98 Cobra Clutch replacement???

AzSnake

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Ok guys It’s clutch replacement time for my 98 Cobra (60K on the clock) Any recommendation of a clutch package or kits? Any links? I have found some and I know you can find BUNCHES with just a simple search but I’m looking for recommendations from the community and I’m looking for a recommended shops that I can buy one online at. My target HP when my motor is finished (it will be pulled and built next summer) will be roughly 450RWHP on the bottle. I want an adequate clutch but I’m not looking for overkill. Was looking at the King Cobra Kit. I don’t make it to the track that often., possibly twice a year. I’m not sure I really need a dual friction clutch but have been told that it’s needed. Please keep in mind it will be a daily driver and it will rarely be nailed from a dig, most of my runs at that hp level will be from a roll. I’m not worried about pedal effort. I’m more concerned about cost (still saving for the motor build), If I don’t need a $395 then I’m not buying one.

PS im looking for a complet kit. TOB, PP etc

 

tygr1

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Wow...All i can give is from experience...DO NOT go with the Valeo King Cobra clutch. They have been having mucho problems with reliability as of late.

I went through my brand new one in 2 months!! It just came apart.

Several others here have experienced the SAME failure.

I went with the dual friction and I beleive it is 1000% better than the KC in all ways!

I can't deal with a car that can't be driven the way I like!

 

AzSnake

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tygr1 said:

Wow...All i can give is from experience...DO NOT go with the Valeo King Cobra clutch. They have been having mucho problems with reliability as of late.

I went through my brand new one in 2 months!! It just came apart.

Several others here have experienced the SAME failure.

I went with the dual friction and I beleive it is 1000% better than the KC in all ways!

I can't deal with a car that can't be driven the way I like!

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Very cool info. Thank you. I may go with the Spec cluthes on Steeda's site. What brand are you running now?

 

tygr1

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CenterForce Dual Friction.

I hate the $$$ too...but after learning the hard way, I'll now never go cheap again.

 

AzSnake

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tygr1 said:

CenterForce Dual Friction.

I hate the $$$ too...but after learning the hard way, I'll now never go cheap again.

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Good point.
Get this I called my local Ford dealer and asked for a quote for a cluth replacement and to turn the flywheel.
He Quoted me over$600 for labor and $50 for the machine work on the flywheel.
If i wanted a OEM clutch it would run me $400 for the parts alone.
I had to pull my jaw off the ground. I made 2 more calls and found a respected shop in town to do the clutch and flywheel for $290.00.

 

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Centerforce II. Awesome clutch. clamps 60% more than stock. Dual friction clamps 90% more than stock.

 

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i am with every one here. i had a king cobra and it just blew up recently with only 7000 miles on it. i went to the track twice and made only 8 passes total. the pads separated from the disk during normal driving. i put the centerforce dual friction on. still breaking it in but it feels nice so far. this one should last longer. spend the money on a good clutch or you will regret it later. just my opinion and experiance.

 

AzSnake

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Ok so I stayed away from the King Cobras. I bought a Spec stage 3 clutch. This Clutch should be as good as the Centerforce Dual Friction clutches and is actually less expensive as it it comes with everything and was only $339.00. I did a lot of checking on the Spec brand clutches and it's got great reviwes of late. Steeda also seems to be very big on these clutches.

 

LadyM

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Bang for the buck ......
Nothing better than a SPEC Stage II from Bradscustomauto.com !!!
It's my daily driver and my weekend warrior. It's seen 3 racing seasons and doesn't show any signs of problems. My King Cobra lasted one season!!

LadyM
13.50's at 101 mph - - all day, any day !!!

 

AzSnake

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I was tempted with the Stage 2 but the Stage 3 was only $40. I figured since I’m going to be pushing over 500 at the crank by next summer I might as well go with the Stage 3. Thanks for your info. Makes me feel better about my purchase.

 

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'03/'04 Clutch + Flywheel setup. New or used.

 

tygr1

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AzSnake said:

I was tempted with the Stage 2 but the Stage 3 was only $40. I figured since I’m going to be pushing over 500 at the crank by next summer I might as well go with the Stage 3. Thanks for your info. Makes me feel better about my purchase.

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Sounds good! Good luck my friend!

 

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96MustangCobra

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I have never herd anything bad about the SPEC stage 3's. I plan to go down that road when the time comes.