Clutch Reviews - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

03stangmach1 · 04-03-2014, 03:36 PM

I am looking for a good clutch without having to pay a fortune. I want something with a nice pressure plate (not too heavy) and something to be able to handle some power (approx 500 hp). I also don't want ANY chattering noise which I've heard comes with some brands. I have heard really good things about the McLeod Super Street Pro Clutch kit. I was also told to upgrade my flywheel...didn't realize how pricey those are!!! Thanks in advance.

Mach828 · 04-03-2014, 04:55 PM

Hear are my experiences:

Stock: I liked the stock clutch. But it didn't last long at the drags.
Spec Stage 3: Had a strong pedal feel, but it was great for launches and non stop abuse. Destroyed my billet steel flywheel rather quickly.
Ram Stage 1: My favorite clutch I've had. Soft pedal feel, yet great for hard driving and daily duty. I ran this with the stock flywheel.
Science Friction Kevlar: Good clutch when its cold, but after abuse or long drives it gets hot/glazed, and I can't shift worth a crap. Its like once it gets hot it wants to stick to the flywheel. Wish I could throw it in the dumpster.

03stangmach1 · 04-04-2014, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mach828

Hear are my experiences:

Stock: I liked the stock clutch. But it didn't last long at the drags.
Spec Stage 3: Had a strong pedal feel, but it was great for launches and non stop abuse. Destroyed my billet steel flywheel rather quickly.
Ram Stage 1: My favorite clutch I've had. Soft pedal feel, yet great for hard driving and daily duty. I ran this with the stock flywheel.
Science Friction Kevlar: Good clutch when its cold, but after abuse or long drives it gets hot/glazed, and I can't shift worth a crap. Its like once it gets hot it wants to stick to the flywheel. Wish I could throw it in the dumpster.

Thanks a lot! I always thought that RAM clutches were "bottom of the barrel" but I guess not! I noticed that American Muscles top clutch is the Exody although that could just be due to the fact that it has the most customer reviews...

USMCWeatherMan · 04-06-2014, 09:43 PM

I have an Exedy Clutch with Exedy flywheel. I like it a lot. Pedal feel is great, not stiff at all. It is actually a softer feel than the one I replaced (not OEM, but autoparts store replacement).

not a gt · 04-06-2014, 09:48 PM

Zoom Stage 2 with FRRP Billet flywheel, Steeda adjustable with quadrant. I have over 15,000 miles..zero issues, no slip, sees drag track use and is easy on the knee.

04-03-2014, 03:36 PM	#1
03stangmach1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boston, Mass. Posts: 112	Clutch Reviews I am looking for a good clutch without having to pay a fortune. I want something with a nice pressure plate (not too heavy) and something to be able to handle some power (approx 500 hp). I also don't want ANY chattering noise which I've heard comes with some brands. I have heard really good things about the McLeod Super Street Pro Clutch kit. I was also told to upgrade my flywheel...didn't realize how pricey those are!!! Thanks in advance.

04-03-2014, 04:55 PM	#2
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	Re: Clutch Reviews Hear are my experiences: Stock: I liked the stock clutch. But it didn't last long at the drags. Spec Stage 3: Had a strong pedal feel, but it was great for launches and non stop abuse. Destroyed my billet steel flywheel rather quickly. Ram Stage 1: My favorite clutch I've had. Soft pedal feel, yet great for hard driving and daily duty. I ran this with the stock flywheel. Science Friction Kevlar: Good clutch when its cold, but after abuse or long drives it gets hot/glazed, and I can't shift worth a crap. Its like once it gets hot it wants to stick to the flywheel. Wish I could throw it in the dumpster. __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

04-06-2014, 09:43 PM	#4
USMCWeatherMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Haymarket, VA Posts: 532	Re: Clutch Reviews I have an Exedy Clutch with Exedy flywheel. I like it a lot. Pedal feel is great, not stiff at all. It is actually a softer feel than the one I replaced (not OEM, but autoparts store replacement).

04-06-2014, 09:48 PM	#5
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: Clutch Reviews Zoom Stage 2 with FRRP Billet flywheel, Steeda adjustable with quadrant. I have over 15,000 miles..zero issues, no slip, sees drag track use and is easy on the knee. __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

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