[Shotimes] RE: Clutch or Transmission

[Ron Porter]

FWIW, I have had great success with the stock Ford clutch. Granted, a lot of
it is driving technique, but for "normal" use (occasional smoky burnouts,
drag strip, track use, etc) on a basic stock car (BOS at most), the stock
Ford does just fine.

Also, the Rally clutch that South Bend sells should also work fine.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Carl Prochilo
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 11:26 AM
To: shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] RE: Clutch or Transmission


I can hazard a guess as to where Mark's head is at on this.  Still, on a
bone stock SHO, the last generation clutch is okay for most locations.  If
you have some extra bucks though, read on.

If you've had an opportunity to look at the SHONut clutch and the Ford
clutch side by side, you will note some important differences.  Clutch in
this context means the pressure plate, the disc, and the throwout bearing.
 For peace of mind, there is no doubt in my mind that the Josh's enhanced
pressure plate and ceramic throwout bearing should be given serious
consideration.  The pressure plate has reinforced straps via larger
rivets, and better straps.  The rest of the part is otherwise stock.  The
ceramic throwout bearing has had extensive field testing and is a proven
design.  The feel of this part is far superior to the stock rev B bearing
from Ford, and will extend the life of the pressure plate fingers.

The clutch disc might be a matter of debate by some.  I happen to like the
9 puck fibertuff design over the OEM part.  It's more grabby and a little
tougher to launch the car from first.  The metal sleeve on the disc is
also unique.  If you didn't like these characteristics you could probably
use the stock disc with no problems.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Tue, August 10, 2004 10:37 am, Mark Nunnally said:
>> Fun is fun but how about an answer to the question of what clutch to
>> get, and where to get it at a reasonable price? My shifter is starting
>> to do the same thing and I have 123k on what I suspect is the original
>> clutch. Winter is coming and if I have to do this I want to do it before
>
> I came to the conclusion a few years ago all SHO clutches are junk...some
> are just a little less junky than others :)
>
> mark
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