New Clutch

Iceman12 · 08-01-2006, 08:03 AM

This is a subject I haven't seen talked about all that much, (or maybe I just missed a lot or threads). My stock clutch is starting to go I think, won't really lock up well until the pedal is ALL the way out, (used to be about 75% out and it was locked) and on slow starts on hills (even small ones) it chugs a lil. So I think I need to start looking for a new clutch soon and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a good choice.

The car is only haveing bolt ons for now, then suspension work, then someday a motor rebuild that will come with a 6 spd as well, so I won't need anything too radical right now.

I've glanced at a couple in the past. I noticed a 11" clutch upgrade to the 99-01 Cobra clutch pretty cheap. Or I could go for a King Cobra clutch, but I heard they kind of work more like an ON/OFF switch than a clutch. Then there are a bunch of aftermarket ones I could consider, thats why I need suggestions. Thanks.

BTW car has 50K on the clock, had 23K on it when I bought it and learned to drive stick on it.

r3dn3ck · 08-01-2006, 09:06 AM

King cobra are damn near stock. Centerforce, Spec, RAM, Zoom, etc.. all have nice clutches. Some complaints about Spec but all the others have very solid reputations. I'd get a centerforce. You'll like the low pedal effort and they are very strong grippers under load.

08-01-2006, 09:22 AM

I have the King Cobra and I like it...good pedal feel and grips well too. It will cause the pdeal to feel a bit heavier than stock, but I like it that way.

spike_africa · 08-01-2006, 09:33 AM

YOu also need to think to the future like how much power do you want to make. Cause rebuying a clutch cause you baought one not suited for higher hp that got smoked would suck.

Me i just bought a SPEC stage 2 for my nitrous feed 2v. I will let you know in a few days how it is.

it'llgo · 08-06-2006, 07:16 PM

When i did my 11" upgrade I had such a hard time getting the tranny back in that I ended up cutting off the 2 little "ears" off the bell housing just to get more clearance. Then it finally went in. Pretty happy after all done. We'll see if I can't break that sucker after I put the blower in!

97Gt · 08-06-2006, 07:54 PM

my clutch did the same. On mine all it was is the clutch cable going bad. I bought an adjustable cable kit and it fix the problem.

Iceman12 · 08-07-2006, 04:44 AM

clutch cable is something to consider, it is ten years old now.

then again, the clutch is ten years old....

might try the adjustable clutch cable first though

08-07-2006, 05:47 AM

SPEC Clutch & Steeda Clutch Adjuster Kit FTW!!

08-01-2006, 08:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Iceman12 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Just outside our nations capital, on the VA side. Posts: 51	New Clutch This is a subject I haven't seen talked about all that much, (or maybe I just missed a lot or threads). My stock clutch is starting to go I think, won't really lock up well until the pedal is ALL the way out, (used to be about 75% out and it was locked) and on slow starts on hills (even small ones) it chugs a lil. So I think I need to start looking for a new clutch soon and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a good choice. The car is only haveing bolt ons for now, then suspension work, then someday a motor rebuild that will come with a 6 spd as well, so I won't need anything too radical right now. I've glanced at a couple in the past. I noticed a 11" clutch upgrade to the 99-01 Cobra clutch pretty cheap. Or I could go for a King Cobra clutch, but I heard they kind of work more like an ON/OFF switch than a clutch. Then there are a bunch of aftermarket ones I could consider, thats why I need suggestions. Thanks. BTW car has 50K on the clock, had 23K on it when I bought it and learned to drive stick on it. __________________ 1997 Mustang Cobra Crystal White Mods - 3.73 gears, MGW short shifter, slotted rotors and HP pads on all 4 corners, Eibach Pro-kit, Mac O/R H-pipe, Flowmaster catback 40 series, UPR Powertube, T-56, Zoom Stage 4 Kevlar clutch, full adjustable clutch cable set-up, Alum driveshaft, Rims + Tires Full-length MM subframe connectors waiting for install.

08-01-2006, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,349	YOu also need to think to the future like how much power do you want to make. Cause rebuying a clutch cause you baought one not suited for higher hp that got smoked would suck. Me i just bought a SPEC stage 2 for my nitrous feed 2v. I will let you know in a few days how it is. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

08-06-2006, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
it'llgo Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 23	When i did my 11" upgrade I had such a hard time getting the tranny back in that I ended up cutting off the 2 little "ears" off the bell housing just to get more clearance. Then it finally went in. Pretty happy after all done. We'll see if I can't break that sucker after I put the blower in! __________________ Scott. 1999 GT- P1SC, BBK shorties, Flowmaster super 40's, UPR o/r x pipe, 11" cobra clutch, 4.10's, 335x17 nittos, full MM front susp. 1/4 ET (100 shot)- 13.1 @109, 2.2 60 foot (zero weight transfer, D.R.'s spinning through 2nd gear)

08-06-2006, 07:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
97Gt Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 68	my clutch did the same. On mine all it was is the clutch cable going bad. I bought an adjustable cable kit and it fix the problem. __________________ Got rid of the 97 and went with a 89 5.0 http://www.bpelowcountry.com/

08-07-2006, 04:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Iceman12 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Just outside our nations capital, on the VA side. Posts: 51	clutch cable is something to consider, it is ten years old now. then again, the clutch is ten years old.... might try the adjustable clutch cable first though __________________ 1997 Mustang Cobra Crystal White Mods - 3.73 gears, MGW short shifter, slotted rotors and HP pads on all 4 corners, Eibach Pro-kit, Mac O/R H-pipe, Flowmaster catback 40 series, UPR Powertube, T-56, Zoom Stage 4 Kevlar clutch, full adjustable clutch cable set-up, Alum driveshaft, Rims + Tires Full-length MM subframe connectors waiting for install.

08-01-2006, 09:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,005	King cobra are damn near stock. Centerforce, Spec, RAM, Zoom, etc.. all have nice clutches. Some complaints about Spec but all the others have very solid reputations. I'd get a centerforce. You'll like the low pedal effort and they are very strong grippers under load.

08-01-2006, 09:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
zigzaggthefag321 Posts: n/a	I have the King Cobra and I like it...good pedal feel and grips well too. It will cause the pdeal to feel a bit heavier than stock, but I like it that way.

08-07-2006, 05:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
wnracing Posts: n/a	SPEC Clutch & Steeda Clutch Adjuster Kit FTW!!

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