Best Clutch Replacement ?????

White98SVT · 02-09-2003, 02:22 PM

Well seeing as my factory clutch has about 72k miles on it. I'm going to go ahead and start planning ahead for a new one relatively soon. My question is what would the better clutch to replace mine with?

I've heard that the King Cobras don't really last long and I"m not really fond of the hard clutch feel. I have heard good things about the SPEC Stage II but I've never driven a stang with one so I'm not sure about the feel.

Price is definately a concern seeing as I'm in school so I can't afford the most expensive. Any suggestions on what I should go with???

Snake98 · 02-10-2003, 02:53 PM

I have 71,000K on the clock and my clutch went out a couple weeks ago. I went with the FMS 11" HD upgrade which is what the 03's are using i think. I am very pleased with the upgrade, it grabs a lot better than the stock 98 did. I can light up the tires in 2nd from a dead stop

The upgraded clutch kit costs $249.00 at Fairway Ford in CA. I added the adjustable clutch cable for $49.00 also. Ford claims 10% more grab with the 11" inch over the 10.5" KingCobra. Hope this helps. -Rob

White98SVT · 02-10-2003, 03:19 PM

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Originally posted by Snake98
I have 71,000K on the clock and my clutch went out a couple weeks ago. I went with the FMS 11" HD upgrade which is what the 03's are using i think. I am very pleased with the upgrade, it grabs a lot better than the stock 98 did. I can light up the tires in 2nd from a dead stop The upgraded clutch kit costs $249.00 at Fairway Ford in CA. I added the adjustable clutch cable for $49.00 also. Ford claims 10% more grab with the 11" inch over the 10.5" KingCobra. Hope this helps. -Rob

Thanks for the info Rob. How is the pedal feel with the new clutch?

Snake98 · 02-11-2003, 01:35 AM

the pedal throw is smooth, it takes a lot less pressure than before, i am very pleased with the upgrade. -Rob

poolman · 02-11-2003, 09:26 PM

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Originally posted by Snake98
I have 71,000K on the clock and my clutch went out a couple weeks ago. I went with the FMS 11" HD upgrade which is what the 03's are using i think. I am very pleased with the upgrade, it grabs a lot better than the stock 98 did. I can light up the tires in 2nd from a dead stop The upgraded clutch kit costs $249.00 at Fairway Ford in CA. I added the adjustable clutch cable for $49.00 also. Ford claims 10% more grab with the 11" inch over the 10.5" KingCobra. Hope this helps. -Rob

Snake98: The 11 inch FMS HD clutch will work with the stock 98 flywheel?

To White98SVT: I have a new King Cobra kit that will probably never get used? If I swap clutch, I am going to put in a new lighter flywheel as well. If you are coming to any SCMC events this spring I will bring it. Don't even know how much I paid, but you can have it cheap if you want. I am going to Jackson, CMP and AutoFair this spring.

Dennis

White98SVT · 02-11-2003, 09:55 PM

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Originally posted by poolman
To White98SVT: I have a new King Cobra kit that will probably never get used? If I swap clutch, I am going to put in a new lighter flywheel as well. If you are coming to any SCMC events this spring I will bring it. Don't even know how much I paid, but you can have it cheap if you want. I am going to Jackson, CMP and AutoFair this spring.

Dennis

I would really appreciate that man. I am coming to the Jackson drag event but unfortunately will not be running simply because my clutch is about to go pretty soon I think.

If you don't mind, e-mail me how much you want for it and also the specifics on the clutch to make sure it's the one I need. Thanks a ton !

Stephen
stcldsaus@aol.com

Snake98 · 02-12-2003, 07:32 PM

yeah, i am still using the stock flywheel. -Rob

1-QIK-SNK · 02-17-2003, 05:27 PM

I have the king cobra clutch in my 96 and really like it so far. I had in all last summer and held good. The pedal feel was not as hard as the stock on in my opinion. My motor is stock except for pulles & exhaust.

sVt9seVencObra · 02-21-2003, 01:06 AM

my stock clutch went out in dec. with about 72k..i replaced it with the kingcobra set up and also replaced the cable with a 3 hook firewall adjustable quadurant...my cousin also got the same setup for his 99....and its awesome...its alot softer than my stock setup...and it wasnt expensive....if ur from miami or anywhere near check out MAK performance...willy gave me a great price!!
good luck and drive hard

02-09-2003, 02:22 PM	#1
White98SVT Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Powder Springs , GA Posts: 347	Best Clutch Replacement ????? Well seeing as my factory clutch has about 72k miles on it. I'm going to go ahead and start planning ahead for a new one relatively soon. My question is what would the better clutch to replace mine with? I've heard that the King Cobras don't really last long and I"m not really fond of the hard clutch feel. I have heard good things about the SPEC Stage II but I've never driven a stang with one so I'm not sure about the feel. Price is definately a concern seeing as I'm in school so I can't afford the most expensive. Any suggestions on what I should go with??? __________________ Mods........yep I have some 98Cobra #1048 of 5174 AIM: stcldsaus

02-10-2003, 02:53 PM	#2
Snake98 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: CA Posts: 54	I have 71,000K on the clock and my clutch went out a couple weeks ago. I went with the FMS 11" HD upgrade which is what the 03's are using i think. I am very pleased with the upgrade, it grabs a lot better than the stock 98 did. I can light up the tires in 2nd from a dead stop The upgraded clutch kit costs $249.00 at Fairway Ford in CA. I added the adjustable clutch cable for $49.00 also. Ford claims 10% more grab with the 11" inch over the 10.5" KingCobra. Hope this helps. -Rob __________________ SCMC Member #00588 98 Cobra Coupe (black)#1040/5147 FMS 4.10's w/Speed Cal FMS Aluminum Driveshaft FMS 11" HD Clutch FMS 9mm Wires Pro-M 87mm MAF WMS Upper/Lower Velocity Tubes JBA Headers (ceramic shorties) Bassani X-pipe w/ f@#$ cats K&N Filter Steeda Tri-Ax Flowmaster 2 Chambers Saleen/Racecraft Springs Tokico Shocks/Struts Steeda Subframe Connectors Brembo Rotors 13" w/EBC pads

02-11-2003, 01:35 AM	#4
Snake98 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: CA Posts: 54	the pedal throw is smooth, it takes a lot less pressure than before, i am very pleased with the upgrade. -Rob __________________ SCMC Member #00588 98 Cobra Coupe (black)#1040/5147 FMS 4.10's w/Speed Cal FMS Aluminum Driveshaft FMS 11" HD Clutch FMS 9mm Wires Pro-M 87mm MAF WMS Upper/Lower Velocity Tubes JBA Headers (ceramic shorties) Bassani X-pipe w/ f@#$ cats K&N Filter Steeda Tri-Ax Flowmaster 2 Chambers Saleen/Racecraft Springs Tokico Shocks/Struts Steeda Subframe Connectors Brembo Rotors 13" w/EBC pads

02-12-2003, 07:32 PM	#7
Snake98 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: CA Posts: 54	yeah, i am still using the stock flywheel. -Rob __________________ SCMC Member #00588 98 Cobra Coupe (black)#1040/5147 FMS 4.10's w/Speed Cal FMS Aluminum Driveshaft FMS 11" HD Clutch FMS 9mm Wires Pro-M 87mm MAF WMS Upper/Lower Velocity Tubes JBA Headers (ceramic shorties) Bassani X-pipe w/ f@#$ cats K&N Filter Steeda Tri-Ax Flowmaster 2 Chambers Saleen/Racecraft Springs Tokico Shocks/Struts Steeda Subframe Connectors Brembo Rotors 13" w/EBC pads

02-17-2003, 05:27 PM	#8
1-QIK-SNK SCMC Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kill Devil Hills, NC Posts: 531	I have the king cobra clutch in my 96 and really like it so far. I had in all last summer and held good. The pedal feel was not as hard as the stock on in my opinion. My motor is stock except for pulles & exhaust.

02-21-2003, 01:06 AM	#9
sVt9seVencObra Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 14	my stock clutch went out in dec. with about 72k..i replaced it with the kingcobra set up and also replaced the cable with a 3 hook firewall adjustable quadurant...my cousin also got the same setup for his 99....and its awesome...its alot softer than my stock setup...and it wasnt expensive....if ur from miami or anywhere near check out MAK performance...willy gave me a great price!! good luck and drive hard

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