What type of Clutch to get?

[stang2000]

Spec Stage 1 or Stage 2
Centerforce Dual Friction
Ram Performance Powergrip
Ford Racing King Cobra

I was wanting to get everyone's input on what type of clutch and fly wheel to run in my stang. I'm having trouble making a decision.

2000 Ford Mustang GT
P1SC ATI Procharger with FR 42# injectors running at 8psi with 2-core intercooler.
Pro-M Blow Thru Mass Air Meter
3.73 Gears
Stock Driveshaft
Stock T-5 Tranny
Pro 5.0 shifter (Upgrading to MGW Shifter)
Rears BFGoodrich 275/40/17 FR500 17x10.5 Chrome Deep Dish Rims
Fronts BFGoorich 245.45.17 FR500 17x9 Chrome Rims
Lakewood Rear 50/50 Drag Shocks
Lakewood Rear Action Traction Bars (Replaces lower control arm and includes an axle wrap, eliminating the need for quad shocks)
Lakewood Rear Upper Control Arms
Lakewood Front 70/30 Drag Struts
Ok There are loads more I've done to the car, but that's just enough to help with the clutch and fly wheel question I believe. Well probably more than needed, but hey, spending over $14,000 in mods and aftermarket parts, you're going to tell.

I believe the clutch is slowly going out. I can't get the power to the ground. It's running around 400 hp(dyno tune this May 06) I just replaced all the tires. I had 245's in the rear and jumped to the 275. It still seems like it doesn't hook up on the road. Although it is 3 degrees outside. I usually don't take it out in the winter, but no snow, so I wanted to get it out. Anyway, I can smell something like clutch fry, lol, when I get through the gears. It's not a tire burn smell, we all know that smell, so I'm thinking the clutch is going out. I figured I'd see for sure when I got the new tires put on (which I did 3 days ago). Still seems to be the same issue.

Any suggestions would be great. Thanks in advance.


My car info: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2218011

 

[helty]

also consider McLeod

then imo, mcleod, centerforce/ford racing, spec in that order.

 

[Lucy]

I have a Centerforce Dual Friction. It grabs great but lets you keep that stock feel of the pedal. I love it. I had a really stiff one on my last mustang(King Cobra clutch) I like this much better its way easier for daily driving.
My car chirps 4th gear w/ the Centerforce. (probably because my tires are bald as hell!!!!!)

 

[Mike97gt]

i have had both the centerforce DF and the king cobra. and i liked them both. my centerforce got destroyed by a leaky rear main, and the clutch fork and pivot ball binding.

my king cobra does not seem to be heavy at all.

 

[bakos24]

LIke Helty said consider the Mcleod. Im trying to decide between the Centerforce and Mcleod and he has me leaning more toward Mcleod. I would go with

1. Mcleod/Centerforce
2. Ford king Cobra
3. Ram
4. Spec (should't even consider this one)

For the flywheel I would try and match it with whichever clutch you go with. If you go with Centerforce clutch, get the centerforce flywheel. Mcleod clutch, get Mcleod flywheel ect.

 

[helty]

LIke Helty said consider the Mcleod. Im trying to decide between the Centerforce and Mcleod and he has me leaning more toward Mcleod. I would go with

1. Mcleod/Centerforce
2. Ford king Cobra
3. Ram
4. Spec (should't even consider this one)

For the flywheel I would try and match it with whichever clutch you go with. If you go with Centerforce clutch, get the centerforce flywheel. Mcleod clutch, get Mcleod flywheel ect.

there was a guy who JUST installed his McLeod a few days ago. He's gonna wait until the break in period is over to leave some feedback on it. If you can wait, maybe that would be a good idea. He said pedal effort was very close to stock.

 

[ToplessStang]

there was a guy who JUST installed his McLeod a few days ago. He's gonna wait until the break in period is over to leave some feedback on it. If you can wait, maybe that would be a good idea. He said pedal effort was very close to stock.

The wait might be a little long, my car will only be out in april. I drove it about 2 miles to get home from the dealer and it felt very good but can't give more than that .

 

[WillDuhhBeast]

On the mcleod note.. is the best place to get it from maximum motorsports?


What kind whould I need for a 2003 gt? I get really confused with clutch talk.

 

[helty]

On the mcleod note.. is the best place to get it from maximum motorsports?


What kind whould I need for a 2003 gt? I get really confused with clutch talk.

Just go to MM's web-site (best prices I know of. Still more expensive than Centerforce/Spec, etc.).

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/clutchpackages.asp

For a 2003 w/ T-3650, you will need either P/N CP-11 or CP-13. CP-13, the stage 3, is probably too much for a street car. I got the Stage 2 (CP-11).