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T-Top Five-o
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Hey I'm wondering what company makes the best clutch?
I was thinking of getting a ford racing king cobra clutch.
Posts: 319 | From: San Jose, Ca. | Registered: Oct 2003
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
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it depends on your application if you are not that fast but have some mods then I would suggest a king Cobra Clutch. I had it and it was great!
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the50ho
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yeah, I ran several king cobra clutches on my old fox and LOVED them...
I'm going with a spec stage 3 on this car soon though ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 4056 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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T-Top Five-o
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How about ram clutches ? Are they any good? Horse power around 400.
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
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ram clutchs are really good but I think you need the billet flywheel, so thats just another cost but they are really good clutchs!
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Posts: 4206 | From: Folsom | Registered: Feb 2002
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T-Top Five-o
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For the ram clutch would I have to get a new quad link cable?
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
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I don't think so but its always something nice to have an adjustable clutch cable
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93mustangt
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DO NOT USE A RAM CLUTCH, THEY SUCK. Use only the best MCLEOD. I run that clutch and its next to nothing
Posts: 543 | From: Orange county, Ca | Registered: Dec 2001
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the50ho
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too each thier own, but I'm also not a big fan of Ram clutches.
Get a spec and you wont regret.......hey wait....that ryhmed...I think i May call spec and tell themn I want to work on thier advertising team ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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Posts: 4056 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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MR GO FAST
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Go with Spec. I will be installing my Spec 1 this weekend that i got from Jim at fourvalve.com I have a 86 Gt that will be getting gears and an off road very soon.
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Posts: 3729 | From: ATWATER/SANJO/RWC | Registered: Nov 2002
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Sean90GT
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Well if you are putting out 400hp then I would not suggest the King Cobra. Look at a SPEC Stage II or III depending on the street manners you are looking for.
I am only making a little over 300hp and did this to my King Cobra:
The friggin' thing exploded on me on the freeway shifting to fourth (at about 5500 RPM). I now have a SPEC Stage II and am very happy with it. It has the same pedal feel as the King Cobra (a little stiff), grabs nicely and is rated up to 475HP.
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Posts: 543 | From: Then: San Jose, CA Now: Phoenix, AZ | Registered: Jul 2000
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chosen1
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I love my centerforce DF clutch. A little stiff, but it has never slipped, and its been through 2 motors.
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T-Top Five-o
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![[Eek!]](eek.gif) ok no king cobra
Posts: 319 | From: San Jose, Ca. | Registered: Oct 2003
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T-Top Five-o
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For the spec stage 2 clutch would I need a new flywheel?
Posts: 319 | From: San Jose, Ca. | Registered: Oct 2003
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Sean90GT
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Originally posted by five-0:
For the spec stage 2 clutch would I need a new flywheel?
No. I am running the FMS flywheel which is basically the stock replacement. Just make sure that yours is smooth or have it turned.
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Posts: 543 | From: Then: San Jose, CA Now: Phoenix, AZ | Registered: Jul 2000
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wilit
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If you're making lots of power, I'd check into getting a twin disc setup. They have twice the surface area as a single disc, and usually the pedal pressure required to release the clutch is less on a twin disc because you don't need to use a massive pressure plate. They can be somewhat tricky to drive on the street depending on the sytle of discs you use though.
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"If a man hasn't found something worth dying for, he isn't fit to live." - Martin Luther King Jr.
Posts: 4793 | From: 37.78514° North 122.40100° West | Registered: Oct 2003
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
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Originally posted by Sean90GT:
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Originally posted by five-0:
For the spec stage 2 clutch would I need a new flywheel?
No. I am running the FMS flywheel which is basically the stock replacement. Just make sure that yours is smooth or have it turned.
Yes always have your Flywheel re-surfaces when you put on a new clutch and if you are putting out that much HP then I would suggest a spec stage II
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Posts: 4206 | From: Folsom | Registered: Feb 2002
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Yellow94GT
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Just what Ram clutch are you people not liking? I ran a Ram 900 for a long time with NO problems. And we are talking HUNDREDS of passes and 10's of THOUSANDS of miles with no problems.
Spec on the other hand.....
Spec is the perfict examle of a poor product getting enough internet hype that it somehow becomes the "top of the line". Spec products are VERY hit and miss, I would say that about 1 in every 5 clutch kits they sell actually has a throwout bearing that DOESN'T squeel and about 7 out of 10 of there clutches DO NOT live up to there rating, thats if they work at all. I have delt with more than my fair share of Spec products and I have to say that I will NEVER use any of there stuff on a vehical I own or work on ever again.
You can listen to those who sit and read message borads all day or you can listen to those who have already done the things you have questions about. Your choice.
Just my .02
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Posts: 5990 | From: Cameron Park, Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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Rob [5LVENOM]
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I second the Centerforce DF. No complaints.
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the50ho
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quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
Just what Ram clutch are you people not liking? I ran a Ram 900 for a long time with NO problems. And we are talking HUNDREDS of passes and 10's of THOUSANDS of miles with no problems.
Spec on the other hand.....
Spec is the perfict examle of a poor product getting enough internet hype that it somehow becomes the "top of the line". Spec products are VERY hit and miss, I would say that about 1 in every 5 clutch kits they sell actually has a throwout bearing that DOESN'T squeel and about 7 out of 10 of there clutches DO NOT live up to there rating, thats if they work at all. I have delt with more than my fair share of Spec products and I have to say that I will NEVER use any of there stuff on a vehical I own or work on ever again.
You can listen to those who sit and read message borads all day or you can listen to those who have already done the things you have questions about. Your choice.
Just my .02
holy jesus...so glad I just bought a spec clutch from you ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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Posts: 4056 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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Fostang
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stage 3 spec
sqeeek pop pop pop going while in first gear and taking off.
Definatly now how I want to impress the ladies.
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Posts: 3011 | From: Stockton/Danville | Registered: Nov 2003
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PeNiNsula302
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quote:
Originally posted by the50ho:
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Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
Just what Ram clutch are you people not liking? I ran a Ram 900 for a long time with NO problems. And we are talking HUNDREDS of passes and 10's of THOUSANDS of miles with no problems.
Spec on the other hand.....
Spec is the perfict examle of a poor product getting enough internet hype that it somehow becomes the "top of the line". Spec products are VERY hit and miss, I would say that about 1 in every 5 clutch kits they sell actually has a throwout bearing that DOESN'T squeel and about 7 out of 10 of there clutches DO NOT live up to there rating, thats if they work at all. I have delt with more than my fair share of Spec products and I have to say that I will NEVER use any of there stuff on a vehical I own or work on ever again.
You can listen to those who sit and read message borads all day or you can listen to those who have already done the things you have questions about. Your choice.
Just my .02
holy jesus...so glad I just bought a spec clutch from you
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
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quote:
Originally posted by the50ho:
quote:
Originally posted by Yellow94GT:
Just what Ram clutch are you people not liking? I ran a Ram 900 for a long time with NO problems. And we are talking HUNDREDS of passes and 10's of THOUSANDS of miles with no problems.
Spec on the other hand.....
Spec is the perfict examle of a poor product getting enough internet hype that it somehow becomes the "top of the line". Spec products are VERY hit and miss, I would say that about 1 in every 5 clutch kits they sell actually has a throwout bearing that DOESN'T squeel and about 7 out of 10 of there clutches DO NOT live up to there rating, thats if they work at all. I have delt with more than my fair share of Spec products and I have to say that I will NEVER use any of there stuff on a vehical I own or work on ever again.
You can listen to those who sit and read message borads all day or you can listen to those who have already done the things you have questions about. Your choice.
Just my .02
holy jesus...so glad I just bought a spec clutch from you
that one is actaully one of the 7 out of 10 that works. your in luck.
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88 4runner on 42's
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the50ho
THE50HO
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okay wtf....
What clutch do I need to buy at this point?
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Too many motorcycles...and now a destroyed arm from Motocross...brrraaappp
Posts: 4056 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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