Has anyone upgraded / changed their clutch yet ?

If so, got any tips on vendor, cost etc. ?!

Thanks

 

I have a Centerforce Dual Friction clutch and their aluminum flywheel. You don't have to replace the flywheel. I just opted to go with a light weight version. The Fidanza aluminum flywheel is about half the cost of the Centerforce and performs well. I get my stuff from JPC Racing. They'll do price matching and Justin's treated me well over the years. 1-866-JPC-RACE. You should be able to get the clutch package for about $300 and another $300 if you decide on a Fidanza aluminum flywheel.

 

How much heavier is the pedal than stock?

 

I have a centerforce dual friction clutch that I am going to sell for $150. if you are interested. The pedal effort is about 15% greater than stock IMHO. I liked this clutch alot! It was very smooth, had a great feal, no chatter and held the power extremely well. I only had 2000 miles on it but am switching during a rebuild that will require a 26 spline clutch.

 

If your dual friction clutch has the pressure plate with the 9 weights rather than 18 like the first generation '05-up packages $150 is not a bad deal for a low mile set up.

 

Yes it is the newer 9 weight version. I also have a fidanza aluminum flywheel but it is for an 8 bolt crank.

 

Is it any easier to modulate and feel than stock? My biggest complaint with the '05's is that the clutch feel is somewhat ambiguous. You can never really tell how much the plate is engaged.

 

I have a Centerforce DF and a Centerforce aluminum flywheel and it feels great. It begins to engage about 3''-4'' from the floor and has a smooth transition unlike the Spec clutches which do grip quite well though.

 

How is your CenterForce DF holding up? My car makes significantly less tq than yours (383 ft/lbs) and clutches are rated for tq. I want something that will hold up at the track, but also be close to stock driveability wise on the street.

 

The centerforce was the perfect clutch. Great feel, no chatter and perfect control. I would use it again if I were to have a car at or under 500 ft/lbs torque. Only reason for the change is that I am expecting 650-700 rwtq with my new build.

 

Any idea of what the Centerforce is rated to?

 

I feel exactly the same way man and have been mulling over a possible clutch change down the road

just something that feels a bit more 'sure'

 

Mine has been holding up quite well. I've got about 6k miles on it at just under 500 rwhp. I think I felt it slip once while going hard into 3rd gear on an all out gas pedal to the metal speed shift. Since I felt it slip once I'd suggest a DF up to 450 rwhp and a DFX for higher hp. Mine really has been a great feeling clutch. I'd recommend it highly for up to 450 rwhp.