Which Clutch?

Ruffellbaker · June 5th, 2011, 11:49 PM

Its about time for a new clutch, one of my bearings is chirping and the clutch chatters a little sometimes. When I bought my car the guy told me that it is not the stock clutch. Im not sure what brand or what stage it is. Im guessing stage 2 because its stiff but perfect for daily driving too. Are there any brands you guys prefer? I work at Advance Auto so I could get a discount on Zoom clutches but I doubt they are any good.

robb15033 · June 6th, 2011, 04:10 PM

I really like my SPEC clutch and flywheel. Others that you can look into are RAM, McLeod, Fidanza, and Centerforce. I have seen Zoom clutches for sale for Mustangs but never have known anyone to install one personally. Just check into getting a FRPP throw out bearing along with a new pilot bearing when its time to do it. Its a really nice feeling having a good clutch to work with!

98BAGT · June 6th, 2011, 06:21 PM

i have a spec clutch stage two but im yet to install it. if you wait 2 weeks ill let you know how i like it

Ruffellbaker · June 6th, 2011, 10:55 PM

Yea let me know. My clutch grabs fine its just either the pilot bearing or the throwout bearing is squeaking whenever my foot is off the clutch. Hopefully not a big deal until I get the money and time to put a new one in.

MikeHP350 · June 7th, 2011, 12:06 AM

The RAM HDX is on sale right now at americanmuscle.com. I have one and I love it, its pretty grippy and I havent had any problems with it . +1 on going with the FRPP throwout and pilot bearing.

Uberstang1 · June 7th, 2011, 06:54 AM

I personally run a spec stage 2 plus, but if you do some research it seems spec has one of the highest failure rate of the aftermarket clutches.I would recommend a Mcleoud or a Centerforce.

cstreu1026 · June 7th, 2011, 09:45 AM

More than likely it is the TOB squeaking. Before spending money on a new clutch I would just inspect the one you have and if you need a new one don't go over board. With your current mods there really isn't a reason to use much more than a good stock replacement.

Ruffellbaker · June 7th, 2011, 10:33 AM

Well the clutch I have now was on when I bought the car and I love it. I think I might just keep the same clutch since it still grabs nice and replace the bearings and possibly get a new flywheel or at least get mine resurfaced. How do I go about replacing the pilot bearing? I saw somewhere to use a slide hammer but I wouldnt feel comfortable using that on my crank.

cstreu1026 · June 7th, 2011, 10:44 AM

the pilot bearings are real PITA. I am heard of people packing them full of grease to help force them out.

OneShotOneKill · June 7th, 2011, 08:24 PM

just get a bearing puller from autozone, just replaced mine last week, used a blind hole puller and slide hammer.

bitch was in there so tight it came out in two pieces

Uberstang1 · June 8th, 2011, 06:55 AM

Originally Posted by OneShotOneKill

just get a bearing puller from autozone, just replaced mine last week, used a blind hole puller and slide hammer.

bitch was in there so tight it came out in two pieces

Yea I had to pounc out the inner bearing race with a chisel in hammer just to fit the pilot bearing puller inside, the grease trick def didn't work for me.

Ruffellbaker · June 8th, 2011, 09:29 AM

Ive been doing some reading and Im pretty sure its the TOB. Thinking about going with the Ford Racing TOB. Is it a direct fit? I saw one review where the guy had to make a ton of adjustments.

June 5th, 2011, 11:49 PM	#1
Ruffellbaker Regular 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 264 iTrader: 0 reviews	Which Clutch? Its about time for a new clutch, one of my bearings is chirping and the clutch chatters a little sometimes. When I bought my car the guy told me that it is not the stock clutch. Im not sure what brand or what stage it is. Im guessing stage 2 because its stiff but perfect for daily driving too. Are there any brands you guys prefer? I work at Advance Auto so I could get a discount on Zoom clutches but I doubt they are any good. __________________ PI Cam Swap, MAC C/A intake, BBK 70mm TB, C&L Plenum, Ford 24lb injectors, March UD, 160 T Stat, MSD ignition, 3.73 gears, Stage 2 Clutch, Steeda Short Shifter, O/R X, Flow 40s, SCT Race Tune.

June 6th, 2011, 04:10 PM	#2
robb15033 Regular 1997 Mustang 3.8 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 215 iTrader: 0 reviews	I really like my SPEC clutch and flywheel. Others that you can look into are RAM, McLeod, Fidanza, and Centerforce. I have seen Zoom clutches for sale for Mustangs but never have known anyone to install one personally. Just check into getting a FRPP throw out bearing along with a new pilot bearing when its time to do it. Its a really nice feeling having a good clutch to work with! __________________ '97 3.8 MODIFIED

June 6th, 2011, 10:55 PM	#4
Ruffellbaker Regular 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 264 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea let me know. My clutch grabs fine its just either the pilot bearing or the throwout bearing is squeaking whenever my foot is off the clutch. Hopefully not a big deal until I get the money and time to put a new one in. __________________ PI Cam Swap, MAC C/A intake, BBK 70mm TB, C&L Plenum, Ford 24lb injectors, March UD, 160 T Stat, MSD ignition, 3.73 gears, Stage 2 Clutch, Steeda Short Shifter, O/R X, Flow 40s, SCT Race Tune.

June 7th, 2011, 12:06 AM	#5
MikeHP350 Regular 1998 Mustang GT Conv. ? Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 166 iTrader: 0 reviews	The RAM HDX is on sale right now at americanmuscle.com. I have one and I love it, its pretty grippy and I havent had any problems with it . +1 on going with the FRPP throwout and pilot bearing. __________________ CAI, 75mm TB/Upper intake Plenum, Shorty Headers, Catted H-pipe, Flowmaster 40's, STEEDA U/D Pulleys, Sniper SF 93 Oct. Tune. MSD Coils/8mm Wires, NGK Iridium plugs, Full PI swap H/C/I, STEEDA adj. clutch cable/quadrant, RAM HDX Clutch.

June 7th, 2011, 06:54 AM	#6
Uberstang1 Regular 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wilkes-Barre PA Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	I personally run a spec stage 2 plus, but if you do some research it seems spec has one of the highest failure rate of the aftermarket clutches.I would recommend a Mcleoud or a Centerforce. __________________ 97 GT, 4v swap,procharged,longtubes,tubular front suspension, team z rear suspension,4.10s moser 31s, to much to list.

June 6th, 2011, 06:21 PM	#3
98BAGT Newbie Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 40 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have a spec clutch stage two but im yet to install it. if you wait 2 weeks ill let you know how i like it

June 7th, 2011, 09:45 AM	#7
cstreu1026 Regular All Motor 1998 GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 338 iTrader: 0 reviews	More than likely it is the TOB squeaking. Before spending money on a new clutch I would just inspect the one you have and if you need a new one don't go over board. With your current mods there really isn't a reason to use much more than a good stock replacement.

June 7th, 2011, 10:33 AM	#8
Ruffellbaker Regular 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 264 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well the clutch I have now was on when I bought the car and I love it. I think I might just keep the same clutch since it still grabs nice and replace the bearings and possibly get a new flywheel or at least get mine resurfaced. How do I go about replacing the pilot bearing? I saw somewhere to use a slide hammer but I wouldnt feel comfortable using that on my crank. __________________ PI Cam Swap, MAC C/A intake, BBK 70mm TB, C&L Plenum, Ford 24lb injectors, March UD, 160 T Stat, MSD ignition, 3.73 gears, Stage 2 Clutch, Steeda Short Shifter, O/R X, Flow 40s, SCT Race Tune.

June 7th, 2011, 10:44 AM	#9
cstreu1026 Regular All Motor 1998 GT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 338 iTrader: 0 reviews	the pilot bearings are real PITA. I am heard of people packing them full of grease to help force them out.

June 7th, 2011, 08:24 PM	#10
OneShotOneKill MM's Samsquanch 1998 GT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Hampshire/ Yuma AZ Posts: 470 iTrader: 1 reviews	just get a bearing puller from autozone, just replaced mine last week, used a blind hole puller and slide hammer. bitch was in there so tight it came out in two pieces __________________ MILITARY CREW USMC E-4

June 8th, 2011, 09:29 AM	#12
Ruffellbaker Regular 1997 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hagerstown, MD Posts: 264 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ive been doing some reading and Im pretty sure its the TOB. Thinking about going with the Ford Racing TOB. Is it a direct fit? I saw one review where the guy had to make a ton of adjustments. __________________ PI Cam Swap, MAC C/A intake, BBK 70mm TB, C&L Plenum, Ford 24lb injectors, March UD, 160 T Stat, MSD ignition, 3.73 gears, Stage 2 Clutch, Steeda Short Shifter, O/R X, Flow 40s, SCT Race Tune.

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