Spec Stage 2 vs. King Cobra clutch

[MustangLife]

Not sure what clutch to get. The stage 2 i can get for $300 and the king cobra i can get for $200.

This is a daily driver with a good amount of racing. What do you guys says.

Also can I expect my et's to be lowered with a strong clutch like one of these.

Thanks
Josh

 

[Isaac-1]

You should be able to find the King Cobra for a lot less than that (at least before shipping), I paid $100 (open box unused) for mine at the Fun Ford Weekend swapmeet at Ennis, there were a number of vendors that were selling them from $140-160.

Ike

 

[Trublu01]

If you spend alot od time at the track, forget the King Cobra. It'll be done with in 12 mos.

 

[claytucc3]

I have the king cobra and I have had no probs with it. I do not however know about the spec all I hear is good stuff though

 

[Sleepy1]

Spec II is definitely the way to go, or even Centerforce Dual Friction. Remember that you get what you pay for, and there is a reason why the King Cobra is $100 less.

 

[Dan_Soprano]

I got the Spec.....I LOVE it!!!!!

 

[GTblack_00]

GET THE SPEC!! I have burned through king cobras b4 and my spec stage II feels much better than a king cobra anyways. Pedal feel and response when worn in feels almost stock but better, it doesnt heat up easy at all.

 

[Stylin Cobra]

Get the spec. my king cobra lasted exactly 3 months. the spec has been in for a year now and is still going strong.

 

[D.K]

I've had my King Cobra for almost a year and I've put quite a few passes on it without any problems. Still grabs just as well as it did when new.

 

[Drew1287]

I wanna get somemore opinions on this, so I am bringing this topic back up!

 

[clarkjr]

The SPEC stage II is a more durable unit with a higher capacity. From a capacity standpoint, compare the stage I to the KC but I think even the stage I will out live the Ford.

 

[Dallasgt01]

Centerforce Dual Friction is what i just put in my 01 gt and i could tell a diff. but it wont lower our ets unless your clutch was slipping and you ran like a 15.5 like the slow.0's do. That is the only way that it would increase your etsi would perfer the Centerforce Dual Friction is stead of SPEC II just my .02 though

 

[5spd GT]

Go Spec II...you won't regret it...

 

[Sleeper 362]

My clutch gave me ET because the stock was slipping pretty baddly. I didn't realize how badly until I switched it went from 13.0s to 12.8s. I have a king cobra and its working fine I try to go to the track at least once a month. I will say I've only had it since September. But it works great. I making 387lbft to the tires and don't have slippage problems what so ever. I drive on nitto 555r as well. You made need something stronger if you are running stickier tires. Bu5t think of your clutch as a fuse If you get something stronger than the rest of your drivetrain it will be more expensive to replace. Just my .02

 

[downsouthman1]

I just got a SPEC 2 put in & it grabs much harder than stock. I do have Throwout Bearing whistling again, even worse than stock but I think it's cuz I'm running the stock cable/quadrant. I'm planning on ordering them soon.

 

[LS2 KLR]

I drove/raced the hell out of my King Cobra($150) and never had any problems. My car made 330/420 to the wheels with a 75 shot. I had it inspected when I had the new motor installed and was told it looked fine I only bought the Spec since I was adding quite a bit more power. If you don't plan on getting a power adder, it should be sufficient.