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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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well my clutch is definitely on the way out, I've got a squeaky throw out bearing and the clutch occasionally chatters,

im looking at this one

http://www.lethalperformance.com/clu...spline-p-14092

anyone have any experience with it?
also whats the difference between 10 spline and 26 spline? (dumb question)
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 05:26 PM
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I would go with the Centerforce DF over the spec especially if you DD your car or drive it quite a bit.
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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I agree with the ^^^^ Centerforce DF ftw!!
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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26 spline is stronger, but you would need to swap out your input shaft in your transmission. I would HIGHLY recommend it. I have seen SO MANY broken 10 splines at the shop, with just bolt on, pullied Cobras... With any kind of a sticky tire...
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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just looked into the 26 spline imput shafts, and i cant really afford it right now, im flat broke, just found out i have to pay in taxes, wtf.. and have like 100 dollars, is there anything that could break if i held off on a new clutch for awhile?
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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I know it's not ideal, but ebay has some clutch kits for around $100. Some will say they are garbage, but I ran one in a 450rwhp Supra for 40k miles and it was holding strong when I sold it. The only thing I would do if you go that route is get a Timken TOB. What's the worst that can happen, you're out $100 bucks after 10k miles. Yeah, I realize the labor to change a clutch really sucks, but if you really are in need of a clutch and have no money, ebay cheapos are a good way to go. I've also run one of these in a 375rwhp fox body. Keep us posted on what you do.
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 08:57 AM
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I'll be installing it myself no matter what I get, I'm capable and i have friends with all the toys you could ever need =) i want to save for a month or two and buy a spec of centerforce, I'll probably just avoid driving as much as possible until i get some cash
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 01:37 PM
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yea or just baby the car...my buddys 96 lt1 t/a has a shot clutch that he drove for 600 miles whil eit slipped and could only go 1/4 throttle...nothing broke on it, just got anew one installed..and my .02 is that i have the Spec Stage 2 clutch no the 2+ and the 2 is plenty....it is a great DD streetable clutch....goodluck
Old Apr 22, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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does the centerforce DF come with a TOB and alignment tool like the spec clutches do?
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