clutch ????? - Page 2

EZ SPEED · 12-31-2004, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Sendero

My vote: Super King Cobra

svopaul · 12-31-2004, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Shorty

isnt the stage 3 better than the stage 2?

Different material for different power levels. The stage 3 will hold more power than the stage 2. But that doesn't mean you can't plan ahead....example. We installed a stage 3 in Joker's car....he chose that because of his future plans and therefore not having to buy a clutch twice. Not that the stage 2 wouldn't have held up fine but that is why they list different stages....just different material and disc designs.

Shorty · 12-31-2004, 01:16 PM

well that is what i thought, that it would grow with the car. but the way he has it worded it says otherwise. maybe just a misprint.

svopaul · 12-31-2004, 02:54 PM

I wouldn't go more than a stage 3 if you are going to grow into it.....they are still very streetable at that level....

Purple1995Pony · 12-31-2004, 04:14 PM

I've got a SPEC Stage 2, the kevlar one and I like it a lot. no problems with it. Wife has a SPEC Stage 1, lightest pedal I ever drove besides a stock one or a hydraulic setup and it works great and she likes the feel of the light pedal.

Craig K. · 12-31-2004, 04:48 PM

I have a Valeo (OEM supplier for Ford) King Cobra clutch in my car, I like it and have never had slip problems, even when launching at 5K on slicks.

joker · 12-31-2004, 05:14 PM

Yea, shorty, I chose the stage 3 because I figured that if I did have the power to need a stage 3, then it would be better to have it already. The stage 2 would have been enough for my car for a little while, but at the same time a little overkill doesnt hurt. The stage 3 definitely is very streetable, and I am glad I decided to go with it over the stage 2.

Shorty · 12-31-2004, 10:34 PM

my pedal is already a hassle to work with. but i was telling Italian that i think it could be the quadrant or the cable. the clutch now has 120k so i dont think it is causing the stiff pedal. but i am definitely going to go as good as i can. no more than the car is going to be driven i should be able to deal with it. i sure dont want to replace a good clutch in the future.

Wicked · 01-01-2005, 02:08 PM

I had Spec Stage 2 on a mildly modded 5.0. It was more than enough clutch. The stock clutch blew on a powershift. The Spec has a quick engagement and requires a few more RPM to drive smoothly. I loved mine.

Shorty · 01-01-2005, 10:50 PM

what exactly do you mean more RPM to drive smoothly?

12-31-2004, 01:16 PM	#13
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	Re: clutch ????? well that is what i thought, that it would grow with the car. but the way he has it worded it says otherwise. maybe just a misprint.

12-31-2004, 02:54 PM	#14
svopaul Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Odenville Posts: 1,145	Re: clutch ????? I wouldn't go more than a stage 3 if you are going to grow into it.....they are still very streetable at that level.... __________________ Drifting is to road racing as figure skating is to hockey.

12-31-2004, 04:14 PM	#15
Purple1995Pony Friends' Dad/Dad-in-Law Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Taunton, MA Posts: 510	Re: clutch ????? I've got a SPEC Stage 2, the kevlar one and I like it a lot. no problems with it. Wife has a SPEC Stage 1, lightest pedal I ever drove besides a stock one or a hydraulic setup and it works great and she likes the feel of the light pedal. __________________ 95 GT Vert 01 F350 SD *06 300C Hemi AWD*

12-31-2004, 04:48 PM	#16
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Re: clutch ????? I have a Valeo (OEM supplier for Ford) King Cobra clutch in my car, I like it and have never had slip problems, even when launching at 5K on slicks.

12-31-2004, 05:14 PM	#17
joker Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 2,452	Re: clutch ????? Yea, shorty, I chose the stage 3 because I figured that if I did have the power to need a stage 3, then it would be better to have it already. The stage 2 would have been enough for my car for a little while, but at the same time a little overkill doesnt hurt. The stage 3 definitely is very streetable, and I am glad I decided to go with it over the stage 2.

12-31-2004, 10:34 PM	#18
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	Re: clutch ????? my pedal is already a hassle to work with. but i was telling Italian that i think it could be the quadrant or the cable. the clutch now has 120k so i dont think it is causing the stiff pedal. but i am definitely going to go as good as i can. no more than the car is going to be driven i should be able to deal with it. i sure dont want to replace a good clutch in the future.

01-01-2005, 02:08 PM	#19
Wicked Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 1,371	Re: clutch ????? I had Spec Stage 2 on a mildly modded 5.0. It was more than enough clutch. The stock clutch blew on a powershift. The Spec has a quick engagement and requires a few more RPM to drive smoothly. I loved mine.

01-01-2005, 10:50 PM	#20
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	Re: clutch ????? what exactly do you mean more RPM to drive smoothly?