Ford Racing TOB still good???

[murse]

I killed my T-45 and I'm in the process of swapping in a T-56. 10 years ago I had a 03 Terminator and the Ford racing TOB was the one to buy. The guy I bought the T-56 swap from said the TOB is now made in china and not worth the money...

Is it true? if so what kind are most people using???

 

[olympic]

The Ford TOB is still a popular choice, install with confidence. I used a Mcleod TOB with my RXT clutch, no issues.

 

[98 svt]

I've always used a Timken.

 

[me32]

I've always used a Timken.

Isnt that what ford use to use?

 

[hotcobra03]

Ford bearing here.

I see made in China on a lot of there boxes

 

[me32]

Ford bearing here.

I see made in China on a lot of there boxes

That sucks to hear

 

[98 svt]

Isnt that what ford use to use?

Yes, I know it used to come with the King Cobra clutches back in the day.

 

[me32]

Yes, I know it used to come with the King Cobra clutches back in the day.

I remember that for my fox i had.

 

[98 svt]

I remember that for my fox i had.

I used to swear by those old Valeo/King Cibra clutches. Had one in my 89, 97, and 98 Cobra.

 

[me32]

I used to swear by those old Valeo/King Cibra clutches. Had one in my 89, 97, and 98 Cobra.

They were a great bang for the buck kits.

 

[Blkkbgt]

I actually have 3 TOB in my possession.

One on my old TR3650 that I know is a FRPP HD unit that was bought 5 years ago.

One on the T56 I just bought.

The last is a new piece that came with an old exedy clutch also purchased 5 years ago.

The ONLY difference I can tell between the 3 is the one on the T56 has a slightly different angular cut on the outside. Other then that they are the same thickness and outside diameter.

When I did that last clutch job 5 years ago I ordered a FRPP HD bearing only to find it looked identical to the one that came with my exedy clutch. There was a bit of grease on each with the same blue tint. The ONLY difference was the boxes. As far as I could tell they were one in same save for the FRPP unit costing more than double. I ended up tossing in the FRPP piece since I couldn't return it.

Maybe at some point there was a genuine difference between the cheapo pieces and the FRPP HD unit. Now days as far as I am concerned one place in China makes them to be rebranded.

 

[murse]

Maybe at some point there was a genuine difference between the cheapo pieces and the FRPP HD unit. Now days as far as I am concerned one place in China makes them to be rebranded.

I think so too, the guy I bought the trans from said "just buy one from advanced auto, it will be the same but half the price"

Thanks for responding

 

[P49Y-CY]

Yup, in 192k of daily driving these cars, I've tried them all, but to me they're really all the same. Longevity depends upon correct setup and adjustment. Now I pretty much just buy the cheapest ones I can find. FWIW.