Clutchmasters Stage III/IV versus a Centerforce Dual Friction

quaverous · Oct 10, 2001

Basically it's coming down to a decision on clutches, and these are the two I was looking at. The clutchmasters stage III/IV or the centerforce dual friction. Does anyone have an opinion about either one, on which way I should go?

articles would be very cool as well

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noresull · Oct 10, 2001

Ok guys, you made me do it. I finally have to do the Bump trick

^bump^

Turbo-ZX3 · Oct 11, 2001

How much does the centerforce cost?

yet another ZX3 · Oct 11, 2001

Around $280 delivered.

It uses a sachs pressure plate..

And a full custom friction disc.

Just F.Y.I.

FordGasm · Oct 11, 2001

where are you finding it for 280.00?

rob

econorocketZX3 · Oct 11, 2001

From what I understand you are supposed to just use the stock throw out bearing. I have seen Focusperformance have one on thier website, don't have a clue how the price competes with Ford.

Pimp27 · Oct 11, 2001

I would just go with an ACT clutch. They make one for our car. In my opinion they are the best aftermarket clutch you can buy.

Eric

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quaverous · Oct 11, 2001

what makes you say that eric? have you used them before. that's the bad part of this whole thing, i don't get to try each clutch before i buy it. i have no comparison.

bottlefed (responding to the post below), if you goto their website, they list the focus clutch under development. i emailed them, to see when it'll be done, trying to get the skinny on it.

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BottleFedZX3 · Oct 11, 2001

Where did u see that ACT makes one for the Focus?? I have looked around and cant find it. Please let me know!!!

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econorocketZX3 · Oct 11, 2001

It hasn't made it into production yet. They have them on test cars right now and said its supposed to hit the markets at the end of this month or early next month. Keep in mind this is just for the HD clutch not the Xtreme kit. I have used an ACT Xtreme, Centerforce Dual Friction, and Clutchmasters Stage 3 w/kevlar disc all on the same car and by far the ACT was the best. It's what I am holding out for. (Xtreme kit) As far as I know that kit isn't even being tested right now.
Call ACT and ask them direct, I already have but it has been a few weeks and info might have changed.

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quaverous · Oct 11, 2001

I just called ACT. They said they are still working on it, and it won't be done for 2-3 months, the HD one at least. that's about the time I am gonna buy one, but is the ACT HD better than say the centerforce dual friction or clutchmaster III?

econorocketZX3 · Oct 11, 2001

arskiker · Oct 11, 2001

Sach makes a clutch kit for us. I would trust them more than any other because of their history and the fact that they are one of the largest OEM clutch manufacturers.
www.batinc.net

Ducman69 · Oct 11, 2001

But our OEM clutch sucks. I want something that is hopefully too overbuilt and expensive to be considered for a OEM application.

quaverous · Oct 11, 2001

I agree. I am looking for something that can take at least 200hp. because shortly after doing this work, a-head-porting I will go-go!

Turbo-ZX3 · Oct 12, 2001

How hard is the clutch install? I think I am going to go with a CM stage III.

econorocketZX3 · Oct 12, 2001

ZX3Sith has the Clutchmasters Stage 3 along with his Stage 3 aerocharger and it slips. I've heard too many horror stories from people with those clutches. It seems like the only one that holds the power is the Stage 5 full drag race (engaged or disengaged) sintered iron clutch.

Chris F · Oct 12, 2001

When/where is his clutch slipping? I have the exact same clutch, no slip.

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Turbo-ZX3 · Oct 12, 2001

Chris-- How did the install go?

arskiker · Oct 12, 2001

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Ducman69:
But our OEM clutch sucks. I want something that is hopefully too overbuilt and expensive to be considered for a OEM application.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I thought the clutch master uses a sach pressure plate. I believe Ferrari also uses Sach.

Checked, yes Ferrari uses them.

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Clutchmasters Stage III/IV versus a Centerforce Dual Friction

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