2nd Trip, '01 Cobra
 

well went my 2nd time to the track this past weekend. Just installed 3:90 gears and have some wider tires on the rear NT555 315/35's. before the gears in April i ran a 13.8, these are my times from this weekend..

1st

60' - 2.219
1/4 - 13.571
mph - 105.42

2nd

60' - 2.138
1/4 - 13.426
mph - 105.88

3rd pass, after 2nd gear, clutch went out. pretty sure i coudl have pulled a 13.3 or 13.2, but oh well. 60,000 miles ont he factory clutch, i'm thinkin it was just it's time.

Nice times. Since your clutch went out, I recommend a spec stage 1 clutch. Other than having a better feel than the stock clutch, they're also built a little better than the stock ones. So taking it to the track every now and then won't kill it as fast as it would/did your stock one.

what about a stage 2? i only have bolt ons right now, but plan on probably putting on headers, ud pulleys, maybe eventually a mild cam. thats what i'm doin right now tryin to figure out which would be better for me the stg 1 or 2

You could probably still get away with a stage 1 with those mods. They're not going to create that much more horsepower. When you really start getting deep into the engine is when I would consider stage 2. But that's just me. You might want a few more opinions..

yea thanks, i'll look more into it

I loooooved my Spec stage 2. Was an awesome clutch, had a nice heavy pedal and was just all around fun. Definitely more of a racey clutch though..

If your not adding nitrous or a supercharger just get the stage 1 or the like. Your times are pretty good for street tires and your mods. Just need to get that 60' down some more.

just go with the stage two to be safe, you never know what you be adding in the future

Don't get anything bigger than a Spec stage 1. Spec clutches are tranny killers. They grab really hard and usually break the stock input shaft in a trans if the car hooks. Spec stage 2 and up are really aggressive and great track clutches if you have a built trans. If I were you, I would look into a Centerforce dual friction, Fidanza 2.1, or if you're willing to spend a little more a Mcleod. These clutches grab great, but don't put as much stress on the input shaft like the Spec does.

what abotu a new flywheel, should i buy a new flywheel too?

No. Just get your stock one resurfaced.

definitely get the stage 2 at least. No need to go back in and do it a second time if you ever end up adding power. Not too bad on the times.

+1,008

went with the Spec stage 1 and a Tri-Ax short shifter. hope to break into 12's by next summer

nitrous!