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50DADDY
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Anyone ever used one of these and what did you think of it?

[ June 01, 2004, 07:24 PM: Message edited by: 50DADDY ]

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Posts: 4827 | From: Suckramento | Registered: Jul 2003 | :

Glenn
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Member # 520

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they are good clutches if you don't plan on really making serious HP.

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Posts: 2009 | From: Stationed on a Pacific Island, Guam | Registered: Oct 2001 | :

Quick 88LX
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Member # 1950

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I bought a used one off the50ho about 2 years ago. Even though it was used, it still grabbed like a new clutch and I never had a problem with it. I am not sure how much power they can handle though.

Edit: I have gone with SPEC since though. And these grab veeeery well.

[ June 01, 2004, 09:34 PM: Message edited by: Quick 88LX ]

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Posts: 1785 | From: Fairfield, CA/Okinawa, Japan | Registered: Oct 2002 | :

50DADDY
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I heard the clutch pedal was really hard on these.You guys know if this is true?

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Posts: 4827 | From: Suckramento | Registered: Jul 2003 | :

9lbpony
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Member # 3510

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it's a bit stiff. Mine has held up to 430rwhp for about 50,000 miles now.

Posts: 111 | Registered: Oct 2003 | :

50DADDY
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Sounds like itll work for me,thanks guys. [burnout]

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Posts: 4827 | From: Suckramento | Registered: Jul 2003 | :

PurpleNotch
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Member # 2902

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To be honest with you i hate the feel of the cobra clutch after like three launches it gets mushy but mine is still holding up with no slippage on the dyno with 515 horsepower so i guess it is an ok clutch but if i could do it again i would put in a centerforce. [patriot]

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Posts: 3177 | From: Bay area | Registered: Jun 2003 | :

88DroptopGT
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Member # 2535

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I have a King Cobra installed on my 'vert. Somewhat stiff but nothing like a Spec stg. 3+ clutch. It's still grabby after 5,000+ miles of driving. I'm not pushing huge numbers so it should up for you. I'm going spec next time though.

Posts: 3978 | From: 707 | Registered: Mar 2003 | :

sac 5.0
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Member # 2980

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quote:
Originally posted by 50DADDY:
I heard the clutch pedal was really hard on these.You guys know if this is true?

jeff the pressure plate sucks the pedal is way hard and you will break your cable

Posts: 1021 | From: sac | Registered: Jun 2003 | :

Jdub07
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Member # 2728

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have about 5,000 miles on my king cobra. like said before the first few launches are great but seems to have some mush in it now...doesn't slip might be my cable. All in all I like the clutch for the price its great and holds a decent amount of power to it.

[ June 02, 2004, 09:07 AM: Message edited by: Jdub07 ]

Posts: 7282 | Registered: Apr 2003 | :

sac 5.0
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Originally posted by Jdub07:
have about 5,000 miles on my king cobra. like said before the first few launches are great but seems to have some mush in it now...doesn't slip might be my cable. All in all I like the clutch for the price its great and holds a decent amount of power to it.

i went though 3 cables thought the cabels were bad then took out the clutch and the pressure plate was messed up i then went with a kragen specialties and it was much better went thur about 30 5000 rpm launches

Posts: 1021 | From: sac | Registered: Jun 2003 | :

joser90coupe
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Member # 2785

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Does anybody know if it says fordracing or fordmotorsport anywhere on the disk or presure plate to identify that it's a king cobra kit? or any #'s of some sort printed on the items?

Posts: 135 | From: Eastbay 510 | Registered: May 2003 | :

joser90coupe
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anybody?????

Posts: 135 | From: Eastbay 510 | Registered: May 2003 | :

season'd 88
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[ November 06, 2006, 02:30 AM: Message edited by: season'd 88 ]

Posts: 1383 | Registered: Feb 2001 | :

98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
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I liked the two that I had. I wasn't pushing tons of power but I know people that have put a lot of power to them and they held up decently. They are a bit stiffer and would be wise to get an adjustablt clutch Cable. I have a used one if you want to buy it cheap.

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Originally posted by joser90coupe:
Does anybody know if it says fordracing or fordmotorsport anywhere on the disk or presure plate to identify that it's a king cobra kit? or any #'s of some sort printed on the items?

The ones I have always had, the springs on the Clutch disc were always a light blue color, but other then that looked like a regular clutch.

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Posts: 4206 | From: Folsom | Registered: Feb 2002 | :

1992gtdrop
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I also have a King Cobra Clutch in my '92 vert,..the pedal is bit stiff, but it grabs really great,....for the price. Remember you get what you pay for,... If you're not in a rush you might as well save up a little more and get a centerforce, or SPEC [Wink]

if you're thinking about adding serious HP's [burnout]

Outy 5K,

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Hungry Hippo
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i've had mine for 30k+ miles. no complaints

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Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001 | :

9lbpony
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If you go SPEC don't go too crazy - my brother put a stage III in his blown firebird and it's nearly impossible to leave a stoplight without severe clutch chatter. It holds the 550rwhp pretty well though.

Posts: 111 | Registered: Oct 2003 | :

50DADDY
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Member # 3076

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I put the king cobra in the car today.Ill get the tranny in tomorrow and ill let you guys know what i think of it.

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Posts: 4827 | From: Suckramento | Registered: Jul 2003 | :

9Roush8
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I just got a centerforce dual friction and love it. Holds very well. It also has a stock feel to the pedal which is good too. It is a bit pricey compared to a king cobra but an awesome clutch.

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Posts: 788 | From: Manteca | Registered: Feb 2003 | :

50DADDY
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I wouldve got a centerforce,but didnt wanna spend that much.

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Posts: 4827 | From: Suckramento | Registered: Jul 2003 | :

joser90coupe
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Member # 2785

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quote:
Originally posted by 98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX':
I liked the two that I had. I wasn't pushing tons of power but I know people that have put a lot of power to them and they held up decently. They are a bit stiffer and would be wise to get an adjustablt clutch Cable. I have a used one if you want to buy it cheap.

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Originally posted by joser90coupe:
Does anybody know if it says fordracing or fordmotorsport anywhere on the disk or presure plate to identify that it's a king cobra kit? or any #'s of some sort printed on the items?
The ones I have always had, the springs on the Clutch disc were always a light blue color, but other then that looked like a regular clutch.

yeah the one i have has the blueish springs on there so it should be a king cobra.

Posts: 135 | From: Eastbay 510 | Registered: May 2003 | :

50DADDY
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Member # 3076

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King cobra clutch works great!My pedal feels better than the stock clutch did,its actually softer.And no more clutch slipping when i hit second hard either.So far its great.

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Posts: 4827 | From: Suckramento | Registered: Jul 2003 | :

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