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<blockquote data-quote="fast440" data-source="post: 3881624" data-attributes="member: 26328"><p><strong>Will Baty from CENTERFORCE</strong></p><p></p><p> Centerforce DFX Clutch Prototype is in: Initial Impressions </p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p></p><p>Spent the day with Hermann and James. Man, I always enjoy myself tremendously hanging out with those guys. They did the install of the new Centerforce 6-puck clutch with DFX material. The install was fast and perfect. Plus, James (Hermann's mechanic) fixed more things with my car. I highly recommend Hermann for any and all work!!</p><p></p><p>When Will Baty of Centerforce developed this clutch, he and I had a long conversation about it. He explained to me that there would be two clutch designs using Centerforce's new DFX material: a 6-puck and a dual friction. His speculation was that the dual friction would be more streetable but the 6-puck would hold huge power and toruqe, such as twin-screw Cobras produce. But he felt that the 6-puck clutch would have race clutch characteristics...grabby and some chatter. </p><p></p><p>The clutch that I have is the 6-puck DFX. The frictional material is more on the metallic side as opposed to the existing Centerforce Dual Friction clutches for the Cobras; which use an organic frictional material. DFX is very metallic but is not sintered iron. However, like sintered iron, it requires no break-in driving (a HUGE plus). </p><p></p><p>This new clutch is also several pounds lighter than the existing dual friction organic clutch system - approximately 6 lbs less rotating mass on the crank. </p><p></p><p>When the guys at HBH finished the clutch and brought it off of the lift, James took the car for a test drive. He got back and was amazed! He was very impressed by the clutch. </p><p></p><p>Then I got in. For starters, the petal pressure felt as though my clutch cable was disconnected. I can't believe how light of pressure this clutch has!! It's twice as light as a stock Cobra clutch. Also, the petal travel is only about 8-10 inches for full clutch operation. </p><p></p><p>I pulled out and...WOW!! Will Baty speculated that there would be drivability sacrifices with this clutch. There are NONE!!! It's smooth as silk with no chatter whatsoever. It's grabby but not like a race clutch. It's a little grabby like a clutch SHOULD be...like one that you know is working. </p><p></p><p>The lowered rotating mass was evident immediately. The car easily spools up to 100 MPH with part throttle and very little effort. And the clutch action is awesome! I hit the highway and banged some gears. There's no slip anywhere in sight. The clutch didn't flinch at all. </p><p></p><p>I went back to Hermann's shop and he hopped in. He drove it easy and got on it good. He came back and said that he was truly impressed with the clutch. Hermann hasn't been able to find a clutch solution for us stick guys with big, big power Cobras. I think that Centerforce has just reinstilled faith in Hermann. He was very happy with the way my car ran. </p><p></p><p>When I left Hermann's and drove from Baltimore MD area back to the Jersey shore, I put the clutch through it's paces. What a FUN drive home!!! The car felt like it picked up another 50 HP from this clutch. Dialing the car up to 130-plus MPH was no effort whatsoever. </p><p></p><p>No break-in and instant HARD driving. Not a single hint of burnt disk smell...not a flinch out of this clutch.</p><p></p><p>I'm very excited about this piece and very happy to report that this is hands-down the best clutch I've ever experienced. </p><p></p><p>Survey says.....we have a winner!!!!!!!!!!!</p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>I reported back to Will Baty. He is very pleased with the results. He said that the clutch will be available for purchase within a week. The part number will be released when the clutch is released for sale to the public...very soon!!</p><p></p><p>My recommendation to anyone: this clutch is a no-brainer. There's nothing else on the market that comes remotely close to this piece. Plus, this 6-puck is smooth and awesome. I wouldn't even worry about the dual friction version. THIS is the clutch to have!!</p><p>__________________</p><p>ModularFords.Com Staff </p><p></p><p>2003 SVT Cobra</p><p>Kenne Bell Blowzilla, Superchips Custom Tuning, JDM/Kooks Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers and Catted H-Pipe, Siemens Deka 55 lb. injectors, SCT/Hitachi 2400 CFM MAF, KB BAP, NGK TR-6's, KB/Accufab Throttle Body, JDM Idler, JDM 12" Filter, Hurst Line Locks, Raptor Shift Light, BFG 275/40/17 Drag Radials</p><p></p><p>715 RWHP, 705 RWTQ STD @ 26 PSI Boost on Race Gas</p><p></p><p>10.72 @ 133 MPH @ 650 RWHP, driven by Evan Smith</p><p></p><p>"The things you seek are seeking you."</p><p></p><p></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Last edited by Hammer : 03-31-2005 at 10:33 PM.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="fast440, post: 3881624, member: 26328"] [b]Will Baty from CENTERFORCE[/b] Centerforce DFX Clutch Prototype is in: Initial Impressions -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spent the day with Hermann and James. Man, I always enjoy myself tremendously hanging out with those guys. They did the install of the new Centerforce 6-puck clutch with DFX material. The install was fast and perfect. Plus, James (Hermann's mechanic) fixed more things with my car. I highly recommend Hermann for any and all work!! When Will Baty of Centerforce developed this clutch, he and I had a long conversation about it. He explained to me that there would be two clutch designs using Centerforce's new DFX material: a 6-puck and a dual friction. His speculation was that the dual friction would be more streetable but the 6-puck would hold huge power and toruqe, such as twin-screw Cobras produce. But he felt that the 6-puck clutch would have race clutch characteristics...grabby and some chatter. The clutch that I have is the 6-puck DFX. The frictional material is more on the metallic side as opposed to the existing Centerforce Dual Friction clutches for the Cobras; which use an organic frictional material. DFX is very metallic but is not sintered iron. However, like sintered iron, it requires no break-in driving (a HUGE plus). This new clutch is also several pounds lighter than the existing dual friction organic clutch system - approximately 6 lbs less rotating mass on the crank. When the guys at HBH finished the clutch and brought it off of the lift, James took the car for a test drive. He got back and was amazed! He was very impressed by the clutch. Then I got in. For starters, the petal pressure felt as though my clutch cable was disconnected. I can't believe how light of pressure this clutch has!! It's twice as light as a stock Cobra clutch. Also, the petal travel is only about 8-10 inches for full clutch operation. I pulled out and...WOW!! Will Baty speculated that there would be drivability sacrifices with this clutch. There are NONE!!! It's smooth as silk with no chatter whatsoever. It's grabby but not like a race clutch. It's a little grabby like a clutch SHOULD be...like one that you know is working. The lowered rotating mass was evident immediately. The car easily spools up to 100 MPH with part throttle and very little effort. And the clutch action is awesome! I hit the highway and banged some gears. There's no slip anywhere in sight. The clutch didn't flinch at all. I went back to Hermann's shop and he hopped in. He drove it easy and got on it good. He came back and said that he was truly impressed with the clutch. Hermann hasn't been able to find a clutch solution for us stick guys with big, big power Cobras. I think that Centerforce has just reinstilled faith in Hermann. He was very happy with the way my car ran. When I left Hermann's and drove from Baltimore MD area back to the Jersey shore, I put the clutch through it's paces. What a FUN drive home!!! The car felt like it picked up another 50 HP from this clutch. Dialing the car up to 130-plus MPH was no effort whatsoever. No break-in and instant HARD driving. Not a single hint of burnt disk smell...not a flinch out of this clutch. I'm very excited about this piece and very happy to report that this is hands-down the best clutch I've ever experienced. Survey says.....we have a winner!!!!!!!!!!! I reported back to Will Baty. He is very pleased with the results. He said that the clutch will be available for purchase within a week. The part number will be released when the clutch is released for sale to the public...very soon!! My recommendation to anyone: this clutch is a no-brainer. There's nothing else on the market that comes remotely close to this piece. Plus, this 6-puck is smooth and awesome. I wouldn't even worry about the dual friction version. THIS is the clutch to have!! __________________ ModularFords.Com Staff 2003 SVT Cobra Kenne Bell Blowzilla, Superchips Custom Tuning, JDM/Kooks Stainless Steel Long Tube Headers and Catted H-Pipe, Siemens Deka 55 lb. injectors, SCT/Hitachi 2400 CFM MAF, KB BAP, NGK TR-6's, KB/Accufab Throttle Body, JDM Idler, JDM 12" Filter, Hurst Line Locks, Raptor Shift Light, BFG 275/40/17 Drag Radials 715 RWHP, 705 RWTQ STD @ 26 PSI Boost on Race Gas 10.72 @ 133 MPH @ 650 RWHP, driven by Evan Smith "The things you seek are seeking you." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last edited by Hammer : 03-31-2005 at 10:33 PM. [/QUOTE]
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