SPEC clutches - Page 2

Wall96cobra · 03-17-2005, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by tacbear

Did I screw up getting a King Cobra? I plan on 375rwhp.

You'll be fine with it, mine is just starting to go after 3yrs.

Hey Matt what is the difference between the 3 and 3+ (cost & drivability) I know the + looks more streetable.

QWKSNKE · 03-17-2005, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tacbear

Did I screw up getting a King Cobra? I plan on 375rwhp.

no. when you hit 450 and up, then you will need to look at another brand clutch

96GTS · 03-17-2005, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by QWKSNKE

no. when you hit 450 and up, then you will need to look at another brand clutch

Or if you abuse it at the track...

Coupe, whats the weight difference and price difference b/t the standard and aluminum pressure plates?

coupe · 03-18-2005, 09:16 AM

Wall: The 3 is inherently a "grabby" design with the 6 pucks...the 3+ is indeed smoother when it comes to drivability. It's expensive though because of the material (exclusive to our stuff) and the pressure plate is set up like the stage 5! The 3+ retails for $149 more than the 3.

96: The aluminmu p.p. is about 30% lighter than the steel one (even though it still retains the stamped steel cover and steel diaphragm springs). It runs $199 more than the standard; but you ought to feel the difference. It's great for road-racing with our aluminum flywheel (or your Fidanza). People looking to shave weight always go for the option...the aluminum plate is also set up with a bit more spring force...so more clamp load.

Tac: The K.K. is probably fine. They are a Valeo clutch with some modifications to the pressure plate...stock organic disk. Our Stage 1 will outperform it but it's a decent clutch.

Just a note guys: Don't overkill it on the clutch. I found out we have a couple real-street racers (contingency) that were at NMRA & FFW: They use the aluminum plate (because of its clamp load) and either a Stage 1 or Stage 2 disk! This is because they like the longevity these disks offer and they are still holding around 5-600 ft.lbs. and running deep 10's. With a nearly stock feel.

QWKSNKE · 03-18-2005, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 96GTS

Or if you abuse it at the track...

my k.k. held up fine under high torque track abuse

03-18-2005, 09:16 AM	#14
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	Re: SPEC clutches Wall: The 3 is inherently a "grabby" design with the 6 pucks...the 3+ is indeed smoother when it comes to drivability. It's expensive though because of the material (exclusive to our stuff) and the pressure plate is set up like the stage 5! The 3+ retails for $149 more than the 3. 96: The aluminmu p.p. is about 30% lighter than the steel one (even though it still retains the stamped steel cover and steel diaphragm springs). It runs $199 more than the standard; but you ought to feel the difference. It's great for road-racing with our aluminum flywheel (or your Fidanza). People looking to shave weight always go for the option...the aluminum plate is also set up with a bit more spring force...so more clamp load. Tac: The K.K. is probably fine. They are a Valeo clutch with some modifications to the pressure plate...stock organic disk. Our Stage 1 will outperform it but it's a decent clutch. Just a note guys: Don't overkill it on the clutch. I found out we have a couple real-street racers (contingency) that were at NMRA & FFW: They use the aluminum plate (because of its clamp load) and either a Stage 1 or Stage 2 disk! This is because they like the longevity these disks offer and they are still holding around 5-600 ft.lbs. and running deep 10's. With a nearly stock feel.