Clutch Recommendation - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

934vModFox · 12-20-2011, 03:14 PM

What clutch would you guys & gals recommend for a slight bolt on car, soon to be p1 in the next month or so on Mach.

3rd throw bearing in 54k miles.

Going to just change out clutch while its down.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

-Mark

ModMike · 12-20-2011, 04:37 PM

Personally I have used Ram HD, Powergrip, and HDX with good success, but I know a lot of guys run Spec stage 2 that really like them. Whatever you choose, make sure to allow some room for power level growth or you will end up doing double work and paying double money to upgrade again later.

japan4racing · 12-20-2011, 10:06 PM

what throwout bearing have you been using? might wanna get a better one!

Supra · 12-20-2011, 10:10 PM

centerforce dual friction

934vModFox · 12-20-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by japan4racing

what throwout bearing have you been using? might wanna get a better one!

Buying a car that is having throw out bearing issues.

I believe it is FMS

ASMACH · 12-20-2011, 10:33 PM

Save some money and get a 03/04 cobra clutch. It should be fine with a p1 down the road too

934vModFox · 12-20-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ASMACH

Save some money and get a 03/04 cobra clutch. It should be fine with a p1 down the road too

Care to elaborate?

Stock Replacement?

ASMACH · 12-21-2011, 10:24 AM

I got mine from a ford dealership 2 years ago. To me It drives like the stocker but can handle more abuse.

934vModFox · 12-22-2011, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ModMike

Personally I have used Ram HD, Powergrip, and HDX with good success, but I know a lot of guys run Spec stage 2 that really like them. Whatever you choose, make sure to allow some room for power level growth or you will end up doing double work and paying double money to upgrade again later.

Is the powergrip hard on input shaft?

Had a spec stg 3 on my old 04 gt and it snapped the input shafts in half

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WNTAMACH1 · 12-22-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ASMACH

Save some money and get a 03/04 cobra clutch. It should be fine with a p1 down the road too

That's what I'm considering getting. Promotion Powertrain sells them.

Mudd92 · 12-22-2011, 04:26 PM

I have a centerforce DFX and personally no complaints here. At first i hated there balance shaft thing because of noise but once it was broken in a little bit its been perfect.

WNTAMACH1 · 12-22-2011, 05:56 PM

I may try and knock out a few things at once; Clutch, Aluminum F/W and Tubular K member. I'll have to pull the k anyways since the trans won't come out because of the BBK LT's.

un gm · 12-22-2011, 06:00 PM

Spec 2 here. It holds the power but has annoying chatter. Heard alot of spec users with same complaint. Going with ram or centerforce next.

smith30 · 12-22-2011, 06:18 PM

RAM HDX here and just got through with break in period. I'm happy with it. Slightly stiffer than stock but deff. a daily drive-able clutch. I DD my mach.

934vModFox · 12-22-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by smith30

RAM HDX here and just got through with break in period. I'm happy with it. Slightly stiffer than stock but deff. a daily drive-able clutch. I DD my mach.

Just purchased the Ram Powergrip. rated at 550hp...

Will see how it goes...

Will be installing a MGW Shifter as well

ModMike · 12-23-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 934vModFox

Is the powergrip hard on input shaft?

Had a spec stg 3 on my old 04 gt and it snapped the input shafts in half

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The clutch really isn't the determining factor in that. Alot of other things such as power level and tire grip would matter in that case. Any clutch that holds solid on a good launch with a lot of power could possibly snap a stock 10 spline input shaft. Thankfully (knock on wood) I have not broken mine yet and I launch the crap out of my car with MT ET streets.

ModMike · 12-23-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 934vModFox

Just purchased the Ram Powergrip. rated at 550hp...

Will see how it goes...

Will be installing a MGW Shifter as well

That Powergrip is a good clutch. Your gonna like it. Won't make your left leg bigger than the right like some clutches do and it holds great.

chernandez88 · 12-23-2011, 06:25 PM

using spec 3 plus and handles the 1000 to the wheels just fine.

Thor · 12-23-2011, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Supra

centerforce dual friction

Seriously considering this for my '72 Maverick Grabber; is the pedal pressure kind or does it wear your left leg out?

JimsZ · 12-23-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Supra

centerforce dual friction

Have this in my car and is holding fine with lower pedal pressure than both spec stage 2+ & stock! Much better in traffic and still grabs good

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Thor · 12-24-2011, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JimsZ

Have this in my car and is holding fine with lower pedal pressure than both spec stage 2+ & stock! Much better in traffic and still grabs good

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What are your hp/trq numbers? I'm building for roughly for 550...

dino · 12-24-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ModMike

The clutch really isn't the determining factor in that. Alot of other things such as power level and tire grip would matter in that case. Any clutch that holds solid on a good launch with a lot of power could possibly snap a stock 10 spline input shaft. Thankfully (knock on wood) I have not broken mine yet and I launch the crap out of my car with MT ET streets.

i know 2 bolt on cars that broke stock input shaft with stock clutches. hit or miss.

blown03Mach1 · 12-24-2011, 09:14 PM

Dfx here and hate it! Loved the df and wished I stayed with that one

JimsZ · 12-24-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor

What are your hp/trq numbers? I'm building for roughly for 550...

Nowhere near 550... yet!!! I do tend to abuse it with what I do have N/A though! Glad ti not have the chatter the spec stage 2+ had, but would also believe it had more bite to it

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934vModFox · 12-24-2011, 09:52 PM

I broke 2 input shafts on my 04 Gt ..with spec 3. Bolt on car

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12-20-2011, 03:14 PM	#1
934vModFox Screaming Yellow Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 676	Clutch Recommendation What clutch would you guys & gals recommend for a slight bolt on car, soon to be p1 in the next month or so on Mach. 3rd throw bearing in 54k miles. Going to just change out clutch while its down. Any suggestions? Thanks -Mark

12-20-2011, 04:37 PM	#2
ModMike Modular Maniac Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport, NC Posts: 372	Re: Clutch Recommendation Personally I have used Ram HD, Powergrip, and HDX with good success, but I know a lot of guys run Spec stage 2 that really like them. Whatever you choose, make sure to allow some room for power level growth or you will end up doing double work and paying double money to upgrade again later.

12-20-2011, 10:06 PM	#3
japan4racing not builted Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: perry ga Posts: 1,183	Re: Clutch Recommendation what throwout bearing have you been using? might wanna get a better one! __________________ 2004 Torch Red Mach 1 - C&L cai, Kooks longtubes, Kooks o/r x-pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, Roy's 1/2" spacer, FRPP aluminum d/s, FRPP 4.10's, FRPP billet F/W, Ram HDX, MGW orange handle, H&R Super Sports

12-20-2011, 10:10 PM	#4
Supra Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 259	Re: Clutch Recommendation centerforce dual friction __________________ -2013 DIB Mustang GT - Track pack - Recaro's -2004 Mach 1 - Sold

12-20-2011, 10:33 PM	#6
ASMACH Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carbondale IL Posts: 478	Re: Clutch Recommendation Save some money and get a 03/04 cobra clutch. It should be fine with a p1 down the road too __________________ Black 03 Mach 1 IUP. MMR 900sb 8.5:1 Eaton swapped JLT RAI, MAC Prochamber, SSS Terminator catback, MGW Shifter, MM Coilovers & Panhard Bar, 4.10's, X3 tune by Amazonracing, Pro Motion 3650, 04 Cobra Clutch, and SPEC Alum Flywheel

12-21-2011, 10:24 AM	#8
ASMACH Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Carbondale IL Posts: 478	Re: Clutch Recommendation I got mine from a ford dealership 2 years ago. To me It drives like the stocker but can handle more abuse. __________________ Black 03 Mach 1 IUP. MMR 900sb 8.5:1 Eaton swapped JLT RAI, MAC Prochamber, SSS Terminator catback, MGW Shifter, MM Coilovers & Panhard Bar, 4.10's, X3 tune by Amazonracing, Pro Motion 3650, 04 Cobra Clutch, and SPEC Alum Flywheel

12-22-2011, 04:26 PM	#11
Mudd92 03 Mach Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 1,396	Re: Clutch Recommendation I have a centerforce DFX and personally no complaints here. At first i hated there balance shaft thing because of noise but once it was broken in a little bit its been perfect. __________________ -03 AB Mach 5spd Accufab TB, BBK LT's, BBK O/R X, Mac Catback, JLT RAI, 98 Cobra intake cams, EBC redstuff pads, slotted drilled rotors, 31 spline mosers, 31 spline cobra posi, 3" studs, FRPP 3:73, welded tubes, smoked tails. Eaton swap! 465hp,425tq @ 15deg and 3.4pulley @ 10lb. T56 magnum! - Tuned by Eric Brooks! Built motor coming soon -95 Chevy C1500 5.7 auto Stock, tow rig and DD. -Joey

12-22-2011, 05:56 PM	#12
WNTAMACH1 WNTAMACH1 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 2,394	Re: Clutch Recommendation I may try and knock out a few things at once; Clutch, Aluminum F/W and Tubular K member. I'll have to pull the k anyways since the trans won't come out because of the BBK LT's. __________________ 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1-315 RWHP/ 336 RWTQ 2013 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 Auto- 421/406 SOLD 2013 Ford Taurus SHO PP - Daily Driver

12-22-2011, 06:00 PM	#13
un gm occasional user Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hood cnty TX Posts: 927	Re: Clutch Recommendation Spec 2 here. It holds the power but has annoying chatter. Heard alot of spec users with same complaint. Going with ram or centerforce next. __________________ 03 dsg 5spd P1SC and stuff. Tuned at Gearheads.

12-22-2011, 06:18 PM	#14
smith30 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: walton, ky Posts: 1,131	Re: Clutch Recommendation RAM HDX here and just got through with break in period. I'm happy with it. Slightly stiffer than stock but deff. a daily drive-able clutch. I DD my mach. __________________ 95 Camaro Z28 - current (DD and autocross toy) 99 Cobra - sold 04 GTO M6 - sold 03 Mach 1 - sold 04 GT - sold

12-23-2011, 06:25 PM	#18
chernandez88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 510	Re: Clutch Recommendation using spec 3 plus and handles the 1000 to the wheels just fine. __________________ 2004-Torch Red 5 Speed W/ IUP Single 74mm Borg Warner S400 980HP-925TQ @ 25.8PSI & 15 degree Timing

12-24-2011, 09:14 PM	#23
blown03Mach1 8LB YNER Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tampa Posts: 5,661	Re: Clutch Recommendation Dfx here and hate it! Loved the df and wished I stayed with that one __________________ Just because you're winnin' Don't mean you're the lucky ones TR 2003 (Jezebel) sold Mar 12...

12-24-2011, 09:52 PM	#25
934vModFox Screaming Yellow Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 676	I broke 2 input shafts on my 04 Gt ..with spec 3. Bolt on car Sent from my LG-P509 using Tapatalk __________________ 2004 Screaming Yellow Mach 1

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