Clutches
10-20-2006, 04:51 PM
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Clutches
I see all you guys saying you're putting all these mods on, and it makes me think nobody drives a stock or near stock car but me. I never read anything about clutches. You throw all this extra horsepower and torque on the drive train, but nothing is said about upgrading clutches, which is probably the weakest link in the drive train.
10-20-2006, 05:08 PM
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RE: Clutches
There is a lot of talk about clutches in some of the other forums, which seem to be home to the more serious high-HP guys. Most of the people around here have just a few bolt-ons in which case a new clutch isn't needed.
The stock clutch seems to be ok to at least 350 ft-lb, perhaps more.
There are numerous upgrade options: Centerforce, Fidanza, McLeod, Spec, etc....
Personally I think that the lightweight flyweel & pressure plate clutch options are excellent upgrades, even for a car with stockish HP simply due to the decreased rotating mass.
The stock clutch seems to be ok to at least 350 ft-lb, perhaps more.
There are numerous upgrade options: Centerforce, Fidanza, McLeod, Spec, etc....
Personally I think that the lightweight flyweel & pressure plate clutch options are excellent upgrades, even for a car with stockish HP simply due to the decreased rotating mass.
10-20-2006, 05:53 PM
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RE: Clutches
I hear all this talk about "the other forum"... is it not cool to ask what these other forums are here? I am a loyal MF member but sometimes looking at other sites is valuable for a fresh perspective.
10-20-2006, 05:59 PM
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RE: Clutches
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I hear all this talk about "the other forum"... is it not cool to ask what these other forums are here? I am a loyal MF member but sometimes looking at other sites is valuable for a fresh perspective.
I hear all this talk about "the other forum"... is it not cool to ask what these other forums are here? I am a loyal MF member but sometimes looking at other sites is valuable for a fresh perspective.
Idunno, could be like mustang heave or stangnet?
10-20-2006, 06:32 PM
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RE: Clutches
Another reason could be that this is an 05/06 section. As our cars are newer most are not wearing out the clutches on thes NEW cars. Many people who upgrade the clutch will wait till the stock one goes, although some will not. This may or may not be the reason you are not seeing the new clutches listed.
I know my car is not even a year old and my clutch is strong as ever. I am not thinking about getting a new one until the stock one goes.
With my little bit of hp and 25 years of driving a manual I doubt that I will need to replace this one anytime soon. I cant count the number of 5 speeds I have had over the years. Not once did I wear out a clutch. Translation, no clutch upgrade for now.
JMO
I know my car is not even a year old and my clutch is strong as ever. I am not thinking about getting a new one until the stock one goes.
With my little bit of hp and 25 years of driving a manual I doubt that I will need to replace this one anytime soon. I cant count the number of 5 speeds I have had over the years. Not once did I wear out a clutch. Translation, no clutch upgrade for now.
JMO
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