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Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
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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Posted by Glenn (Member # 520) on :
 
they are good clutches if you don't plan on really making serious HP.
 

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Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
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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Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
I heard the clutch pedal was really hard on these.You guys know if this is true?
 

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Posted by 9lbpony (Member # 3510) on :
 
it's a bit stiff. Mine has held up to 430rwhp for about 50,000 miles now.
 

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Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
Sounds like itll work for me,thanks guys.
 

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Posted by PurpleNotch (Member # 2902) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by sac 5.0 (Member # 2980) on :
 

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

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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.

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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?

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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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Posted by 1992gtdrop (Member # 4502) on :
 
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 if you're thinking about adding serious HP's

Outy 5K,
G.C.
 

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Posted by HungryHippo (Member # 537) on :
 
i've had mine for 30k+ miles. no complaints
 

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Posted by 9lbpony (Member # 3510) on :
 
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.
 

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Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
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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Posted by Saleen_S281 (Member # 2472) on :
 
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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Posted by 50DADDY (Member # 3076) on :
 
I wouldve got a centerforce,but didnt wanna spend that much.
 

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Posted by joser90coupe (Member # 2785) on :
 

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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?

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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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