what is a good aftermarket clutch?

[slow3gt]

well my car has 51k on it and it doesnt always get driven nicely so im thinking i may need a clutch within the next year or so my cams are going in next week so ill have a little more power what is a good aftermarket clutch that isnt too stiff the stock is pretty stiff as it is i dont want anythign that is gonna be a pain to drive

 

[Pennywise2]

A Centerforce Dual friction clutch will take the abuse well.
I am getting a Centerforce DF clutch when my stock OEM clutch bites the dust and I hope it happens soon
because I want a better clutch on my car.

 

[helty]

McLeod

 

[99svtdlb]

If I were you, I would look into a RAM powergrip HD clutch. I have heard bad things about SPEC and had bad luck with a centerforce DF (didn't hold up under pressure). I just installed my RAM and it has very good street drivability and is holding up nicely under hard driving conditions. The pedal is just a little heavier than stock too. I give RAM an A+

 

[blackink00]

McLeod

+100000

 

[Stang|ess]

+100000

x googolplex.

McLeod FTW fa sho!

 

[loosescrew79]

Well I'll just throw a vote in for SPEC stageII.

 

[ToplessStang]

I've had my Mcleod for a few months now and it has been GREAT .

 

[helty]

C'mon, you know you want it.....

 

[speedfreak98r]

C'mon, you know you want it.....

 

[bakos24]

I've had my Mcleod for a few months now and it has been GREAT .

+1. Mine been in for a few months also. Love it
Another vote for Mcleod

 

[heyzuess]

I'll throw in another vote for Spec stage 2. No problems with it.

 

[04gtdrop]

question here....

what about putting in a an Aluminum Fly wheel...

What are the prons and cons to this?


and how long does the stock clutch last?

 

[lgndracer]

I recently did a bunch of clutch research, and ended up with a SPEC State II+. The + wil hold a little more power and is smoother on the street and a non +. The only thing with the SPEC is you will have to break it in for 1000 - 1500 miles. The only people I have ever heard badmouth a SPEC were those who did not go through the break in period. Before break in, it is very "jerky". Grip is awesome. I would highly recommend one.

 

[thomas91169]

how much power/tq can each clutch hold

McLeod -
Spec StgII -


i miss the act2900 in my old GST, and want a very grabby clutch when i go to redo mine as well. makes driving feel so much better.

 

[FOXCOUPE]

FRPP King Cobra
http://www.mustangtuning.com/kingcobra.html

 

[mikepol2]

Hey Dustin is that you? This is Mike, I don't know many guys with 00 GT's and 400 HP in PIttsburgh! If that's you-hope the wedding went GREAT! Your stang is sharp, the pic on the web is cool. I need a clutch in the Cobra and am reading these posts to figure out which one. Got the Cobra up to around 370 hp and the clutch is slipping in 3rd thru 5th gears. Sounds like people like King Cobras but they are heavy, and mixed reviews on Spec and Centerforce. Bad reviews for Ford Racing, good for McLeod but they are expensive. Whatcha got in the GT and do you like it? See ya!

 

[Pennywise2]

FRPP King Cobra
http://www.mustangtuning.com/kingcobra.html

I drove a friends car once that had a FRPP King Cobra clutch
on it and I honestly didn't like the feel of it and the shifts felt
alittle notchy to me.I like the Centerforce DF clutch much better though.

 

[damacman]

let's just put it like this . . . never seen a bad thread in regards to McLeod clutches . . . get one of their hardened pivot balls at the same time, you'll thank me later . . .

 

[four six]

I put in a King Cobra as well I like it stiff but not over kill