King Cobra Clutch...any good?
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70stangcoupe
Founding Member
I had mine replaced with the King Cobra about a year ago, and it is holding it's own. It definately grips alot better than the stocker and that takes some getting used to. The biggest reason I bought it is the fact that if anything in there goes bad, I can have it covered by the "Premium Care" warranty. It isn't supposed to cover FRPP parts, but the service people won't know the difference. If this isn't a concern, then definately go with a SPEC clutch.
I HAVE ONE IN MY 01 GT VERT AND IT HOLDS FINE. WHEN I'M AT THE TRACK I LAUNCH BETWEEN 3000-4000 RPMS AND HAVE TO RIDE IT ALITTLE DEPENDING ON THE TRACK. HAD IT INSTALLED IN JUNE WHEN THE STOCK ONE GOT SMOKED. PAID $189.00 FOR IT. MODS--3:73'S,BBK COLD AIR INDUCTION,BBK 70MM TB,ACCUFAB PLENUM,KENNY BROWN SUBS,NITTO 275 DR'S,SUPERCHIPS TURNER,STEEDA TRI-AX. BEST E.T 14.01 AT 98MPH..
I have had a Spec stage I and now have a King Cobra. The Spec chattered and the pedal had mad vibration. The clutch burned out in a few thousand miles. I switched to a King Cobra along with a Steeda Firewall Quadrant. The clutch pedal has zero vibration and the clutch only chatters noticeably with the A/C on. At first I didn't like the clutch, I thought something was wrong with it, but after about 1500 miles of uncertainty, I figured it was holding its own.
The true test would be would it hold up over time. Its been several months and like 7,000 miles and its still as strong as ever.
Whichever clutch you go with, make sure to get a steeda firewall quadrant adjuster. I didn't use the clutch cable that came along with it, I reused the stock one, becuase it is stronger.
The true test would be would it hold up over time. Its been several months and like 7,000 miles and its still as strong as ever.
Whichever clutch you go with, make sure to get a steeda firewall quadrant adjuster. I didn't use the clutch cable that came along with it, I reused the stock one, becuase it is stronger.
Trick98GT
New Member
King Cobra grips like a mofo. I had some pedal chatter with mine tho...And went through 3 throw out bearings...i'd say SPEC.
P.S. - Typing in all caps is cool
P.S. - Typing in all caps is cool
GTvert01
New Member
I currently have the SPEC 1 Clutch..and u know what? IT SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Chatters like a mofo!!! tHE DAMN PEDAL VIBRATES! arg. tHE throw out bearing squeeks like a cricket on steroids!
I have had nothing but negative crap go wrong with the SPEC clutch. Im sorry, but I will no longer take ANY chances with Spec clutches.. I Dont care what stage it is! Imma have to get a King Cobra Clutch. Its cheap. and I would be suprised if the same shyt happened with the king cobra clutch.
all the aggrevation makes me wanna get a damn Automatic !(hahahah yea right!)
I have had nothing but negative crap go wrong with the SPEC clutch. Im sorry, but I will no longer take ANY chances with Spec clutches.. I Dont care what stage it is! Imma have to get a King Cobra Clutch. Its cheap. and I would be suprised if the same shyt happened with the king cobra clutch.
all the aggrevation makes me wanna get a damn Automatic !(hahahah yea right!)
twogts4us
15 Year Member
Finally, we have no problems with the 01's KC clutch. Our complaint was the high pedal when mated with an adjustable cable, firewall adjuster, and either Steeda quad. After screwing around with it for too long, we added MM Clutch Pedal Adjuster - problem solved. Clutch works great IMO. A little heavier than stock, but 100% lighter than the Spec 2 it replaced.
twogts4us said:
Is the steeda firewall adjuster, and clutch quadrent nescessary when getting the KC Clutch? Can I run with a KC clutch using the stock quadrant, and cable?
Quoted from BUYFROMFORD.COM -"Kit consists of M-7550-A302 disc, M-7563-C302 Pressure plate and D9ZZ-7548-A throwout bearing. Clutches have NO warranty! All clutch discs have 1 1/16-10T hub except M-7563-T200. Fits all Mustang small block V-8 and 4.6L SOHC/DOHC engines. OK to mix and match Ford Motorsport clutch discs and pressure plates but do not install a M/S pressure plate with a stock disc or vice-versa a disengagement problem may occur. Installation of 10.5 clutch assemblies on vehicles equipped with 10 clutch requires flywheel. Metric fasteners and dowel pins must be used with 10.5 clutches. Requires metric pressure plate bolts N602549-S51M an alignment dowel pins D1FZ-6397-B"
Installation of 10.5 clutch assemblies on vehicles equipped with 10 clutch requires flywheel.
Ugh......do I need a new Flywheel? what size is the stock clutch?
Installation of 10.5 clutch assemblies on vehicles equipped with 10 clutch requires flywheel.
Ugh......do I need a new Flywheel? what size is the stock clutch?
Tylerb59
Banned
I had a SPEC Stage III in my 99. I also replaced the flywheel with an aluminum.
It'd occasionally chatter, but it's to be expected of one with such an aggressive grab and puck shape.
It'd occasionally chatter, but it's to be expected of one with such an aggressive grab and puck shape.
yes you can...I replaced the stock one with a KC (stock cable and wuadrans) and its awsome. You will have to get used to the grip of it. It has a very destinct grip point...it goes from slipping to 100% grip real fast so at the track you gatta find that hairline point fo a good slip. Ive never used a spec 1, but i hear that they arent very consistent. some are great while some are bad and have a lot of chatter. go KC!Mr GT 02 said:
twogts4us
15 Year Member
No it is not necessary, but every install nets a different result. We wanted to add the heavy duty parts and have the adjustability, and now I am glad we did. Just make sure you have a shop that has done a bunch of clutches do yours, preferably a shop that knows the SN95. They will likely be more apt to get you what you want.Mr GT 02 said:
A lot of people rave over the Centerforce dual friction or Mcleod dual friction...these are a couple other very popular choices you may want to look at as well. You'll need to have the flywheel resurfaced, but this is a normal part of replacing the clutch (hopefully...dbl ck to make sure they are resurfacing it!). Also, be sure a good TOB bearing is also installed.
crew_dawg16
New Member
GTvert01
New Member
I put a spec stage 1 and new flywheel in my 2000 GT 7,000 miles ago and it sucks! Its already time for a new clutch and I never raced it or anything!! It stinks all of the time too..Even when doing street driving launches!
SPEC clutch sucks!!!
Go with the King Cobra! Its a little cheaper and a crapload more reliable!
SPEC clutch sucks!!!
Go with the King Cobra! Its a little cheaper and a crapload more reliable!
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