need new clutch
11-17-2006, 10:36 PM
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RE: need new clutch
ok well the shop opened up it up they said i had a "heavy duty clutch" thats why my clutch is so heavy compared to other stangs, is their such a thing?
what are some resonable prices for the the ones you guys recommended?
what are some resonable prices for the the ones you guys recommended?
11-17-2006, 10:55 PM
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RE: need new clutch
I was going to say king cobra...but they dont make em for your trans. I'm putting on in my cobra on sunday, and I've heard nothing but good things about it. I've also heard good things about spec, and a coule of complaints about centerforce (which were more than likly botched installs).
I's also recomend changing the trans fluid while you doing it. I'm using Royal Purple Max Auto Trans fluid in my T-45. I guess its way better than conventional and hopefully is worth the 35 bucks for four quarts...I let you know how it all works out.
Matt
I's also recomend changing the trans fluid while you doing it. I'm using Royal Purple Max Auto Trans fluid in my T-45. I guess its way better than conventional and hopefully is worth the 35 bucks for four quarts...I let you know how it all works out.
Matt
11-17-2006, 10:58 PM
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RE: need new clutch
And I'm assuming you know, but change the throw out bearing and flywheel (or at least resurface it), and mayby even the pilot bearing. As far as heavy duty...there must have been so heavy duty beating on the clutches if you're already changing the second one...I'm assuming you're not the original owner?
Matt
Matt
11-17-2006, 11:00 PM
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RE: need new clutch
if you look at summit, they do sell a king cobra kit for that trans. King cobra is great for cruising but when you hammer it and let the clutch grab, it gives you a nice kick much better than factory 
I've also heard that clutches feel heavier when they are wearing out... not sure... but my king cobra feels SMOOTH yet grabs super tight.
It was about $200 for the kit and alignment tool from summit to my door, and I put it in myself. It was another $40 to have the flywheel resurfaced.
Labor is anywhere from 200-400 depending on where you go. Also, although it may be tempting not to, drive it about 500 miles and stay under 3500 rpm and let it wear in. You'll be glad you did
George
I've also heard that clutches feel heavier when they are wearing out... not sure... but my king cobra feels SMOOTH yet grabs super tight.
It was about $200 for the kit and alignment tool from summit to my door, and I put it in myself. It was another $40 to have the flywheel resurfaced.
Labor is anywhere from 200-400 depending on where you go. Also, although it may be tempting not to, drive it about 500 miles and stay under 3500 rpm and let it wear in. You'll be glad you did
George
11-17-2006, 11:00 PM
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RE: need new clutch
thx ill look into those i was actually looking for the centerforce but i dont know much about the clutch, my car is at the shop right now up on the hydralic lift all opended up lol, do you know around what price would the clutch it self cost me?