Clutches.. what to get?

[Black03WPB]

Guys, the information out there for clutches for these beasts is so varied and jagged, it's almost a joke.

Im told by some people that the same clutch that will fit a 2002+ GT and 99-01 Cobra will fit our 03 Cobras... but then others say no, it wont.

Whats the truth!?!?

I want a clutch that can safely hold up to 600rwhp or so.. Im looking at going Kenne Bell, or ProCharger.. so Id love to make it safely while not damaging parts ( Looking at the procharger for the lower torque.. yeah I know it sounds crazy.. guess Im a whore for the supra like power curve! )

Also, would the stock flywheel be fine? Ive basically narrowed my clutch choices to the CenterForce Dual Friction Double Pack, as Im told it can hold 650 rwhp without a problem.. but hey, then again, Ive heard that swampland in Florida is a good investment..

-Ryan

 

[Black03WPB]

up, the search provides NO answers to these questions, and I know they are widely asked in the terminator world!

 

[Oh Three Cobra]

I'd go with an Exedy twin disk if they make it for out cars. I can check on monday, but I bet they do. Its expensive, but comes with flywheel, is rebuildable, and will hold a ton of power with very easy engagement.

 

[Black03WPB]

How much is " expensive " ? Im only looking to spend at max, $500 for the clutch. I can probably get a free flywheel from ford, so thats not a worry.. and since the TOB is a TSB I can get one for free from Ford as well..

Unless I should just replace the TOB and the flywheel with the new clutch?

 

[Easy]

Originally posted by Black03WPB
How much is " expensive " ? Im only looking to spend at max, $500 for the clutch. I can probably get a free flywheel from ford, so thats not a worry.. and since the TOB is a TSB I can get one for free from Ford as well..

Unless I should just replace the TOB and the flywheel with the new clutch?

:lol1: try 500x4 = exedy twin disk , sorry bud :uh oh:

 

[Black03WPB]

Originally posted by Easy
:lol1: try 500x4 = exedy twin disk , sorry bud :uh oh:

lol, no way in hell Im dropping that kind of cash on a clutch..
Id just as soon get the McLeod Clutch...

-Ryan

 

[hpbyhermann]

a simple dual friction works well in 600 h.p. applications...

I have dozen's out there with this...for the more radical cars i use the special order centerforce with the more aggressive material on both side......hermann:burnout:

 

[Greg Anderson]

I use a spec stage3 with 2 pucks removed to make it a 4 puck. It works great and has an easy pedal. And its cheap!

 

[2xlr8]

I'm also in the market for a new clutch. The Spec Stage 3 that I have is starting to squeal during cold starts. (This is a result of the numerous burnouts etc. that I've done with the current setup and not a reflection on the Spec product.)

Without any compelling advice from the members of this forum, I'll probably go with another Spec Stage 3.

Advice needed - opinions welcome....

 

[Grey03Cobra]

I went with a SPEC 3 clutch and a Fidanza flywheel (stock flywheel is not SFI approved). It has a much lighter feel than my stock clutch did. However, clutch engagment is super fast with the SPEC 3.

 

[Black03WPB]

How much is the fidanza flywheel?

I know my TOB is probably fried.. Is there something I can get that is aftermarket that can assure it wont bust?

I want to get my stuff fixed under Ford TSB for the Retainer sleeve and the TOB itself..

-Ryan

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

Centerforce, SPEC 3 is not the best! Get the Fidanza flywheel with the Centerforce TOB and Dual friction clutch.