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FastGTS

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The stock clutch has finally given out so i'm looking for one that won't kill my wallet too much. I would love to go for the Centerforce but that's way out of my price range right now.

Anybody know what the best clutch for under $220 is and where would be the best place to buy it? Thanks for any help in advance.

 

StangLou

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I dont know of much you will get for under $220 .
Actually what year is your car ect... I know for an '03 we have an 11" clutch so that knocks us up on the price range a bit. I paid ~$360 for my 11" Spec Stage II. IMO its the best mod I have done to the car . It bites great, no slipping, and its not impossible to press in or let out.

 

mustang90

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I know you can get a Ford Racing King Cobra Clutch with a throw out bearing for $189 from summit racing. Just an option

 

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Sorry, just a side question for my own reference. How many miles did you get on that clutch?
Thanks
Scott

 

mustang90

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My friend just installed the king cobra on his 99 mustang gt a day ago. I will find out today how the pedal feels. He only paid 189 for it! Seems cheap to me and as theory has it, its a centerforce with a ford logo on it. Anyone have input if this is true?

 

john_324

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I think the King Cobra is made by Valeo (same as the stock one). Not absolutely sure though...

 

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I just had a king cobra clutch put on plus they reserviced my flywheel and install for $450

 

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FastGTS, check your PM's.

 

mustang90

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TenaciousD , how do you like the pedal feel of the king cobra clutch? Does it gripp better than the stock?

 

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scstanger said:

Sorry, just a side question for my own reference. How many miles did you get on that clutch?
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Scott

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I was able to get 96,000 miles on it before it finally gave out. Car is a 96 GT by the way.

 

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TenaciousD

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mustang90 said:

TenaciousD , how do you like the pedal feel of the king cobra clutch? Does it gripp better than the stock?

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yeah I think so, plus as they resurfaced my flywheel it "hooks" alot faster.
As your clutch is gone, you my might want to get a new flywheel or do what I did(alot cheaper)

 

mustang90

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yeah I was thinking of getting a new flywheel and either a centerforce dual friction clutch or spec clutch. any recomendations?

 

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TenaciousD

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If I had the money, a spec stage 2

 

XtorT'r

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What is the difference between these clutches? Performance wise.. And how did you get to 96,000 before your clutch went out, mine is slipping at just under 60,000?

 

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FastGTS

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XtorT'r said:

What is the difference between these clutches? Performance wise.. And how did you get to 96,000 before your clutch went out, mine is slipping at just under 60,000?

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Driving it like a grandma, I would hardly take the car over 2500 RPMs before shifting.

 

StangLou

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Both of you got great milage out of yours. Mine started slipping around 14,000 miles... I blame a few burnouts, a few side steps, and a few powershifts lol. It wouldnt slip to bad, just every now and then. I got kinda used to it, but whenever my g/f would drive it she didnt know how to compensate for it. I also got tired of all the play in the pedal as well so I went with a Spec Stage II There is like 0 play, and it BITES!!! 2nd best mod Ive done yet to the car!

 

XtorT'r

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what is the differance between the spec stage 2 and the Centerforce Duel Friction?

 

BanginStang97GT

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Just bought spec stange 2 clutch and alum. flywheel. Clutch and flywheel barely came over $500 together. Can't beat e-bay. I'm doing the install myself so no labor . DR's don't contribute to a long lasting clutch.

 

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My stock clutch was done like at 35,000, but then again I learned stick on it and was a senior in high school when I got it, need i say more.. Ford wanted to charge me $1,035 to replace it. I ended up getting a Centerforce Dual Friction for $375 and getting it put it for less than $100. The Centerforce is awesome and i would reccommend it to anyone.

 

XtorT'r

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how much do they charge if you have LT headers?