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91Gt Stang
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Hi everyone im was just wondering whats a good clutch for a stock 91 5.0 I was thinking about a king cobra but I have heard all kinds of stuff about king cobra's from there really good to there garbage so I dont know what to get what do u guys recomend?
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well i have a king cobra on my 5.0 and no problems so far, i really like and handles a lot of abuse. Also i just put a king cobra on my 4.6 last friday and i love it.

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We offer our own Kevlar clutch which "I" think is second to none. Grabs like crazy and can handle over 700RWHP easy! We have sold 100's of these clutches and have not had 1 person complain about them. Give us a call if you want more information about the clutch.

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[ September 10, 2005, 12:06 PM: Message edited by: Apexmotorsports ]

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Just remember with the Kevlar though comes the CCCCCCChatter! Other than that they work great!

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I think im goin to go with the king cobra but have u guys heard anything about svo clutch's?
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How much do the Kevlars run for??

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quote:
Originally posted by cdog301:
Just remember with the Kevlar though comes the CCCCCCChatter! Other than that they work great!

Our clutch has very little to no chatter. Chatter has never been an issue with most of the our clutches. Another reason our clutch is superior is we use a custom throw out bearing which is all metal.


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[ September 08, 2005, 11:15 AM: Message edited by: Apexmotorsports ]

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quote:
Originally posted by J24I:
How much do the Kevlars run for??

Our Kevlar Clutch is $485 BUT last over 3x longer than a regular clutch. PLUS you will recieve a complete clutch kit which includes

-All Metal Throw out bearing
-Pilot bearing
-Preasure Plate
-Friction Disc
-Plastic Alignment Tool


Mike Mak
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what about centerforce dual friction clutch? how much do they run?I also saw a brand named "zoom" in the summit catalog that is a cheaper price, does anyone have experience with one of those?

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well I think I am going to go ahead and get the king cobra does anyone know where I can pick one up from around sunnyvale?

[ September 09, 2005, 12:01 AM: Message edited by: 91Gt Stang ]

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I love my King Cobra.
I would highly recommend it!

Also, get an aftermarket quadrant and firewall adjuster.

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quote:
Originally posted by 91Gt Stang:
well I think I am going to go ahead and get the king cobra does anyone know where I can pick one up from around sunnyvale?

Give us a call... we also have a custom version of the King Cobra we can sell you or install for you also. Just give Mario or Chris a call and they'll take care of you.

Mike Mak
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2555 Lafayette Blvd. Suite #122
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Phone: 408/588-0075 Fax: 408/588-0089

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[ September 09, 2005, 12:15 AM: Message edited by: Apexmotorsports ]

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quote:
Originally posted by 91Gt Stang:
well I think I am going to go ahead and get the king cobra does anyone know where I can pick one up from around sunnyvale?

Summit Racing. They ship out of Reno so you should receive it in a couple of days. [patriot]
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quote:
Originally posted by 91Gt Stang:
well I think I am going to go ahead and get the king cobra does anyone know where I can pick one up from around sunnyvale?

I got mine off ebay brand new in box for $110 Had it installed at clutchmart for $125 this was about 2 years ago though...I don't know how much prices have changed. I like my king cobra for the small hp my car puts out it works just fine. [patriot]
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me and my friend just did mine, i think he wont mine doing it again for some money

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I probly would have paid someone to do it but I already have my tranny dropped and stuff now I am just looking for a clutch and just put it back togeather what kinda clutch did u put in it I tried summit for a king cobra and they dont carry them anymore so I dont know what to do?
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ford dealership, or ebay.

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I don't think you need a clutch that can handle 700hp in a stock mustang... and summit doesn't sell king cobra's anymore? wtf!

I'd just get the cobra clutch, it'll do you swell.

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Hey everyone thanks for the help I finally found a king cobra from serramonte Ford [Big Grin]
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GOOD CHOICE I HAVE HAD A KING COBRA CLUTCH FOR THREE YEARS AND I LOVE IT TAKES THE ABUSE AND STILL GRABS PRETTY DAMN GOOD. MY FRIEND HAS THE CENTERFORCE CLUTCH HE LIKES IT BUT SAIS IT WEARS OUT QUICK [burnout]
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I've been running full Kevlar clutch disks with the Motorsport HD Pressure plates for years. In fact, B&A Friction in San Jose makes up all my disks for me. I've run them behind high HP 351W's, 351C's, 302's and currntly behind both my 331's. I've never had a chatter issue. They hook up great in auto crossing and road racing.
For what it's worth........................

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Ive had two cars with Centerforce clutches and i never had a problem with either of them.
I just say to stay away from RAM, never heard one good thing.

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i use a dual friction from center force,its great soo far,no problems at all

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