Spec & Centerforce clutch guys need some feedback.

spike_africa · 07-23-2006, 07:37 AM

So i am having the hardest time ever choosing a clutch for my car. Its either gonna be a Centerforce Dual Friction or Spec Stage 2. My car is a daily driver that see's up to 200 miles a week. So i was looking at these two because they hold all the power a stock short block can handle and should be pretty daily driver good as far as chater and pedal stiffness. But i just cant choose because of the bad things i hear from SPec and centerforce users.

So i know alot of guys here run these so what is your feedback on them as far as chatter and pedal feel?

I am leanning more towards spec as alot of guys use them and they seem to be hard as nails. Plus then i can support mustangtuning.com which i would kinda like ot do aswell. Looking to buy within the next 2 days.

B-rett · 07-23-2006, 08:12 AM

i have a spec stage one and i like it a lot, no chatter, it gives you a nice amount a pressure when engaging, no problems yet but its only 700-800 miles in so far

todd03blown · 07-23-2006, 09:09 AM

I dont have either clutch but alot of people I know run the SPEC series and love them. Hope this helps a little.

On my 03 I will be upgrading the clutch soon and I will be going the SPEC 3 as well.

Blk02stang · 07-23-2006, 09:24 AM

A friend of mine has a Centerforce stage 3 dual friction and hates it! It chatters alot when it engages. He's planned on a Spec stage 3 already.

MattJ · 07-23-2006, 10:28 AM

My buddy had a spec stage II on his 1997 mustang gt ive driven numerous times. Its driveability is real close to stock but has slightly increased petal pressure. I hopped in and had zero problems rippin on that car and that clutch sure did grab.
I know spec had (or mabye still has) some inspection issues where some deffective clutches went through and that might be the reason for the bad name. You just have to inspect the clutch and make sure everything is straight and sound and have it installed by someone who knows what they are doing and you arent going to hae chatter and problems.

If I ever needed to get a new clutch, it would be a spec stage 2 without any questions asked.

Teal_Beast · 07-24-2006, 06:52 AM

Mcloud FTW!

spike_africa · 07-24-2006, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Teal_Beast

Mcloud FTW!

No thanks thats to much money.

Teal_Beast · 07-24-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by spike_africa

No thanks thats to much money.

i think my kit is like ~300$ new?

NoKturnaL · 07-24-2006, 03:56 PM

I love my Centerforce Dual Friction...I already had a SPEC clutch..and it chattered like crazy...I myself would stay away from ANY staged SPEC clutch.

MattJ · 07-24-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NoKturnaL

I love my Centerforce Dual Friction...I already had a SPEC clutch..and it chattered like crazy...I myself would stay away from ANY staged SPEC clutch.

Chatter at any basic level is an installment problem or deffective product. and its probably not the latter.

NoKturnaL · 07-24-2006, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MattJ

Chatter at any basic level is an installment problem or deffective product. and its probably not the latter.

It was a defective clutch.....with that said. SPEC quality sux...Go for the best. He shouldnt have to play that Hit or miss game with SPEC like Most other have. oh...and If he does choose SPEC. Dont use there Throw-out bearing..its half plastic=crap.

Centerforce Dual Friction FTW

MattJ · 07-24-2006, 04:25 PM

Like I said above in the thread, SPEC had a quality control issue where they let some deffective clutches go through. I dont know if thats true now but id still rather run a SPEC than a Centerforce.

NoKturnaL · 07-24-2006, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattJ

Like I said above in the thread, SPEC had a quality control issue where they let some deffective clutches go through. I dont know if thats true now but id still rather run a SPEC than a Centerforce.

WHATERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR..lol

Centerforce fo life!!!

3V2000GT · 07-24-2006, 06:08 PM

I have the spec stage 2 clutch, ill tell you how i like it in about a week or two

07-23-2006, 07:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,349	Spec & Centerforce clutch guys need some feedback. So i am having the hardest time ever choosing a clutch for my car. Its either gonna be a Centerforce Dual Friction or Spec Stage 2. My car is a daily driver that see's up to 200 miles a week. So i was looking at these two because they hold all the power a stock short block can handle and should be pretty daily driver good as far as chater and pedal stiffness. But i just cant choose because of the bad things i hear from SPec and centerforce users. So i know alot of guys here run these so what is your feedback on them as far as chatter and pedal feel? I am leanning more towards spec as alot of guys use them and they seem to be hard as nails. Plus then i can support mustangtuning.com which i would kinda like ot do aswell. Looking to buy within the next 2 days. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

07-23-2006, 08:12 AM	#2 (permalink)
B-rett BMC Member# 03209 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: north ridgeville, ohio Posts: 1,639	i have a spec stage one and i like it a lot, no chatter, it gives you a nice amount a pressure when engaging, no problems yet but its only 700-800 miles in so far __________________ ---35th Anniversary--- 265 rwhp 288 rwtq

07-23-2006, 09:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
todd03blown Blowns the only way!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 785	I dont have either clutch but alot of people I know run the SPEC series and love them. Hope this helps a little. On my 03 I will be upgrading the clutch soon and I will be going the SPEC 3 as well. __________________ 2008 Nissan Maxima SE Black on Black baby!!

07-23-2006, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
Blk02stang I 8urvtec!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Va Posts: 815	A friend of mine has a Centerforce stage 3 dual friction and hates it! It chatters alot when it engages. He's planned on a Spec stage 3 already. __________________ New toys '07 F-150 black on black and completely blacked out! '96 Mitsu eclipse RS: 'jus your average 2nd gen with a small block 331c.i. and a few bolt-on goodies(175shot) and rwd...1st one to be done! SOLD 2004 GT Annv. edition. Custom Exhaust: o/r X pipe: Eibach Sportline full suspension: Clutchmasters stage 4 clutch: K&N filter: Steeda Tri-ax shifter: Mach 1 shift knob: BFG Drag radials: Compucar "nitrous-n-a-bag" 80-shot Stage I, Compucar Wet kit 125shot stage II

07-23-2006, 10:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	My buddy had a spec stage II on his 1997 mustang gt ive driven numerous times. Its driveability is real close to stock but has slightly increased petal pressure. I hopped in and had zero problems rippin on that car and that clutch sure did grab. I know spec had (or mabye still has) some inspection issues where some deffective clutches went through and that might be the reason for the bad name. You just have to inspect the clutch and make sure everything is straight and sound and have it installed by someone who knows what they are doing and you arent going to hae chatter and problems. If I ever needed to get a new clutch, it would be a spec stage 2 without any questions asked. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

07-24-2006, 06:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Teal_Beast V6 Power Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 944	Mcloud FTW! __________________ '94 v6 Mustang Custom twin turbo kit by Justin @ vmp Split port engine swap from a 2000 v6 mustang 388whp 435wtq Want to go fishing in the Florida Keys? http://www.rustyiv.com/

07-24-2006, 03:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
NoKturnaL MustangTuning 5-oh Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Peabody, MA Posts: 1,950	I love my Centerforce Dual Friction...I already had a SPEC clutch..and it chattered like crazy...I myself would stay away from ANY staged SPEC clutch. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT Coupe 5-Speed Performance K&N Intake Accufab upper Intake Plenum Accufab 70mm Throttle Body Steeda Pullies SCT 4-Bank Chip Dyno Tuned Mac H-pipe Flowmaster Cat-Back Steeda Shifter Centerforce Clutch SLP-Line-Lock And more upgrades visually

07-24-2006, 04:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
MattJ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 10,243	Like I said above in the thread, SPEC had a quality control issue where they let some deffective clutches go through. I dont know if thats true now but id still rather run a SPEC than a Centerforce. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT Premium - Mineral Grey

07-24-2006, 06:08 PM	#14 (permalink)
3V2000GT 46MONSTER Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wheaton, IL Posts: 2,209	I have the spec stage 2 clutch, ill tell you how i like it in about a week or two __________________ 2000 GT Black on Tan, TKO 600: 370rwhp 370rwtq NA Built 3v 2004 Honda CBR 600 F4i Black/Red 2000 SVT Lightning Silver i love jinny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!! lucky is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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