[Shotimes] RE: Clutch or Transmission

[Carl Prochilo]

This is my experience with the stock clutch.
Original clutch lasted 150K miles.  It never failed.  The TOB had the
usual crunchiness.  I just decided it was time to put in a new one for
prev maint.  At the same time I decided it was a good idea do to 3.2L
conversion to add to the rest of my BOS setup.
Second clutch lasted a few thousand miles with a busted PP strap.
Third clutch lasted even less when it started slipping in the 5000K -
6000K range.
There was a rumor out there that more recent vintages of the OEM clutch
had some quality issues.  All I can offer are these observations.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
92 Ultra Red Crimson

On Tue, August 10, 2004 3:31 pm, Ron Porter said:
> 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-----
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> 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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