New Fidanza Twin-Disc Performance Clutch for 1994+ Mustangs

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Performance enthusiasts are all too familiar with the age-old equation: more horsepower = less drivability. This has been especially true of twin-disc clutch kits, virtual "on/off" switches with awful street manners. Fortunately, the Fidanza finishing school has graduated an entirely new class of civilized twin-disc clutch kits bred for good behavior.

Fidanza twin-disc performance clutches are engineered to tackle up to 800 horsepower while stock pedal pressure is virtually unchanged and engagement feels as smooth as a typical Stage 3 single-disc clutch.



"For far too long you had to sacrifice drivability to use a twin-disc clutch set-up," said Bob Scheid, vice president, Fidanza. "So what could you do when your car was making too much power for a conventional clutch? We found the answer using superior production materials and proprietary new designs. Our twin-disc clutch kits prove you can have performance with proper etiquette. We're here to tell you - driving your street car to the track can be enjoyable!"

Using smaller 8 3/4" diameter discs, Fidanza has carefully controlled the rotating mass of its clutches - while maintaining a sizeable surface area for optimum gripping power - which perform better due to their relative low moment of inertia. As a result, the transmission is able to rev faster, which allows for rapidly matched transmission shifts.

As well, Fidanza has strapped the floater plate on all of its clutches to eliminate the annoying rattle twin-disc units are known for.

Fidanza twin-disc clutch kits include the pressure plate, floater plate and twin-discs as well as a lightweight Fidanza performance flywheel. Stage 1 (650 lbs.-ft.) and Stage 2 (825 lbs.-ft.) kits are available. Best of all, there is only one part number to reference per kit, making selection a quick and easy process.

Beginning in March 2007, Fidanza introduced twin-disc clutch applications for the 1986-1995 (302 5.0L), 1996-2004 (4.6L GT; Mach I; Bullit; Cobra) and 2005-2006 (4.6L GT) Ford Mustang.

With ground-breaking new designs, the latest manufacturing technologies and the most advanced materials, Fidanza consistently leads the way in producing high-quality aluminum flywheels, clutches, cam gears, flex plates, CV shafts/driveshafts and short throw shifters for track, tuner and street applications. Fidanza markets more than 700 SKUs for this growing industry, many of which are SFI-approved.

For more information, contact Fidanza, 4285 Main Street, Perry, Ohio, 44081; phone: 440.259.5656; fax: 440.259.5588. www.fidanza.com .

[Mr Dayzee]

Fidanza is a good product from the research I have done on it. We have put a couple in some cars at the Performance Shop I am involved with and they love them. Soon as our Spec 2 needs replacing I will probably go this route. That is unless I hear any negative feedback about the driveability.

[chiefstang]

Haven't heard alot about the Fidanza. I run a Centerforce in my car, and can't give it enough praise. I've heard they're not the best drag clutch if you are running over 500 hp, as they can start to slip. For road course cars, they can't be beat. Simply put, the higher the rpm, the more clamping force they have. The thing that really sets them apart, though is the driveability. They are actually BETTER than the stock setup in both pedal effort, and modulation. Love it! So unless you are running REAL high horsepower through slicks, or drag radials, make sure you look at Centerforce for a great all around solution. Easy to drive, and my car still chirps fourth gear with no problems. The secret with these, though is to make sure you follow the break-in procedure, as the clutch pads will glaze over if you don't. Every person I've talked to that didn't like this clutch admitted to beating on the car as soon as they put it in. Without breaking them in, they will slip. Otherwise, they are probibly the best all around clutch in my mind.