King cobra vs. Spec 1 clutch

BlackPearl955.0

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any preferance?

 

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Not personally as I drive an AODE, but I do run a car club with a LOT of mustangs in it. I've heard bad things about the King Cobra on anything more than a near stock car. You appear to be 100HP higher.

 

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gcomfx.com said:

Not personally as I drive an AODE, but I do run a car club with a LOT of mustangs in it. I've heard bad things about the King Cobra on anything more than a near stock car. You appear to be 100HP higher.

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Humm...Bad things huh?? Thats the clutch im going to be running on my 331 stroker, wonder how long it will last?? it's the clutch that my speed shop recomended for under 400 RWHP

 

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I do plan on bolting on some more power adders and It is set up as a track car so I will be beating the hell out of the clutch and my leg. I just like that it is rated at 410tq so I do have room to play with I was looking into a spec 2 but that is rated at about 520tq and I do not think I am going that far with this car. I did purchase the spec 1 though, did I make the mistake and drop more money then neccesary?

 

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Many of the non-stock mustangs in my club run the Spec 2 OR HIGHER clutches. I actually can't name a single one that is running a Spec 1.

 

BlackPearl955.0

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Im pretty sure It can handle my current set up. But I did save $100, is it really worth the extra money?

 

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I highly recommend a King Cobra. I had a combo/King Cobra with more power than yours and did it just fine, and lasted a long time with daily driver abuse.

It is one of the most popular clutches out there, and for a reason...

 

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running a king cobra clutch on mine.....thing doesn't miss a beat.

 

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What I am more mad about is that I have to drive like a loser for 450 or 500 miles. I am going to give up so many light races
what is the K cobra rated at and what is the HP on the spec rated at? because I just seem to find torque ratings

 

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I'm not sure of the ratings...

but the spec stage 3 was a great clutch as well.

 

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They are both rated to around 30% more than factory horsepower...

 

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I am running the spec stage 1 and has been a good clutch so far. The only thing I can tell you to do before you install, go and buy a oem TOB. Spec TOBs sux a**. The first one I put in lasted down the driveway and the second one they sent me lasted 10 miles. The oem has lasted going on 3k miles.


Paul

 

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I have had the king cobra for 10K now and love it, i dont have much more HP than stock, but i actually bought this clutch with teh intent of an H/C/I later on down the road. i figured i wanted my clutch to be the weak link rather than my T-5. i dont think i would have wanted to go more aggressive than the KC for that reason, just a thought

 

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I think I have about 5k on the King Cobra clutch and it's been great from the beginning. We'll see if I ever get the car running with the new motor how it holds up.

 

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I was running the Ford Racing Heavy Duty clutch with my combo and it held up great as a daily driver for about 45K miles.. I just recently put in the King Cobra and suspect it will hold up as good as the previous clutch. Below is a list of Engine and Drivetrain mods....

BBK 65mm Throttle Body
Ford Racing GT 40 Upper/Lower Intake
Ford Racing 1.7 Roller Rockers
180 Degree Thermostat
Ford Racing Waterpump
2 Core Aluminum Radiator by Superior Radiators
MSD 6AL Ignition
MSD Ignition/Boost Retard
MSD Blaster Coil
Vortech B-Trim Supercharger 6-8lbs of boost
Aeromotive Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator
Vortech FMU 12:1
Ford Racing King Cobra Clutch
Ford Racing Aluminum Draft Shaft
MAC Shorty Equal Length Headers
MAC Pro Chamber Pipe
Flowmaster American Thunder Stainless System 2 1/2"
10th Anniversary Cobra Brake Calipers and matching rear calipers with SS brake lines
Power Slot Rotors 13” front and 11” back (slotted)
Ford Racing 31 Spline Axles
Powertrax Traction Differential (benefits of a locker and limited slip)
Ford Racing Aluminum Axle Girdle
Ford Racing 3:73 Gears

 

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no problems here with the king cobra clutch......when it goes a new kc will replace it.....

 

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Interesting... around here they are not well liked. LOL

 

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lots of abuse on my KC clutch with drag radials and its holding up great so far

 

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went from stock to King Cobra for the price, lasted about a month...... went with the centerforce...love it. Centerforce from now on

 

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I'm also not familiar with the Spec 1 clutch since I've never used it, but I am running a King Cobra. It's got great pedal feel, IMO, and I've heard nothing but good things about them. That includes some crazy 4-5K launches on slicks without missing a beat. When this clutch goes, it's getting replaced with another King Cobra, and when that one goes, it'll get another. That's what gets my vote.