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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 08:57 PM
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anyone use this clutch before? if so how did the pedal feel and how well did it grab? i also herd somthings like spec clutches dont like to fit to well something with it not clearing the bellhousing and if this is in the wrong section im sry
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 06:13 AM
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I use the Spec stage 3. The pedal is light and it grabs awesome. Never heard of a problem with fitment. I dont know what you have but i would not use this clutch unless you have the power recommended for the clutch.
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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If you have a stock mustang or mildly modified one then it's overkill as fastblack said if you don't have the power for it don't get it...I know people aren't a fan of this here and say it's junk but I'm using A King Cobra clutch and run low 11's on it with the juice with no problem
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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I just put a Centerforce dual friction in my wifes 90 vert. Her car is mostly stock. She ran it at the track over the weekend on a pair of et drags and it worked out well. It grabbed nice and has a light pedal feel.
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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If you have a stock mustang or mildly modified one then it's overkill as fastblack said if you don't have the power for it don't get it...I know people aren't a fan of this here and say it's junk but I'm using A King Cobra clutch and run low 11's on it with the juice with no problem
Well i use a king cobra clutch but as you can see in the sig its starting to slip... I am going to be putting in the stage3 spec and i have heard nothing but good... Another clutch i have been looking into is the Centerforce DFX but i heard if they seeto much street time they won't last long do to limited pad life...
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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Spec 3 here...grabs great....heavy, stiff pedal(compared to my King Cobra setup).....when its new ,will chatter abit...untilit wears in ....
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 06:03 PM
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Spec 3 here...grabs great....heavy, stiff pedal(compared to my King Cobra setup).....when its new ,will chatter abit...untilit wears in ....
this about sums it up, I changed to a spec stage 3 because I was tired of my centerforce dual friction slipping.

spec clutches dont slip. but now I have broken 3rd gear in my t-5, and my rear gears because of it.
if you have less than 500rwhp the spec 3 is too much.
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 06:12 PM
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What kinda setup are you going to be running with this clutch? Many of us love our Spec clutches, mine fit perfect.
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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I have a centerforce dual friction and have well over 100 passes on it. Its held up really well to daily driving and going to the track.
Old Sep 25, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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I just took a Spec Stage 3out of my car with the Billet steel flywheel, killer clutch though, one of the hardest hitting ones ive used,....selling it all too, lemme know if your interested



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