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Topic: Clutches, clutches, clutches???
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CustomFastbackCA
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Let's say I had a Mustang with 400 RWHP. Through personal experience and word on the street, the dual friction Centerforce clutch just won't handle all that power til' high RPMs and even then is sketchy. But then the Spec stage III is just not that streetable. So what are the other alternatives? Educated Opinions anyone? thanks
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1995 Dinan M3 Avus Blue Metallic
1967 GT Mustang Fastback (Eleanor)
Ask questions if you have'em, anyone who thinks they're too cool, know's it all, or doesn't want to look stupid has more problems than you.
Posts: 346 | From: Santa Clara | Registered: Jun 2002
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Stimson
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Do you plan to launch on slicks?
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JoeT
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A spec III is reasonably streetable in my ~300 rwhp car, with the extra TQ/HP of a 408w I'm sure you'll be able to get it to move in 1st, lol. Any other gear will be a breeze.
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Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001
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CustomFastbackCA
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Thanks Shade-Tree. Sawson, no slicks.
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www.CustomFastbackCA.com
1995 Dinan M3 Avus Blue Metallic
1967 GT Mustang Fastback (Eleanor)
Ask questions if you have'em, anyone who thinks they're too cool, know's it all, or doesn't want to look stupid has more problems than you.
Posts: 346 | From: Santa Clara | Registered: Jun 2002
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Stimson
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With no slicks, it should just be a tire burner... so the SPEC 3 or 2 will do. The spec 3 may make for some 'accidental' tire chirps when trying to take off slow from a stop.
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TRY2PAZ
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Originally posted by shade-tree:
A spec III is reasonably streetable in my ~300 rwhp car, with the extra TQ/HP of a 408w I'm sure you'll be able to get it to move in 1st, lol. Any other gear will be a breeze.
Ditto. That's what I would get.
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Posts: 4033 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2000
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ray95
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Spec stage III. That's what I'm running on my car.
Posts: 895 | From: The Bay Area | Registered: Jan 2002
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Bill/APEX Motorsports
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Our Dual Kevlar clutch setup is totally streetable, will handle 800hp and 10k rpm, and will last roughly 50% longer than your typical aftermarket clutch.
We've installed roughly 120 of these clutches in street and racing Mustangs, and everyone really likes it. (We use a similar version of it in our Viper packages as well.)
PM, email, or call me for more info and pricing!
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Bill Kaiser
APEX Motorsports
Santa Clara
www.apexmotorsports.com
408-562-1000
bill@apexmotorsports.com
Posts: 488 | From: Santa Clara, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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VortechSaleen
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I had Apex's clutch in my 450+ RWHP Saleen. It did everything he says it does...no complaints whatsoever.
Posts: 837 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jun 2001
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JdubO7
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Kinda off the subject but how much HP can a king cobra handle? ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Ford 3.55's
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King Cobra Cluth
Looking for deals on:
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130 - 200 amp alt.
Posts: 65 | From: CA | Registered: Oct 2002
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CustomFastbackCA
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How much? Oh and just curious but damn, what did you have in your Saleen? Just FYI all I am looking for a clutch for my Saleen right now not my Eleanor ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) .
[ April 15, 2003, 10:07 AM: Message edited by: CustomFastbackCA ]
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1995 Dinan M3 Avus Blue Metallic
1967 GT Mustang Fastback (Eleanor)
Ask questions if you have'em, anyone who thinks they're too cool, know's it all, or doesn't want to look stupid has more problems than you.
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VortechSaleen
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Originally posted by CustomFastbackCA:
How much? Oh and just curious but damn, what did you have in your Saleen? Just FYI all I am looking for a clutch for my Saleen right now not my Eleanor .
Nothing special, just a lot of boost and fuel to match...then a right tune. The clutch is more than the typical price...but in my opinion it's worth it...just give them a call and ask, I can't remember off the top of my head.
Posts: 837 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Jun 2001
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DaveG
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I also have Apex's dual kevlar clutch in my S-351. Pedal effort is excellent. Less effort than my 86GT daily driver that is running D&D Performance's "heavy duty" setup. So far no clutch slipping with Apex's clutch setup.
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DaveG
96-0029 S-351
Supercharged Speedster
613rwhp, 633rwtq
Posts: 112 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jul 2002
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CustomFastbackCA
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went with the APEX clutch. The spec III have to be ordered and I am not that patient, especially since my dyno appointment is on this coming Tuesday morning at APEX. I also went with a Ford racing adjustable clutch quadrant while I was in there; I don't know about anyone else but my shifting going from my 91 5.0 to my 96 4.6 went from fast to really slow because of the pedal travel I assume.
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www.CustomFastbackCA.com
1995 Dinan M3 Avus Blue Metallic
1967 GT Mustang Fastback (Eleanor)
Ask questions if you have'em, anyone who thinks they're too cool, know's it all, or doesn't want to look stupid has more problems than you.
Posts: 346 | From: Santa Clara | Registered: Jun 2002
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