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Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

So I just noticed my clutch is slipping just a liiiiiiittttlllleeeee bit N I was thinking of just throwing on a new one just don't know which one to go with. I was looking at RAM HDX clutch kit kuz it'll hold up to 450hp N pretty cheap. So I was wondering if any of you have it installed? How is it on the leg N how is the grip? Any other suggestion for clutches that hold 450-500hp range?

Posted by RONIN (Member # 9987) on :

This the new cobra clutch, heard it's pretty sick.

Posted by 5LTR SVT (Member # 7080) on :

My zoom holds up to 500hp

Posted by SantaClara_Cobra (Member # 9488) on :

My ford racing was rated up to 350 and was hell to press down

Posted by hilltim54 (Member # 10655) on :

A clutch thats rated for 500hp woll be to much for ur little legs Neight... Besides bro, u aint making that kinda power yet

Posted by autumnstang97 (Member # 6111) on :

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Originally posted by hilltim54:
A clutch thats rated for 500hp woll be to much for ur little legs Neight... Besides bro, u aint making that kinda power yet

Posted by stock fox (Member # 9211) on :

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Originally posted by autumnstang97:

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Originally posted by hilltim54:
A clutch thats rated for 500hp woll be to much for ur little legs Neight... Besides bro, u aint making that kinda power yet

[ April 02, 2012, 12:37 AM: Message edited by: stock fox ]

Posted by Rigo5.0 (Member # 5247) on :

Centerforce Dual Friction.

Posted by SIC9250 (Member # 8216) on :

Center-force/SPEC/Ram...all ul ever need [burnout]

Posted by Venomousnotch (Member # 8695) on :

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Originally posted by SIC9250:
Center-force/SPEC/Ram...all ul ever need

+1 Dual friction center-force FTMFW... [burnout]

Posted by SwEeT 03 Gt (Member # 10283) on :

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Originally posted by hilltim54:
Besides bro, u aint making that kinda power yet

this, that'll be to much clutch for you if your not near the power rating

Posted by 87coupe510 (Member # 6150) on :

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Originally posted by Venomousnotch:

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Originally posted by SIC9250:
Center-force/SPEC/Ram...all ul ever need
+1 Dual friction center-force FTMFW...

Posted by SLOWSN95 (Member # 8269) on :

Go to uprproducts.com

They have a king cobra clutch kit with a heavy duty pressure plate, clutch disc, pilot bearing, throwout bearing, alignment tool, firewall adjuster, triple hook quadrant, and adjustable clutch cable for only like $220. The description says it holds up to 650hp, but I doubt it'll hold THAT much. Still the best bang for your buck and they can handle plenty of abuse.

UPR FTW! [patriot]

Posted by ISP89LX (Member # 8949) on :

Automatic FTW bro haha. Just do your research bruh and you'll be good I just sold my ford racing king cobra clutch for dirt cheap that would of been ideal for your setup in the mean time. I do have a spec pressure plate that I will sell you for cheap just to see you get that 4 eye back on the road. Lmk.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by hilltim54:
A clutch thats rated for 500hp woll be to much for ur little legs Neight... Besides bro, u aint making that kinda power yet

I played soccer for many years I can kick a head off a motherfucker if I wanted to so don't worry about my legs. N I don't really see a point in doing my clutch twice kuz I don't know how to install one so I'd have to pay twice the clutch N twice the labor.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by SLOWSN95:
Go to uprproducts.com

They have a king cobra clutch kit with a heavy duty pressure plate, clutch disc, pilot bearing, throwout bearing, alignment tool, firewall adjuster, triple hook quadrant, and adjustable clutch cable for only like $220. The description says it holds up to 650hp, but I doubt it'll hold THAT much. Still the best bang for your buck and they can handle plenty of abuse.

UPR FTW!

I'll look into this. I don't NEED a clutch right now it only slips when I'm in higher RPMs N going about 70 N put it to the floor. So imma do as much research as I can so I can choose one. [patriot]

Posted by 9svt8' (Member # 11410) on :

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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
So I just noticed my clutch is slipping just a liiiiiiittttlllleeeee bit N I was thinking of just throwing on a new one just don't know which one to go with. I was looking at RAM HDX clutch kit kuz it'll hold up to 450hp N pretty cheap. So I was wondering if any of you have it installed? How is it on the leg N how is the grip? Any other suggestion for clutches that hold 450-500hp range?

I am going to put this. Clutch in my car next week. It has alot of good reviews on AM. I'll let you know how it feels.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by 9svt8':

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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
So I just noticed my clutch is slipping just a liiiiiiittttlllleeeee bit N I was thinking of just throwing on a new one just don't know which one to go with. I was looking at RAM HDX clutch kit kuz it'll hold up to 450hp N pretty cheap. So I was wondering if any of you have it installed? How is it on the leg N how is the grip? Any other suggestion for clutches that hold 450-500hp range?
I am going to put this. Clutch in my car next week. It has alot of good reviews on AM. I'll let you know how it feels.

Yeah be shure to let me know! I read good reviews on them too but I'd like to hear from you just to make shure it ain't people bullshitting on reviews. [patriot]

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

Those rams are junk my buddy had on on his car it was. Rand new and was slipping like a mofo

Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :

I would look into a Spec Stage 3+. Not super aggressive pedal. Can handle your needs well.

Posted by CHICKEN_COUPE (Member # 5779) on :

Spec 3 ftw

Posted by jaehow23 (Member # 11230) on :

How can you tell if you clutch is slipping?

Posted by SLOWFOX (Member # 11067) on :

Me and frank are running these clutch I love mine bro I had a centeforce before it was worn out but it was good clutch pedal was really hard I dd my mustang now and get on it atleast once a day n I love this clutch bro I recomend it any day...

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by jaehow23:
How can you tell if you clutch is slipping?

It'll rev more but not go as fast as it should, when it slips you'll know what I'm talking about. Mine right now slips at 4th gear around 4,500 RPMs N slips by like ~250 RPMs when I put it to the ground of course.

Posted by 306mustang (Member # 9204) on :

I had the ram hdx clutch in my coupe I liked it it felt like it held up nice and smooth. I only drove it for like 20 miles then I sold the car lol but it felt solid and griped. For 190 you can't go wrong w that clutch I think it's worth it

[ April 03, 2012, 04:02 PM: Message edited by: 306mustang ]

Posted by 9svt8' (Member # 11410) on :

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Originally posted by 306mustang:
I had the ram hdx clutch in my coupe I liked it it felt like it held up nice and smooth. I only drove it for like 20 miles then I sold the car lol but it felt solid and griped. For 190 you can't go wrong w that clutch I think it's worth it

My RAM HDX is on the way and I'm installing it next week [patriot]

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

dont buy too aggressive, you still have a t-5. a 500hp clutch is no good when your tranny can only handle 300hp. even if you go aftermarket T-5 the input shaft changes and you will need a new disc and unless this swap is in the near future you probably will want to replace it all. slap a king cobra or regular spec in it and roll.

[ April 03, 2012, 10:04 PM: Message edited by: v-town coupe ]

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
dont buy too aggressive, you still have a t-5. a 500hp clutch is no good when your tranny can only handle 300hp. even if you go aftermarket T-5 the input shaft changes and you will need a new disc and unless this swap is in the near future you probably will want to replace it all. slap a king cobra or regular spec in it and roll.

I've heard of people having good luck with a lot more power than that on a stock T-5. I think imma either go that king cobra kit that UPR products has or the Ram HDX

Posted by v-town coupe (Member # 2771) on :

^^^ this is true. the point I was making was buying a clutch rated at more then your tranny can handle is pointless. if you decide to put sticker tires on the car with a clutch that grips too good , next thing to break is the tranny.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
^^^ this is true. the point I was making was buying a clutch rated at more then your tranny can handle is pointless. if you decide to put sticker tires on the car with a clutch that grips too good , next thing to break is the tranny.

Ay if it ever does break it would give me a reason to get a good ass transmission. [Big Grin]

Posted by Wrenchin (Member # 9529) on :

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Originally posted by NEIGHT:

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Originally posted by v-town coupe:
^^^ this is true. the point I was making was buying a clutch rated at more then your tranny can handle is pointless. if you decide to put sticker tires on the car with a clutch that grips too good , next thing to break is the tranny.
Ay if it ever does break it would give me a reason to get a good ass transmission.

Im way passed a t5 limits, and the only gear that bitches is second. Im also using a ram hdx.

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

How do you like the Ram HDX?

Posted by SSF 50 (Member # 7219) on :

All I've run is king cobras in all the 50z I've built, & they've range from hci 150 shots, hci charged, & hci daily driven, daily donuts, daily raced, & trips 2 LA & that's been goin on for over 4years & still goin!!.. .. & not 1 has gone out yet!!!

Actually I jus remembered I reused the same. Clutch in the hci charged & hci 150, & its still goin!!

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by SSF 50:
All I've run is king cobras in all the 50z I've built, & they've range from hci 150 shots, hci charged, & hci daily driven, daily donuts, daily raced, & trips 2 LA & that's been goin on for over 4years & still goin!!.. .. & not 1 has gone out yet!!!

Actually I jus remembered I reused the same. Clutch in the hci charged & hci 150, & its still goin!!

I think I might be sold on this one from what I've read on the UPR website, great price too.

Posted by gercolla1 (Member # 3068) on :

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Originally posted by SSF 50:
All I've run is king cobras in all the 50z I've built, & they've range from hci 150 shots, hci charged, & hci daily driven, daily donuts, daily raced, & trips 2 LA & that's been goin on for over 4years & still goin!!.. .. & not 1 has gone out yet!!!

Actually I jus remembered I reused the same. Clutch in the hci charged & hci 150, & its still goin!!

+1 ford clutches are great i just wish they where the price they once were

Posted by SSF 50 (Member # 7219) on :

I wouldn't go wit the upr quadrant I think its garbage wit the 3 hooks, & I personally don't like firewall adjusters! Hit me up if u need it installed!

Ya I hate that they raised the price & changed the way there made & come witout the t/o bearing, but upr looks like they got the old setup & prices, wish I knew that wit the last 3 50z I jus did!

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by SSF 50:
I wouldn't go wit the upr quadrant I think its garbage wit the 3 hooks, & I personally don't like firewall adjusters! Hit me up if u need it installed!

Ya I hate that they raised the price & changed the way there made & come witout the t/o bearing, but upr looks like they got the old setup & prices, wish I knew that wit the last 3 50z I jus did!

Yeah I'll hit u up hen I need it installed. But I wasn't gonna use the quadrant I like the one I have right now.

Posted by 84SVOrick (Member # 9039) on :

i Ran the Spec stage 1 clutch, cable feels softer then stock and grabs like no other, had a ram hd, shit took some hulk legs to push it down, hated it in traffic, love the new spec clutch, runs very well...even my mom said the clutch pedal was soft compared to the ram lmao

Posted by SSF 50 (Member # 7219) on :

If u already got aftermarket quarant & cable, then u jus gotta get the clutch & t/o bearing, if u need a cable get the Ford racing 1..

I gotta drive the Svo again 2 c how the clutch is cause when I first put it 2gether I didn't like it but u said it got better so I wanna try it..

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

Yeah I only have a cheap clutch cable from autozone I mean it works great but I think it might be close to snapping when I looked at it yesterday on the fork.

Posted by SSF 50 (Member # 7219) on :

Ya that's jus a stock cable, u should switch it out 2 the Ford racing adjustable 1! Wat quarant u have?

Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :

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Originally posted by SSF 50:
Ya that's jus a stock cable, u should switch it out 2 the Ford racing adjustable 1! Wat quarant u have?

Yeah I will when I order the clutch kit along with a new flywheel just so I don't have to worry about resurfacing it N all that bs. N I'm not shure I got it with my car I have pedals from like 94-98 with an alluminum quadrant.

Posted by JUNKYARD5.0 (Member # 10398) on :

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Originally posted by JUNKYARD5.0:

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Originally posted by NEIGHT:
Clutch is lightweight slipping, what kind do y'all suggest?
King cobra

stock gets the job done just fine too though...

Posted by JZTRK (Member # 7641) on :

centerforce dual friction nuff said

Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :

love my spec clutches

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