LIMITATIONS OF STOCK CLUTCH

[mustangfan1990]

what is the limits of a stock clutch. My clutch is new and all but seems to slip under high boost >.....may not be slipping dont know anyone know the horsepower limits of a stock clutch

 

[v8only]

you're running boost through a stock clutch?? Wow. The limitations of a stock clutch are not much higher than stock. A set of sticky tires on an otherwise stock clutch shouldn't have much of a problem blowing up the clutch. FYI, the king cobra clutch is rated 30% over stock, or around 300ish flywheel horse. If that tells you anything, you're running on borrowed time, as the stock clutch is well under 300 horse.

 

[Fast63]

in my opinion? the stock clutch is ok for a stock engine.... maybe.... and nothing more. You're running boost? stay away from the stock clutch.

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

I think the stocker and the parts store replacements are barely sufficient for getting from A to B. Running a built engine with boost? You're well beyond it's limits and it's just a matter of time until it's dead. Take it to the track and you'll start to smell it.

 

[LiquidGT]

I got a new stock clutch (parts store I'm sure) with the T5 conversion the guy sent me. This thing slips with my h/c/i, works ok for DDing, but if I step on it...

The only reason I'm using it because was I teaching myself how to drive a stick (yes, in a souped up Mustang) and I didnt want to burn up a good expensive clutch. Now I got the foot work down and I'll be getting a better one soon.

 

[mustangfan1990]

I ahve had the opposite. I have ran the stock clutch with a stock t-5 and MT et DRAG (1.62 60 ft) and had no problem with the stock clutch. Ran it MANY times that hard and no problems

 

[85_SS_302_Coupe]

Man you're getting real lucky. If i don't wait for my King Cobra to cool between passes it starts getting hot and i can smell it, and i'm not even on slicks.

 

[LarsD]

My stock clutch doesn't seem to like 4K RPM launches.

 

[mustangfan1990]

seriously though .I bought the Autozone clutch kit with the lifetime warrarty and I hdont have many problems out of it

 

[NKau]

There's nothing wrong with the factory clutch disc itself, but you definitely want a different pressure plate.

 

[mrmustangman357]

for you application, do a centerforce DF. much more clamp force and more dependable (i.e. it isn't going to fatigue and frag on you with that repeated heat cycling)

 

[Foxfan88]

i have had great luck with the FRPP kits. numerous 5k launches at the track an no problems.

 

[Maryland Stang]

There's nothing wrong with the factory clutch disc itself, but you definitely want a different pressure plate.

I have my stock disc sitting right beside a King Cobra and there doesn't "appear" to be any difference. They are identical. The pressure plates are way different though.