centerforce clutch or spec clutch?

jovi · 04-10-2011, 10:07 AM

I am swapping in my mod 5 speed and want to know what clutch.I am swapping in dana 60's and will be running 46 baja claws ( mud rig).I am looking at a cenerforce stage 2 or a spec stage 2.Anyone have any input on these clutches?I don't think a luk or stock replacement clutch will last very long.I already have a new flywheel and slave.Thanks

*Anime* · 04-10-2011, 01:35 PM

46" Baja Claws?

Centerforce or Spec might be good, you might also consider the Centerforce Dual Friction.

Which slave cylinder will you be using? OE Motorcraft seems to last the longest. Be sure to use the throwout bearing that comes with the clutch kit if it's specific to the clutch though.

jovi · 04-10-2011, 01:57 PM

OE Motorcraft slave.I was planning on a centerforce stage 2 or a spec stage 2.Yeah I have a brand new set of 46 baja claws gonig to try them since i cant find any 44 tsl's.

Elgatoprerunner · 06-20-2012, 10:28 AM

What did you end up using??? I'm doing the same thing.

tweakedlogic · 06-21-2012, 04:01 AM

My opinion on clutches...
the centerforce clutch rebuilds a stock clutch, stock springs with weights to increase clamp force at higher RPM. I think the stage II does upgrade the friction material. I've owned two centerforce clutches and both threw the weights. I haven't had any experience with a spec clutch.

*Jason94sport* · 06-21-2012, 08:42 AM

I had a center force dual friction on my old sport. Worked fine.
Did they change the weights? I was told by center force that the weights are not used on this application because of clearance problems. I know mine did not have them.

04-10-2011, 10:07 AM	#1
jovi Wannabe Elite Explorer spruce pine north carolina 93 sport Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 149 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	centerforce clutch or spec clutch? I am swapping in my mod 5 speed and want to know what clutch.I am swapping in dana 60's and will be running 46 baja claws ( mud rig).I am looking at a cenerforce stage 2 or a spec stage 2.Anyone have any input on these clutches?I don't think a luk or stock replacement clutch will last very long.I already have a new flywheel and slave.Thanks Last edited by jovi; 04-10-2011 at 12:56 PM.

04-10-2011, 01:35 PM	#2
Anime GREEN SCREAM!! Hattiesburg, MS '93 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 4,192 Vehicle Specs	46" Baja Claws? Centerforce or Spec might be good, you might also consider the Centerforce Dual Friction. Which slave cylinder will you be using? OE Motorcraft seems to last the longest. Be sure to use the throwout bearing that comes with the clutch kit if it's specific to the clutch though. __________________ "I think man has always gone where he has been able to go, and I think that when man stops going where he can go, he will have lost a lot. Man has always been an explorer. To me, there's a fascination in thrusting out and going to new places. It's like going through a door because you find the door in front of you." - Michael Collins

06-21-2012, 04:01 AM	#5
tweakedlogic Wannabe Elite Explorer memphis, tn '92 XLT Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 948 Vehicle Specs	My opinion on clutches... the centerforce clutch rebuilds a stock clutch, stock springs with weights to increase clamp force at higher RPM. I think the stage II does upgrade the friction material. I've owned two centerforce clutches and both threw the weights. I haven't had any experience with a spec clutch. __________________ 2001 4x4 Sport Trac. it's new to me, so no mods yet. 1992 XLT 4 door 4WD: 32s on 17" Mustang GT rims, 4.56 w/ modified LS in rear, 2.5" lift from F150 coil springs, F250 shock mounts, shackles, Pro comp shocks, hard way rear disc conversion, Ported and polished intake, Dynomax exhaust, e-fan, + other mods I've done since this edit. (Switches, Black,)

04-10-2011, 01:57 PM	#3
jovi Wannabe Elite Explorer spruce pine north carolina 93 sport Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 149 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	OE Motorcraft slave.I was planning on a centerforce stage 2 or a spec stage 2.Yeah I have a brand new set of 46 baja claws gonig to try them since i cant find any 44 tsl's.

06-20-2012, 10:28 AM	#4
Elgatoprerunner Wannabe Elite Explorer La Habra, CA 1992 Mazda Navajo Truggy Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 174 Vehicle Specs	What did you end up using??? I'm doing the same thing.

06-21-2012, 08:42 AM	#6
Jason94sport Elite Explorer South FL 93 Sport 2WD 5 speed Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,473 Vehicle Specs	I had a center force dual friction on my old sport. Worked fine. Did they change the weights? I was told by center force that the weights are not used on this application because of clearance problems. I know mine did not have them.