Need A New Clutch!

Pittbull · September 21st, 2009, 11:30 PM

My stock clutch is on its last leg... I need to replace it sometime soon and some people are tellin me SPEC is good, some are saying Ram. Ive done research on both but some insight would be greatly appreaciated

Shaun03GT · September 22nd, 2009, 12:54 AM

same with me man. My clutch is going. I always smell clutch when I get out of my car... Im going with the Fidenza 2.1. Ive heard they last forever, and driveability on them are really good. Only thing is ive heard it chatters for the first 300-400 miles then the chatter goes away, must be a result in the break in.

If you go Spec, Id go stage 2. Ive heard stage 1 sucks and always chatters. But that could just depend on how you break it in.

mrsinister2424 · September 22nd, 2009, 02:35 AM

I've heard bad things about spec 1. I've also heard spec 2+ is ok.

I bought a RAM and had it installed. Relatively quiet. Very light pedal. (I actually wish it was much harder to press in). Overall I'm pretty satisfied with the RAM. Just make sure whatever you go with, is going to work with the plans you have for the car(future mods).

gray8188 · September 22nd, 2009, 11:09 AM

I had a spec stg 2 in my car when i first got it and it chattered like crazy. I just installed a fidanza 2.1 and am still in the break in stage but i really like it allot so far.

2k3stanggt · September 22nd, 2009, 11:24 AM

i put in a fidenza 2.1 and im lovin it so far just make sure you dont forget to get the adjuster kit but i had a bad experience with the steeda clutch cable it ripped a couple weeks ago (lasted 4 month) bought a Maximum Motorsports cable and for some reason the clutch feels a lot better now....hopefully this one holds up a little longer

wishIhada5.0 · September 22nd, 2009, 11:28 AM

I like my centerforce DF....rated for 650 ft/lbs and light as a feather...if my dumb ass woulda resurfaced/replaced the flywheel when I had it apart I would never have to take it back appart again....

Pittbull · September 22nd, 2009, 02:12 PM

thanks guys. i wanna get some bolt-ons for more HP like U/D pullys, TB+Plenum things like that but nuthin drastic, like turbo or boost just yet. So i just need a clutch that will grab good when im bangin gears and daily driving. I also plan on gettin a B&M short shifter, any opinions on that?

Stang25 · September 22nd, 2009, 02:12 PM

Centerforce DF- I had my centerforce put in like 15000miles ago and I love it! Its definitly lighter than stock but can hold a lot...its a great clutch for the price

gray8188 · September 22nd, 2009, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Pittbull

thanks guys. i wanna get some bolt-ons for more HP like U/D pullys, TB+Plenum things like that but nuthin drastic, like turbo or boost just yet. So i just need a clutch that will grab good when im bangin gears and daily driving. I also plan on gettin a B&M short shifter, any opinions on that?

MGW FTW!!!

suprajay79 · September 22nd, 2009, 03:31 PM

My King Cobra clutch has been 100% trouble-free since install. It feels exactly like the stock clutch, too (probably because it's damn near the same).

SWEET2KSTANG · September 22nd, 2009, 03:42 PM

you have a 11in clutch stock, i would do a stock termi.

wishIhada5.0 · September 22nd, 2009, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by gray8188

MGW FTW!!!

+987654321 ....not that the others are so bad its just that the MGW is soooooo good!!! lol

Boostang · September 22nd, 2009, 05:17 PM

stock termi ftw!!!! or king cobra?

Xtremist · September 22nd, 2009, 05:22 PM

Running a Fidanza 2.1 as well and absolutely love it.

+1 mgw is the best shifter out there too.

Pittbull · September 22nd, 2009, 05:38 PM

MGW?! Never heard of it... It is cheaper than B&M tho. The only reason i mention B&M is because i kno theyve been around for a long ass time but hey if you're sayin MGW is better ill def check it out

gray8188 · September 22nd, 2009, 05:41 PM

Originally Posted by Pittbull

MGW?! Never heard of it... It is cheaper than B&M tho. The only reason i mention B&M is because i kno theyve been around for a long ass time but hey if you're sayin MGW is better ill def check it out

Mustang Short Throw Shifter
Its not cheaper but its worth it IMO.. Ive had and driven with a few different shifters and the mgw is by far my favorite, its so smooth and the adjustability is awesome..

Pittbull · September 22nd, 2009, 05:50 PM

i priced B&M at $230
Pro Ripper Shifter '83-'04 Mustang

oh really? how much shorter is the throw compared to stock? in your opinion

Boostang · September 22nd, 2009, 06:00 PM

steeda tri ax!! with stop bolt ftw!!!

Pittbull · September 22nd, 2009, 06:03 PM

Ha im considering Steeda as well...
another thing, on a scale of 1-10 how difficult is it to install a aftermarket shifter?

SWEET2KSTANG · September 22nd, 2009, 06:08 PM

shifter is easy. i been around the mgw in a t56 car, i didnt care for it too much. my buddy absolutely hated it. i personally will stick to my triax.

September 21st, 2009, 11:30 PM	#1
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,886 iTrader: 6 reviews	Need A New Clutch! My stock clutch is on its last leg... I need to replace it sometime soon and some people are tellin me SPEC is good, some are saying Ram. Ive done research on both but some insight would be greatly appreaciated __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

September 22nd, 2009, 12:54 AM	#2
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 8.09 @ 91.39mph 1/4 - 12.35 @ 114.52mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 12,043 iTrader: 11 reviews	same with me man. My clutch is going. I always smell clutch when I get out of my car... Im going with the Fidenza 2.1. Ive heard they last forever, and driveability on them are really good. Only thing is ive heard it chatters for the first 300-400 miles then the chatter goes away, must be a result in the break in. If you go Spec, Id go stage 2. Ive heard stage 1 sucks and always chatters. But that could just depend on how you break it in. __________________ 2003 Mustang GT Vortech V1 Intercooled SAE Corrected - 380rwhp & 380rwtq @ 9psi Uncorrected - 401rwhp & 400rwtq @ 9psi Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

September 22nd, 2009, 02:35 AM	#3
mrsinister2424 Hardcore Enthusiast 99' Mustang GT 3214@OVER 9000!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands, CA Posts: 2,626 iTrader: 0 reviews	I've heard bad things about spec 1. I've also heard spec 2+ is ok. I bought a RAM and had it installed. Relatively quiet. Very light pedal. (I actually wish it was much harder to press in). Overall I'm pretty satisfied with the RAM. Just make sure whatever you go with, is going to work with the plans you have for the car(future mods). __________________ 99' Rio Red Mustang GT: --My Garage-- Check garage. Vortech V-1 intercooled running 9lbs of boost Life= eat, lift, eat, eat, eat, sleep, repeat

September 22nd, 2009, 11:09 AM	#4
gray8188 MM Fanatic 2003 mustang gt yr 1965 @ 88mph Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,368 iTrader: 5 reviews	I had a spec stg 2 in my car when i first got it and it chattered like crazy. I just installed a fidanza 2.1 and am still in the break in stage but i really like it allot so far. __________________ i'm pretty sure that when i move into my own place i'm gonna mount an anti aircraft gun on my roof with somebody manning it 24 hours a day. why? because it would be fucking AWESOME.[/quote]

September 22nd, 2009, 11:24 AM	#5
2k3stanggt Regular 2003 Mustang GT slow Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hawaii Posts: 106 iTrader: 3 reviews	i put in a fidenza 2.1 and im lovin it so far just make sure you dont forget to get the adjuster kit but i had a bad experience with the steeda clutch cable it ripped a couple weeks ago (lasted 4 month) bought a Maximum Motorsports cable and for some reason the clutch feels a lot better now....hopefully this one holds up a little longer __________________ so much to do not enough people to do it for me... BBK CAI, FRPP C springs, FRPP 3.73 gears, MGW shifter, Mac O/R h-pipe, Magnaflow Mufflers, Sniper tune, BBK 70mm T/B, Trick Flow plenum, Typhoon Intake, 24lbs injectors

September 22nd, 2009, 11:28 AM	#6
wishIhada5.0 MM Fanatic 2002 GT, True Blue, Stick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: About an hour east of Pittsburgh Posts: 3,408 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like my centerforce DF....rated for 650 ft/lbs and light as a feather...if my dumb ass woulda resurfaced/replaced the flywheel when I had it apart I would never have to take it back appart again.... __________________ True blue crew founder/member #1 378/442 rwhp/rwtqon a Mustang dyno looking for block busting power...cms stage 3 blower cams on the horizon..[/

September 22nd, 2009, 02:12 PM	#7
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,886 iTrader: 6 reviews	thanks guys. i wanna get some bolt-ons for more HP like U/D pullys, TB+Plenum things like that but nuthin drastic, like turbo or boost just yet. So i just need a clutch that will grab good when im bangin gears and daily driving. I also plan on gettin a B&M short shifter, any opinions on that? __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

September 22nd, 2009, 02:12 PM	#8
Stang25 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29 iTrader: 0 reviews	Centerforce DF- I had my centerforce put in like 15000miles ago and I love it! Its definitly lighter than stock but can hold a lot...its a great clutch for the price

September 22nd, 2009, 03:42 PM	#11
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,430 iTrader: 8 reviews	you have a 11in clutch stock, i would do a stock termi. __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

September 22nd, 2009, 05:17 PM	#13
Boostang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT 11.01@128.32 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seale, Alabama Posts: 1,748 iTrader: 0 reviews	stock termi ftw!!!! or king cobra?

September 22nd, 2009, 05:22 PM	#14
Xtremist Regular 2002 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary AB Canada Posts: 84 iTrader: 1 reviews	Running a Fidanza 2.1 as well and absolutely love it. +1 mgw is the best shifter out there too.

September 22nd, 2009, 05:38 PM	#15
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,886 iTrader: 6 reviews	MGW?! Never heard of it... It is cheaper than B&M tho. The only reason i mention B&M is because i kno theyve been around for a long ass time but hey if you're sayin MGW is better ill def check it out __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

September 22nd, 2009, 05:50 PM	#17
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,886 iTrader: 6 reviews	i priced B&M at $230 Pro Ripper Shifter '83-'04 Mustang oh really? how much shorter is the throw compared to stock? in your opinion __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

September 22nd, 2009, 06:00 PM	#18
Boostang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT 11.01@128.32 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seale, Alabama Posts: 1,748 iTrader: 0 reviews	steeda tri ax!! with stop bolt ftw!!!

September 22nd, 2009, 06:03 PM	#19
Pittbull I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2001 Mustang GT If you're not first you're last Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,886 iTrader: 6 reviews	Ha im considering Steeda as well... another thing, on a scale of 1-10 how difficult is it to install a aftermarket shifter? __________________ Stock Rear Springs FOR SALE! PM Me Stock 99-04 GT Exhaust Manifolds FOR SALE! PM Me

September 22nd, 2009, 06:08 PM	#20
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,430 iTrader: 8 reviews	shifter is easy. i been around the mgw in a t56 car, i didnt care for it too much. my buddy absolutely hated it. i personally will stick to my triax. __________________ project warhorse under construction being built by MP2 Performance

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