bought a centerforce clutch setup told its junk.anyone using?

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I bought a centerforce clutch setup new. A local transmission shop says that these are junk and recommends I buy something different. They say that they have countless returns and problems. Any help or opinions?

 

evlgt85

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I've had mine (Dual Friction) for 2 years and about 20000 miles on it. I'm only making ~300 at the wheels, and have been to the track only a handful of times, but it's not failed me yet.

Is this tranny shop trying to sell you a clutch?

 

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you guessed that right. they have one made with kevlar that they are trying to sell me. they showed me lots of centerforce units that were toast. I haven't even opoened the box on mine yet. Now I am hangin' in limbo.

 

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Tell the tranny shop dude to SHUTUP!!

I've got the centerforce II(the one before the dual friction) and I think it's perfect for my at tihis time. When I decide on which stroker to put in I will most likely go with the dual friction from center force...

Jim

 

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Centerforce has been the standard in clutches for a very long time.

 

PonyGrl420

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I had a centerforce in my first stang. my friends family has it now, him and his dad share it. Its been through 3(i think) motors and a few tranny rebuilds but the clutch is still goin strong

 

BlackFox5.0

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I've had my Centerforce 2 in my car for 4 years, no problems here! I don't know how many miles are on it, but I think I need to replace it soon, lol Although it doesn't slip at all, and never did, My next clutch will be a Dual Friction I think, great clutches!

 

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CISCO

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Well at first it sounded like they were trying to sell me a different clutch and pressure plate pkg but he even said that I would be better off with the King cobra clutch.

 

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CISCO said:

Well at first it sounded like they were trying to sell me a different clutch and pressure plate pkg but he even said that I would be better off with the King cobra clutch.

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Crap! Put the Centerforce in there. I have the dual friction. Been in the car for over 2 years with no problems!

 

T_5.0_N'works

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**** everything and just get a Spec clutch. Never seen any evidence that they suck but I have been told by countless people they suck. Who know's what happened, some people don't think to break in a clutch so sometimes no matter the brand people have problems.

 

89Notch

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better off with a king cobra? hahaha yea right, the king cobra can't handle near as much horsepower and it is soo much stiffer. I blew out the king cobra at ~420rwhp and the ceterforce is goin with 520at the wheels no problem at all (dual friction)

 

Jerry Leaming

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Smoked my dual friction.
500 miles
10--1/4 mile passes
???????????
your choice

 

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Jerry Leaming said:

Smoked my dual friction.
500 miles
10--1/4 mile passes
???????????
your choice

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Its all in the install and break in....my centerforce2 works great 3 years.

 

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i dont have a centerforce but all i have heard from them is that they are great.

 

Jerry Leaming

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Accually 2001driptizzy centerforce says there dual friction clutch is good for 500hp +/-. I say its more - and I'm sure the nos doesn't help.
CENTERFORCE DUAL FRICTION
Not to mention at high revs it doesn't release.
Take my word for it I've been there.....

 

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sh**....... Im bying a centerforce for chrisrmas after reading this thread!! My king cobra is good but not great. How long is the break in on a Centerforce?

 

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dude i put a centerforce dual friction clutch on my old 84 gt when i got a new tranny installed too and well it was bad ass. i gave it the 500 mile break in and after that just had lots of fun with it.

 

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SPEC is the new standard...

 

Black331Stang

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spec is great but centerforce has proven themself alot in teh past...i have one (dual friction) and love it...and it only has a tad bit harder clutch feel..if harder at all...if u want to have a sore foot and thigh then go with teh crap ass king cobra...my friend has one and its so incredibly annoying to push...tell the tranny guy to huff a donkey wang and get the centerforce..the clutches hes showing u could be toast from any # of reasons