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Topic: SPEC vs. FRPP King Cobra Clutch
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Mach0ne351
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hey guys
ok, im due for a new clutch very soon, and im confused on what i should get. what are your pros and cons to both.
i have a 2001 cobra, that i use for street use a lot, and i take it too the autox, open track and drag strip from time to time, but not often. basical 01 cobra bolt ons, gears, and pushings about 300rwhp. input please ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
marek
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www.32valve.com
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ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA
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yeah id like to know the same thing.. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Mach0ne351
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money is an issue, so these are the two i have my eyes on. if all goes to shit, ill get a factory replacement, which i dont want. if i had a choice, i would probably go with the apex dual kevlar clutch, but i dont have $475 for a clutch.....my budget is in these two....
SPEC clutches go for like $200-$350
King Cobra is like $180 i think....no too sure on that..
marek
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SCT Tuned by APEX Motorsports @ 317rwhp/304rwtq
www.32valve.com
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h8louzn
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I have had both the spec. and centerforce.
I will take the centerforce again in a heartbeat.
Spec was ok but I didn't like the pedal feel.
[ May 16, 2005, 03:33 PM: Message edited by: h8louzn ]
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h8louzn
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[ May 16, 2005, 03:32 PM: Message edited by: h8louzn ]
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Mach0ne351
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now, how stiff was the clutch pedal? did it engage like a factory 01+ clutch? or did it engage high on the release of the clutch pedal? thanks bro ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
marek
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2001 SVT Cobra
SCT Tuned by APEX Motorsports @ 317rwhp/304rwtq
www.32valve.com
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ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA
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i have a frwind and he said that the spec grabs to hard when ur driving normal...that it jerks the car..so i think ima go with the centerforce clutch..
but where to get one is the next question?
and how much is a good price, and what model?
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Mach0ne351
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hmmm, i dont know what to get. i really dont haha....im heard elsewhere that the centerforce is just as bad as the SPEC and KC.....what other clutches are there??? what the hell!! lol
marek
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2001 SVT Cobra
SCT Tuned by APEX Motorsports @ 317rwhp/304rwtq
www.32valve.com
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AJBlackGT
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quote:
Originally posted by ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA:
i have a frwind and he said that the spec grabs to hard when ur driving normal...that it jerks the car..so i think ima go with the centerforce clutch..
but where to get one is the next question?
and how much is a good price, and what model?
The spec stage 3 is very grabby yes.
But the 1 and 2 are fine for a daily driver. I have the SPEC stage 2 and it has lasted longer than the stock replacement, and a king cobra clutch, and i like the pedal feel of the spec a lot better than the king cobra also.
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Mach0ne351
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now, did engage high on the pedal or low? thanks for the input
marek
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2001 SVT Cobra
SCT Tuned by APEX Motorsports @ 317rwhp/304rwtq
www.32valve.com
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RobertTS
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Mcleod clutch is the best from what Ive heard, but it is expensive.. ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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AJBlackGT
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quote:
Originally posted by Mach0ne351:
now, did engage high on the pedal or low? thanks for the input
marek
Where it engages is a matter of the adjustment, not the clutch itslef. Get a firewalll adjuster and you can have any clutch engage just about anywhere you want it to. I have my spec 2 engaging about halfway from the floor in the pedal travel. i cant stand it when they engage all the way at the top of the travel.
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Sean90GT
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I had the KC and managed to detonate it on the freeway. It wasn't pretty and left me stranded.
I've since been running a SPEC Stage II. The pedal feel is similar to the KC (stiff). I have it adjusted to engage about 2 inches off of the floor. It's not grabby at all. Fine for daily driving and cruising. So far I'm happy.
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Mach0ne351
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i have a steeda firewall adjuster sitting at home. just waiting for a the whole clutch replacement for that to go in...im almost looking into a Maximum Motorsports Aluminum Clutch Quadrant.
ya, i am leaning toward a SPEC 2. Mcleod and the Apex clutches are sweet, but WAY expensive. i dont have that kind of money to blow away on a clutch...$280 is a good price for a high-performance clutch...
any more thoughts on the SPEC?
ya, ive heard some bad things about the KC clutch. i hate this haha...dont know what to do...
marek
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2001 SVT Cobra
SCT Tuned by APEX Motorsports @ 317rwhp/304rwtq
www.32valve.com
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ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA
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i know how u fell cause im lokin 4 a cltuch too.....on my cable adjustment if i put it to high the clutch completly slips/ odsnt grab,,,and if i put it too lose it feels like shit...does reallt hit hard when i shift to 2nd..
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ALLEYEZONMYCOBRA
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excuse my errors
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1Sicgt
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Well I originally had a KC, but have a spec now, I wouldn't go back.
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h8louzn
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the centerforce has less pedal effort than the spec.
That is why I liked it. After 1 hour of stop and go you will be alot happier.
Just my .02
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