Guys running a Centerforce dual friction clutch - need reviews!

[T.O.Snake]

I've narrowed it down to the CF dual friction, and the Spec Stage 2+ for my car. It's at about 500/500 at the wheels, so nothing insane, and it's a daily driver that sees no track duty - just occasional stoplight to stoplight stuff. My major priorities are streetability/no chatter, durability, but still hopefully decent performance/grabbing, and pedal effort compared to stock.

Anyone running either of these clutches, please give me your impressions and advice - gotta make a decision pronto! Thanks.

 

[About2bite]

Great clutch, I had a defective one (or it just couldn't hold the power) but loved the way it worked/felt for the first 3k.

Soft pedal feel and no chatter at all

 

[canada cobra]

running a centerforce dfx (plus 1 yr)....grabs fast, lighter/easier on the legs than stock at the pedal, am told can takes lots more punishment

04 cobra, whipple 15psi, magnaflows, centerforce dfx, foose 19" rims

 

[divided]

running a centerforce dfx (plus 1 yr)....grabs fast, lighter/easier on the legs than stock at the pedal, am told can takes lots more punishment

+1 when adjusted properly. Ive had alot of issues with my adjustments and TOB's.

 

[WHITESVTCOBRA]

it's a great clutch, i just had new one put in right before i got in my accident, worked wonderful.

 

[xavier296]

I liked the DF, but it started slipping alot with the whipple (529/480). I was adjusting it almost every time I drove it cause it was wearing down. It slipped a bunch on the dyno down low. I loved it with lower power, but it couldn't take 600 at the flywheel. It looked fine but alittle thinner when I took it off.

 

[divided]

I liked the DF, but it started slipping alot with the whipple (529/480). I was adjusting it almost every time I drove it cause it was wearing down. It slipped a bunch on the dyno down low. I loved it with lower power, but it couldn't take 600 at the flywheel. It looked fine but alittle thinner when I took it off.

When you adjusted it, you turned the fireall adjuster CLOCKWISE correct?

 

[astippich]

I've been running mine for 18000miles with a 500/500 2.76+2lb ported setup. My car is a daily driver in summer months in Wisconsin. Drives better than stock, holds power, no chatter, can be slipped.

 

[T.O.Snake]

Thanks a lot, guys. I think I'll be going CF dual friction :rockon:

Would it be a good idea to get a fidanza aluminum flywheel while I'm at it? Also, I heard I should go with the FRPP throwout bearing. I guess I should consider a Lethal or McLeod TOB sleeve/tube as well.

Lastly, is a fiore quadrant/adjuster something that I should absolutely consider doing? I've not run an adjuster in the past, but I see a ton of guys with them. I'm kind of a "get in it and go" guy, so I don't want to have to be doing constant adjustments. Will I have to?

 

[FAsnakes]

Thanks a lot, guys. I think I'll be going CF dual friction :rockon:

Would it be a good idea to get a fidanza aluminum flywheel while I'm at it? Also, I heard I should go with the FRPP throwout bearing. I guess I should consider a Lethal or McLeod TOB sleeve/tube as well.

Lastly, is a fiore quadrant/adjuster something that I should absolutely consider doing? I've not run an adjuster in the past, but I see a ton of guys with them. I'm kind of a "get in it and go" guy, so I don't want to have to be doing constant adjustments. Will I have to?

You must install a quadrant and adjuster with this clutch. If not you will not be able to shift properly.. I adjusted mine once and that was it.

I've ran the Dual Friction for about 10k miles and am quite happy with it. I also went with a fidanza flywheel and don't forget about going with a 26 spline input shaft while the tranny is dropped.

Holds fine at my power level (550)

 

[Evil Bender]

I,ve had a DF for 2 years now,great clutch.I got the Ford Steel flywheel,no chatter.

 

[astippich]

Thanks a lot, guys. I think I'll be going CF dual friction :rockon:

Would it be a good idea to get a fidanza aluminum flywheel while I'm at it? Also, I heard I should go with the FRPP throwout bearing. I guess I should consider a Lethal or McLeod TOB sleeve/tube as well.

Lastly, is a fiore quadrant/adjuster something that I should absolutely consider doing? I've not run an adjuster in the past, but I see a ton of guys with them. I'm kind of a "get in it and go" guy, so I don't want to have to be doing constant adjustments. Will I have to?

I run a fidanza aluminum flywheel, fiore microclick adj, fiore quadrant, 26 spline shaft, and a mcleod tob. I am happy with every piece of this setup.

 

[wjurls]

Mods in my sig, but a year now on my DF, Fidanza FW, Lethal TOB tube, FRPP TOB, and Fiore adj & quadrant. Holds great and very streetable.

 

[T.O.Snake]

Cool - thanks a bunch, guys!

 

[04cobra13]

I may be needing a new clutch soon(even though the stocker is still going strong) seems like i might go CF with all the good reviews...

 

[T.O.Snake]

So here's the list I'm considering:

- CF dual friction
- Fidanza aluminum flywheel
- 26 spline shaft (still debating that one)
- Fiore quadrant/firewall adjuster
- Lethal TOB sleeve
- FRPP HD TOB

Two more quick questions - is something like the LDC freeplay mod something I need to do? Also, I heard a couple guys say I should get a new Ford (FRPP?) pilot bearing. Can anyone comment on these two things?

 

[IronTerp]

I've narrowed it down to the CF dual friction, and the Spec Stage 2+ for my car. It's at about 500/500 at the wheels, so nothing insane, and it's a daily driver that sees no track duty - just occasional stoplight to stoplight stuff. My major priorities are streetability/no chatter, durability, but still hopefully decent performance/grabbing, and pedal effort compared to stock.

With your use of yor Cobra, the DF should be fine. If however, you get the track bug and want to hit the strip, I would upgrade.

 

[langod]

Don't know if it's the same clutch or not, (don't know much about clutches in general) but the previous owner of my car put in a Centerforce II. I like it a lot. Way better than any other stockl Cobras I've driven. Very easy pedal effort (softer even then my 02 GT) and you can easily feel where it engages. Easy to modulate.