best clutch to get???

loosescrew79

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Its already time for a clutch. The stock one only lasted 19k. My car is basically stock, but I do a little bit of street racing. I want a good clutch but don't won't to spend $400 on some racing clutch, I really don't need. I have seen alot of different companies and alot of different stages. I just want to know which one you guys would be the best .

What would be a good clutch and the cheapest place to get it?

 

road rage

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For your set up the King Cobra clutch is the best bang for the buck. I just had one put in a few weeks ago and what a difference. You wont be dissapointed.

 

twogts4us

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The King Cobra is 10.5". The TR-3650 is 11".

 

Mr GT 02

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CENTERFORCE DUAL FRICTION!!!!!!! and I hear good things about Mcleod....
and...STAY AWAY FROM SPEC!!!!!

 

road rage

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Yes stay away from spec

 

loosescrew79

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Thanks alot guys. I need to order that today before the clutch quits working totally.

 

01MachGT

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my spec is working fine with around 460 fwhp

 

98gtblue

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spec is fine

I have a spec stage two works great, whats wrong with them?

 

Mr GT 02

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98gtblue said:

I have a spec stage two works great, whats wrong with them?

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obviously you were a HIT. When it comes to SPEC clutch its either Hit or miss. I was a Miss...I HAD a Spec Stage 1 and it chattered like crazy and I had 2000 miles on it already...Also The throwout bearing that comes with the spec Clucth kits Squeel like a chipmunk on crack....

Im only saying that, if u buy spec u are taking a risk with its quality and performance. Some people have had no problems with SPEC. And some Do have problems. And I was one of those unfortunate people.

so...when i see a thread about "what clutch should I get" im gonna say Centerforce cause its been teh best! I had experience with spec and plan on not having ANY future experience with them...

spend the money and get Centerforce Dual Friction.

 

98gtblue

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Good to know and i guess i'am lucky so I can't complain

 

Mr GT 02

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98gtblue said:

Good to know and i guess i'am lucky so I can't complain

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yes u are the chosen one




















:damnit:

 

twogts4us

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Mr GT 02 said:

obviously you were a HIT. When it comes to SPEC clutch its either Hit or miss. I was a Miss...I HAD a Spec Stage 1 and it chattered like crazy and I had 2000 miles on it already...Also The throwout bearing that comes with the spec Clucth kits Squeel like a chipmunk on crack....

Im only saying that, if u buy spec u are taking a risk with its quality and performance. Some people have had no problems with SPEC. And some Do have problems. And I was one of those unfortunate people.

so...when i see a thread about "what clutch should I get" im gonna say Centerforce cause its been teh best! I had experience with spec and plan on not having ANY future experience with them...

spend the money and get Centerforce Dual Friction.

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I'll second this post - We had the same experience with a SPEC2, and we were a MISS. Much happier with a simple, cheap, very effective and grippy King Cobra.
For the TR-3650, I've heard nothing but good things about the Centerforce Dual Friction.

 

04gtdrop

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so how long does the stock clutch last?

 

damacman

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McLeod x 2

Question is - given your car is mostly stock, why is your clutch in need of replacement at 19,000 miles? Do you slip it often? Do you ride it?

 

Skidzz

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I've also heard to stay away from Ram. I'd go with the king cobra, centerforce, or clutchmasters.

 

Mr GT 02

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is there a king Cobra clutch available for the 11" stangs? I thought they were only 10.5"...?

 

Jones331

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I just had my Centerforce 2 installed 175 miles ago and it's great! Stock like pedal effort and 1/2 the travel. It was 400$ (puts you over budget) Also have a stock clutch with 12,000 on it and the tech who replaced it says it looks like a few hundred miles

 

wjlane

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I have a 99 Cobra with 602 hp at the engine and believe it or not, it still has the stock clutch. The TOB is singing like crazy and I would like to replace the clutch as well. Are there different types/stages of King Clutches, Centerforce or is it one type works for all applications?

 

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Torinalth

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i ant believe the clutch has gone out so soon... mine is working fine at just under 90k. cant imagine one letting go at 19k.

I personally would get a Mcleod. I have heard bad stories about both centerforce and spec... never really hear anything bad about Mcleod.

Torinalth

 

XXBULLETSXX

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The only thing that scares me about King Cobra is that I've heard their TOB's squeel. Check out this thread:
TOB being a SOB

That in it self scares me from a King Cobra. Anyone else had that problem? Thoughts?