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Old 03-15-2007, 02:38 PM
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What is a good aftermarket clutch to go with? I want something with a little more grab than factory!

And what is the difference between puck, twin disk, and something like factory?
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Old 03-15-2007, 03:50 PM
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just posted this yesterday and nobady responded, but a puck style is really for race use. You will have a harsh engagement. I have also read that King Cobra clutches don't last long at all! I think because they make the disc thinner for quicker engagement so it wears the little bit of material it has out kinda quick. I have had a Centerforce Dual friction, but that's 90% more holding capacity and has smooth engagement and light pedal effort. That will wear out faster on a stock flywheel and everyday use, but I never had a problem with chattering as well! You will get chattering with puck styles. I just bought a Hays 490-95-201 from Jegs for $270 with all parts needed for install minus pilot bearing! I think Hays is just coming out with the kits for the stangs because I don't see them around much???? They are real big on Mopar and GM's. Heard good things about specII's but check on the chattering thing, which happens on slow engagement city driving!
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Old 03-15-2007, 04:03 PM
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I recommend you avoid all puck style clutchs. I really hate my spec stage 1 its rough as hell
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Old 03-15-2007, 04:07 PM
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I have the king cobra and it grabs a hell of a lot better then the OEM/stock clutch. I love it but I still occasionally have that problem with the TOB making noise[:@][:@][:@]
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Old 03-15-2007, 04:21 PM
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Centerforce huh? How about spec stage II its supposed to have a kevlar disk how much better does this hold up over a organic weave?
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Old 03-15-2007, 04:49 PM
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Centerforce huh? How about spec stage II its supposed to have a kevlar disk how much better does this hold up over a organic weave?
What's that supose to mean?
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Old 03-15-2007, 04:52 PM
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King cobra is all you need. i love mine
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Old 03-15-2007, 05:11 PM
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Nothing, I have heard more good things on centerforce than spec, but spec is cheaper...
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Old 03-15-2007, 05:12 PM
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i have a spec 3 and love it. not much stiffer than stock and holds mucho power.
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Old 03-15-2007, 05:25 PM
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I have used Centerforce in every car I have built and have always had great performance from them. There are of course other good quality manufacturers out there, but I tend to stick with a good product when I find it.
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