New Clutch Help

Venimuz · 04-05-2003, 04:40 PM

Well, I burned out my first clutch at the dragstrip this past Wednesday night. Please help me out on quickly finding a new one. I've heard that a Spec II or Spec III is good. Anyone have this and would care to advise on it? What is the major differences between the two.

I also thought of changing the clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster while I am changing the clutch out. I've read that Granatelli Motorsports and Steeda is good. Anyone with this that could offer some assitance.

I have a week to decide and order the parts for my car. Please advise in any helpful way possible.

Thanks in advance
Chelsea

Corner-Carver · 04-06-2003, 10:25 PM

I put a Stage III in my SVO and it's HELLA GRIPPY! It's almost an all or nothing clutch. That being said, the pedal pressure is EXTREMELY NICE. Your 90 year old granny could push the clutch in.

I know a few guys have went with the Stage III disc and the Stage II pressure plate. I can't imagine the pedal pressure being less with that set-up. FWIW, the Stage III is supposedly good for 600+hp. It if was me, I'd go Stage III all the way.

Try posting or searching over on svtperformance.com in the '03 section, there's a ton of stuff in there that should help.

ygohome · 04-08-2003, 12:28 PM

stage III is what I'm going to order.

I hear of many people who go with the stage II clutch and stage III pressure plate.

cobragb · 04-09-2003, 09:57 AM

On the firewall adjuster, make sure you get one with a locking ring. I installed a Steeda on my '01 and had to constanly tinker with the thing because it couldn't lock. On the '03 I bought a UPR.

03Venom · 04-10-2003, 06:13 PM

I have the Spec Stage 2, Steeda adj quadrant(double hook), and adj cable. When i was shopping for a clutch i called Spec direct and spoke to a tech. They have redesigned the Stage 2 pressure plate to to match the the stage 3 pressure plate clamping force. the only difference in the 2 are the discs. People i know that have the Stage 3 are having quite a bit of clutch chatter. Ive had my clutch in for 2 months now and about 2500 miles. Everything seems great, the pedal pressure is unbelievable w/ it! ITS SOO LIGHT! My advice would be to get the Stage 2 set-up along w/ adj quadrant and cable.

smashedheadcat · 04-14-2003, 04:09 AM

I did some shopping around for clutches very recently. Everyone that didn't sell SPEC clutches had some terrible things to say about them. Give Steeda a call, and ask them what they think about SPEC Clutches, or call up Brother's Performance. I ended up going with the brother's performance stage 4 clutch (will be in the new catalog). Pedal feel is perfect, and this girl loves to grab, yet not too grippy for street use. Absolutely zero clutch chatter, and safe for upwards of 600+ ftlbs of torque.

David A. Wilks · 04-14-2003, 11:21 AM

I went with the Spec III clutch. Those who are experiencing chatter probably did not replace the flywheel steel facing. The hot spots of the old disc meeting with the new surface of the clutch will bring about quite a chatter.

ygohome · 05-13-2003, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by David A. Wilks
I went with the Spec III clutch. Those who are experiencing chatter probably did not replace the flywheel steel facing. The hot spots of the old disc meeting with the new surface of the clutch will bring about quite a chatter.

where do you get the flywheel steel facing? Is this direct from Ford parts or aftermarket?

Thanks

David A. Wilks · 05-13-2003, 12:47 PM

I had the dealer warranty it out and give me a new one.

04-05-2003, 04:40 PM	#1
Venimuz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 21	New Clutch Help Well, I burned out my first clutch at the dragstrip this past Wednesday night. Please help me out on quickly finding a new one. I've heard that a Spec II or Spec III is good. Anyone have this and would care to advise on it? What is the major differences between the two. I also thought of changing the clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster while I am changing the clutch out. I've read that Granatelli Motorsports and Steeda is good. Anyone with this that could offer some assitance. I have a week to decide and order the parts for my car. Please advise in any helpful way possible. Thanks in advance Chelsea __________________ Track Best: 12.46 at 113.47mph 1.95 60' on Stock F1's 422 rwhp & 394 rwtq

04-06-2003, 10:25 PM	#2
Corner-Carver Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: North Augusta, SC Posts: 146	I put a Stage III in my SVO and it's HELLA GRIPPY! It's almost an all or nothing clutch. That being said, the pedal pressure is EXTREMELY NICE. Your 90 year old granny could push the clutch in. I know a few guys have went with the Stage III disc and the Stage II pressure plate. I can't imagine the pedal pressure being less with that set-up. FWIW, the Stage III is supposedly good for 600+hp. It if was me, I'd go Stage III all the way. Try posting or searching over on svtperformance.com in the '03 section, there's a ton of stuff in there that should help. __________________ Paul '03 DSG Cobra '86 Mustang SVO "Flat out until you see God, count to three, then brake."

04-09-2003, 09:57 AM	#4
cobragb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 143	On the firewall adjuster, make sure you get one with a locking ring. I installed a Steeda on my '01 and had to constanly tinker with the thing because it couldn't lock. On the '03 I bought a UPR. __________________ '03 Torch Red Cobra Convertible FFR AC Cobra #1529

04-14-2003, 04:09 AM	#6
smashedheadcat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Geneva, Switzerland Posts: 1,727	I did some shopping around for clutches very recently. Everyone that didn't sell SPEC clutches had some terrible things to say about them. Give Steeda a call, and ask them what they think about SPEC Clutches, or call up Brother's Performance. I ended up going with the brother's performance stage 4 clutch (will be in the new catalog). Pedal feel is perfect, and this girl loves to grab, yet not too grippy for street use. Absolutely zero clutch chatter, and safe for upwards of 600+ ftlbs of torque. __________________ Josh 2003 Oxford White Cobra Coupe Twin Turbo Solid Axle Automatic Return Fuel System 1997 Triple Black Cobra Convertible Forged and Blown. 511rwhp 398 rwtq Sold

04-14-2003, 11:21 AM	#7
David A. Wilks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Posts: 4	I went with the Spec III clutch. Those who are experiencing chatter probably did not replace the flywheel steel facing. The hot spots of the old disc meeting with the new surface of the clutch will bring about quite a chatter. __________________ David A. Wilks 10.21@142! Fastest Street Legal GTS

04-08-2003, 12:28 PM	#3
ygohome Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 22	stage III is what I'm going to order. I hear of many people who go with the stage II clutch and stage III pressure plate.

04-10-2003, 06:13 PM	#5
03Venom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: West Columbia, SC Posts: 28	I have the Spec Stage 2, Steeda adj quadrant(double hook), and adj cable. When i was shopping for a clutch i called Spec direct and spoke to a tech. They have redesigned the Stage 2 pressure plate to to match the the stage 3 pressure plate clamping force. the only difference in the 2 are the discs. People i know that have the Stage 3 are having quite a bit of clutch chatter. Ive had my clutch in for 2 months now and about 2500 miles. Everything seems great, the pedal pressure is unbelievable w/ it! ITS SOO LIGHT! My advice would be to get the Stage 2 set-up along w/ adj quadrant and cable.

05-13-2003, 12:47 PM	#9
David A. Wilks Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sugar Land, Texas Posts: 4	I had the dealer warranty it out and give me a new one. __________________ David A. Wilks 10.21@142! Fastest Street Legal GTS

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