How can i tell what kind of clutch is in my 03 Mach 1?

SS EATR · August 9th, 2011, 12:12 PM

I got my Mach 1 a week ago and am just curious if there is an easy way to tell if and what kind of aftermarket clutch i have. I dont know a lot about 5 speeds but everyone who has felt the clutch in my car said it is stiffer than most, including other mustang owners. So is there an easy way to check and see?

gdl · August 10th, 2011, 12:23 AM

It's going to be hard to tell with absolute specificity what it is but you may be able to get an idea at least on the manufacturer. You can put the car up on jackstands or ramps, then take the clutch fork cover off and you can shine a light up in there and see the pressure plate. You may be able to see some markings or a part number that may tell you something. If the pressure plate is blue, there's a good chance it's a Spec brand. Red is probably a RAM, orange is probably a CenterForce. Additionally, on a CenterForce, you would probably also be able to see the weights they put on the plate fingers. Most store-brand and/or Valeo brand plates will be a gray color.

1989Gt. · August 11th, 2011, 11:34 PM

I believe the clutches were different in machs then gts. So its prob factory if the car is all stock with low miles.

stah · August 12th, 2011, 11:41 AM

When I first got my '04, my dad said the same thing about my clutch.

It's most likely stock. I wouldn't get my hopes up.

Sorry.

SS EATR · August 13th, 2011, 09:03 AM

it doesnt really matter to me if it is or not, im guessing it is since the only mods it has are intake and cat back exhaust. anybody have any particular clutch they prefer in a mach 1?

vita · August 13th, 2011, 11:12 AM

mine is by far the stiffest clutch ive ever felt....

and the guy never said anything about it being an aftermarket clutch (and its at 79k miles).

color will tell the best

futureMACH1racer · August 13th, 2011, 01:17 PM

Mcleod make the best cluctches money can buy IMHO...

August 9th, 2011, 12:12 PM	#1
SS EATR Regular 2003 Mustang Mach 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: La Crosse, VA Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	How can i tell what kind of clutch is in my 03 Mach 1? I got my Mach 1 a week ago and am just curious if there is an easy way to tell if and what kind of aftermarket clutch i have. I dont know a lot about 5 speeds but everyone who has felt the clutch in my car said it is stiffer than most, including other mustang owners. So is there an easy way to check and see? __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Oxford White K&N intake, Magnaflow Exhaust

August 10th, 2011, 12:23 AM	#2
gdl Regular 99 Cobra, 03 Mach1, 07 CS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Grapevine, TX Posts: 372 iTrader: 0 reviews	It's going to be hard to tell with absolute specificity what it is but you may be able to get an idea at least on the manufacturer. You can put the car up on jackstands or ramps, then take the clutch fork cover off and you can shine a light up in there and see the pressure plate. You may be able to see some markings or a part number that may tell you something. If the pressure plate is blue, there's a good chance it's a Spec brand. Red is probably a RAM, orange is probably a CenterForce. Additionally, on a CenterForce, you would probably also be able to see the weights they put on the plate fingers. Most store-brand and/or Valeo brand plates will be a gray color. __________________ 2007 Redfire California Special http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...n/2007GTCS.jpg 2003 Dark Shadow Grey Mach 1 http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x...born/Mach1.jpg 1999 Black Cobra Vert

August 12th, 2011, 11:41 AM	#4
stah Regular 2004 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 307 iTrader: 0 reviews	When I first got my '04, my dad said the same thing about my clutch. It's most likely stock. I wouldn't get my hopes up. Sorry. __________________

August 13th, 2011, 09:03 AM	#5
SS EATR Regular 2003 Mustang Mach 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: La Crosse, VA Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	it doesnt really matter to me if it is or not, im guessing it is since the only mods it has are intake and cat back exhaust. anybody have any particular clutch they prefer in a mach 1? __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Oxford White K&N intake, Magnaflow Exhaust

August 13th, 2011, 01:17 PM	#7
futureMACH1racer I.D.G.A.F. 2009 John Deere 9670 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: United States of America Posts: 11,347 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mcleod make the best cluctches money can buy IMHO... __________________ RIP Travis Bilings 5/6/1982-7/5/2011 Be polite. Be professional. But have a plan to kill everyone you meet.

August 11th, 2011, 11:34 PM	#3
1989Gt. Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2,797 iTrader: 0 reviews	I believe the clutches were different in machs then gts. So its prob factory if the car is all stock with low miles.

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