Spec stage 1 or King cobra?
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Black 93 Fox
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I have a King Cobra Heavy Duty I like it alot pedal isnt really stiff as some of the other clutches.
LordMustangGT
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I got a king Cobra and It's supports all i got so far, and a like stock pedel. I've heard to many bad stories about spec too, so I'll never buy one of theres.
gospeedgo
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actually I really like my Spec stage 3. Its overkill but still a very light pedal. The only bad experience I have had with Spec is when they are not properly broken in. Also their throwout bearings included are not 100% reliable, but I have found most aftermarket are crap anyway. They use Timken bearings, its just that some seem to make noise.
loud 95
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I have driven several stangs equipped with King Cobra clutches. Eventually, they all went out after routine use. My impression is that the King Cobra is a decent value for the money, but usually does not hold up to repeated racing in a car that approaches the power limits of the clutch. The SPEC clutches, when properly broken in, have held up to some very hard drivers. My stage 2 has been excellent. One of my close friends has promptly killed nearly every clutch known to man. The only one that held up to his driving was a stage 3 SPEC. Unfortunately, the tranny was not so lucky...but that is neither here, nor there. I would recommend the SPEC over the King Cobra. If you have the coin, pop for the stage 2 SPEC.
TheRedBlur
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TheRedBlur said:
well I dont agree, I have had spec in both my mustangs, with heads cam intake, bolt-ons etc. I used the stage 2, Mine was broke in properly( HANKS TO HELBIG
) and has held up for almost 3 yrs of racing, and let me tell you I learned on this clutch how to do burnout and Ive had my fair share of "clutch" burnouts and its just now starting to slip which IMO is a long life.
saleenster
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I've had both in seperate cars. Also drove one with the centerforce dual friction. Spec is by far the more user friendly and more durable clutch IMO. On the Spec, either go with the stage 1 or 3, dont go for the 2.
jordanvraptor
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I like my stock King Cobra clutch. Pedal effort just takes getting used to. 322 Timeslips on the stock clutch speaks for itself IMHO....
gospeedgo
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The generalization I usually make is given a power adder or high HP engine with a stock trans, a Spec Stage 2 will usually be the weak link, where a Stage 3 will usually favor taking out the trans. Again, this is VERY generalized.
A Stage 1 is just a better than stock replacement and a stage 4 is basically a stage 3 with a solid hub (very harsh engagement). There is also a stage 5 "Slipper" clutch.
A Stage 1 is just a better than stock replacement and a stage 4 is basically a stage 3 with a solid hub (very harsh engagement). There is also a stage 5 "Slipper" clutch.
Got mine from Brads Custom Auto, forget how much it was though. This was a little over a year ago.
It is a good clutch when broken in properly... and with minimal mods it holds up quit well. Start seriously upgrading and you may find it lacking.
It is a good clutch when broken in properly... and with minimal mods it holds up quit well. Start seriously upgrading and you may find it lacking.
eddienyr said:
You have several options but I'd call Brad's they are close, I'd get the steeda quadrant and cable (optional firewall adjuster) but they are nice to have but not really needed.
Specclutch.com has a list of dealers I think.
So your going with the spec ?
good choice.. 500-700 CITY MILE break in... 
Darkness
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There's also the SPEC 3+ Its supposed to hold more power than the 3 but mine was total garbage. I have a stage 5 now that I'm gonna install over the winter. Hopefully it will hold and wont explode like many of them have.gospeedgo said:
ddonaca351
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wifesweetstang said:well I dont agree, I have had spec in both my mustangs, with heads cam intake, bolt-ons etc. I used the stage 2, Mine was broke in properly( HANKS TO HELBIG
...and if Misha cant burn up a clutch, it can't be done.
Dave
(oh, I run a c.f. in mine, but Im not a big fan of it... if I were to do it over I would get the Spec)
Darkness
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Hehe I dont really powershift in the vette, its got too much power and I might find myself in the ditch by doing so. The tires dont really hold much 5hit. On all the other cars... ya know mewifesweetstang said:think its from powershifting paul ( he taught me how ! )
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