choosing a clutch!

[stuchman1]

Hi everyone,

We're putting together an order list for items we need to install our engine and I'm looking for advice on a clutch because it seems there are about 100 choices. The FF shopping list that comes in the manual, which is pretty specific about most other items, just tells me that indeed I need a clutch but it provides really no detail other than that, so apparently we're on our own to select.

We're doing gen 3 Coyote, probably some medium-weight (~22 lbs) flywheel with hydraulic clutch with slave cylinder, TKX transmission (probably TCET17765 from table below), and 3.55 rear differential.

This car will see little if any track, rather this is all about fun street driving. I'd like for it to feel sporty and tight-ish, but not break your leg, race car tight.

I've read in other posts that single disk, "nothing fancy" is adequate for these low-weight cars being driven for fun, and that I need to make sure that whichever we choose can handle the torque output from the engine. I also see that Forte uses an 11" RAM with his Coyote packages. When I get on Summit to peruse with those parameters, it narrows my choice down to still about 50 different options. Looking for advice from the experts (and from those who may not yet be experts but are 1-2 steps ahead of me and so have already thought through this :)

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Thanks!
ST

[edwardb]

Both of my Coyote builds (Roadster and Coupe) are primarily street driven exactly as you described. I've used the Ford Performance M-7560-T46 clutch for each and have been very happy with them. Clutch is a dual friction Centerforce part, sold by Ford Performance. You're right. There are a lot of choices, price points, and you will get a lot of recommendations. This is a solid choice IMO. FWIW, I've paired that clutch with the Ford Performance M-6375-M50 billet flywheel for each. Not the lightest, but lighter than the OE. Also has worked very well.

[Bob Cowan]

I've used the Centerforce dual friction clutch a few times, even on a high powered street/track car. They work well hot and cold. No shudder, but when you whack the throttle, they hold really well.

[MB750]

Check out Rockauto. They actually sell more than just OEM replacement clutches. I got mine (for a SBF/T5) from there, and it's rated for more than the OEM clutch levels of power. Great price too.

[Lidodrip]

I have had the same experience as Paul and Bob with my Centerforce clutch on a Coyote Gen 2 with TKX and a Tilton HTB. My driving profile is identical to your intended purposes.

James

[Mike.Bray]

I've had very good luck over the years with Tilton HTB, not so much with McLeod.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Centerforce dual friction clutch & matching Flywheel. Nice clean engagement.

[cv2065]

Centerforce dual friction clutch & matching Flywheel. Nice clean engagement.

+1 on the Centerforce dual friction. Although I went with another flywheel as the Centerforce holes were not drilled correctly and had to return. Used a McLeod but went through 2 of those. QC is not what it used to be.

[rich grsc]

Ford flywheel, pressure plate and disc, 17,000 miles of hard use, zero problems. You can use one of the "race" name parts, but who has the most engineering, research and QC, FORD, or some company that most likely has their parts made over seas?

[stuchman1]

Great advice from you all. Thank you.

[Railroad]

Mine is blue and it chatters, unless I slip it at a higher rpm. I am thinking about orange or red.