2007, 11:41 PM

Cool thanks man!

SWEET2KSTANG · August 13th, 2007, 05:36 AM

i know nothing about the centerforce, i had a spec 3 and loved it! it was too much clutch for my car and will be going down to the spec stage 2.

neckbonekat · August 13th, 2007, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

i know nothing about the centerforce, i had a spec 3 and loved it! it was too much clutch for my car and will be going down to the spec stage 2.

When you say it was too much clutch for your car, what do you mean? Was it hard to press down or what?

RyanGT · August 13th, 2007, 06:36 PM

http://rpmoutlet.com/musv8ram.htm This is where i am going to get one... but is the 2000 gt the 10 spline? Im assuming thats what it is and the cobra is the 26 option... dont want to buy the wrong thing!

White99stang · August 13th, 2007, 06:44 PM

i don't know much about the ram clutches but yes you have a 10-spline

RyanGT · August 13th, 2007, 06:51 PM

Haha ok cool last question (hopefully) Should i replace the clutch myself? Or take it to a shop. I have done it once on my 280 zx and it was a pain in the ass!

SWEET2KSTANG · August 13th, 2007, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by neckbonekat

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

i know nothing about the centerforce, i had a spec 3 and loved it! it was too much clutch for my car and will be going down to the spec stage 2.

When you say it was too much clutch for your car, what do you mean? Was it hard to press down or what?

pedal feel was great, i'm not producing enough power to utilize it. according to a few tranny shops, it is too mch clutch for my set up and not allowing any slip what so ever. they are also saying that is what caused me to snap my input shaft.

August 12th, 2007, 05:20 PM	#1
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	Time for a new clutch! Need some help here. Clutch is slipping already and i haven't even got it dyno tuned(again). The major mods are a KB blower running at around 11 psi with stage 2 cams 75 mm tb 90 mm mas air all that stuff... so some serious low end.. Also will upgrade in future for more psi or nitrous. I have heard of Spec 2's or should i go with 3? Or a different brand. And is a flywheel needed? On a budget since i just dropped so much money on a forged block and blower. Curious on what you guys have done with similar setups.

August 12th, 2007, 05:30 PM	#2
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,718 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would recommend getting a centerforce dual friction clutch. Everybody loves the spec clutch, mainly bandwagon guys that have no experience in it. I have driven spec clutches and i have seen them hold power, but also seen 2 explode at the track. If you want the feel of a stock clutch with extreme holding power go with a centerforce. If it can stand up to a 6500rpm launch with over 600rwtq and still drive like a stock clutch then i think its good enough for you. A flywheel really shouldn't be needed, you can just resurface yours. __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

August 12th, 2007, 09:23 PM	#4
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	im getting my mcleod on tuesday so ill let you know how it is. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

August 12th, 2007, 11:04 PM	#5
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,718 iTrader: 0 reviews	most any machine shops around can get them resurfaced for ya for cheap. __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

August 13th, 2007, 05:36 AM	#7
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	i know nothing about the centerforce, i had a spec 3 and loved it! it was too much clutch for my car and will be going down to the spec stage 2. __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

August 12th, 2007, 08:52 PM	#3
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	Awesome thanks, where would i get it resurfaced? Never swapped clutches for the mustang. Should i do it or just skip it and have someone else do it?

August 12th, 2007, 11:41 PM	#6
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	Cool thanks man!

August 13th, 2007, 06:36 PM	#9
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	http://rpmoutlet.com/musv8ram.htm This is where i am going to get one... but is the 2000 gt the 10 spline? Im assuming thats what it is and the cobra is the 26 option... dont want to buy the wrong thing!

August 13th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#10
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,718 iTrader: 0 reviews	i don't know much about the ram clutches but yes you have a 10-spline __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

August 13th, 2007, 06:51 PM	#11
RyanGT MM Fanatic 2000 GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 4,258 iTrader: 4 reviews	Haha ok cool last question (hopefully) Should i replace the clutch myself? Or take it to a shop. I have done it once on my 280 zx and it was a pain in the ass!

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