which clutch?

[MercCoug99]

so i looked trough most of the threads and didnt really find the answer i was looking for.

i have a pretty much stock 2.5L and was wondering what type of clutch would be the best to replace the one i have thats basically shot.

is it worth aftermarket? or should i stay OEM? and whats some good companies that i should be looking at for clutches?

thanks

[aircougar1]

Get an SVT clutch , just SVT OEM replacement clutch and Pressure Plate...

Its about $270 from Bill J. @ TeamFordParts

Definitely the best clutch for what you have and is very durable..

[Danef150]

Centerforce dual friction im running one and its a great clutch so far it had good reviews thats why i bought it...and i can say i havent been let down with it

[mond12345]

SPEC Stage 1

[StealthyWeasel]

SVT.. performance with oem feel

winner.

[ignernt]

If you plan on keeping your car pretty much stock, then get the SVT.
If you plan on modding, get the CenterForce. I got a Spec Stage 1, and have regretted not dropping the extra cash on the better clutch. My Spec chatters like crazy too.

[Murdock]

I am running a SPEC stage 2 in mine, and have had no issues. Holds extremely well. Like most parts, there are the good and bad stories for everything. I would recommend the SPEC, but then again I have not run the Stage 1 unit

[black99cat]

Spec and Centerforce are ok, people just love them because the spend the most $$$ on advertising and their listed just about everywhere.

The SVT is ok, good stock feel and a little more performance, but will not last any longer. You will spend a lot of money for what you are getting though.

The absolute best thing you could do is get either a Clutchmasters Stage 1 clutch - they have a GREAT feel, not hard to disengage, and will last forever. Or, my personal favorite is Competition Clutch! They make Stage 1-5, but also have an "OEM replacement" that actually feels better than the OE clutch, but will hold 40% more HP and will outlast anything else out there!

Call Competition Clutch and ask for either the:

Carbon Kevlar Series 2100

or

Gravity Series 2400

Their phone number is 1-800-809-6598

Trust me on this - we have used both of these companies on both our street cars and professional race cars at work and have never had any problems... I would personally choose the Comp Clutch though.

[Nighteagle006]

spec chatters like a *****, svt is the best bang for the buck.

[02gsxr600]

I second the vote for Competition Clutch - I have the gravity kit myself (stock replacement - 40% more holding power) and you can not go wrong. Then again, you can make any clutch last forever if you know how to drive stick really well. I had 260k miles on my last car with the origonal clutch and it still didn't slip. 150k on the stock cougar clutch, no slipping.

#1 - Competition Clutch
#2 - Clutchmasters