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Old 01-27-2008, 01:44 PM
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Looking for some help in the area of clutch recommendations for my son's 93 LX after the 331 stroker is in. (Should have the motor within 2 weeks, big thanks to Woody at fordstrokers.com)
Would be great if it didn't take a man and small boy to depress, but needs some holding as were are looking at around the 450hp plus range.

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Will start another thread and document the day by day of the removal, installation if anyone is interested.

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Old 01-27-2008, 01:49 PM
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centerforce is always a good bet
and their spec's on it are real too, not inflated like some are.

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Old 01-27-2008, 02:06 PM
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Might wanna think about a Centerforce DFX. That's what I put in mine. Very nice pedal feel for street driving, very aggressive for racing at the track.





The DFX line is the latest series of performance clutches from Centerforce. Centerforce is proud to announce DFX as their competition-proven clutch package for select import and domestic applications. This new DFX series is engineered for competition standards of quality and craftsmanship. The DFX series is aimed at high-end applications that continually demand increased integrity and holding-capacity. DFX scores big, not only with holding-capacity and strength, but also provides some of the best drivability from a race-inspired clutch. DFX retains an easy pedal effort, thanks to Centerforce’s patented ball bearing actuated diaphragm, for smooth engagements without detriment to the vehicle’s release components. The Centerforce DFX performance clutch system utilizes Nodular Iron pressure plate rings and reinforcements designed to help prevent drive strap breakage and safety. The DFX series allows the end user to tailor the performance and style of driving with different choices of clutches and clutch discs: From street/strip to full-on drag racing capability.
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Old 01-27-2008, 02:25 PM
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That DFX is intriguing, do they make that for 26 spline applications?
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Old 01-27-2008, 02:32 PM
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I think so.
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Old 01-27-2008, 02:34 PM
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Is the pedal actually light? ie: King Cobra says less effort than stock but the ones I've felt have definitely been heavier.
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Old 01-27-2008, 02:51 PM
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The pedal effort is awesome. I was truely amazed!!
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Old 01-27-2008, 07:04 PM
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I would reccomend the spec. I am currently running one on this car. i've had them on two other cars as well. Light pedal and really grab hard. It's the only one i'll buy.
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Old 01-27-2008, 07:42 PM
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ORIGINAL: nitrous_bob

centerforce is always a good bet
and their spec's on it are real too, not inflated like some are.

i agree. they're pricey but they have a lifetime warranty
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Old 01-27-2008, 07:44 PM
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ORIGINAL: nitrous_bob

centerforce is always a good bet
and their spec's on it are real too, not inflated like some are.

i agree. they're pricey but they have a lifetime warranty
Who has a lifetime warranty? That's news to me regardless of the manufacturer.
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