OEM Questions

SON1C · January 7th, 2012, 01:55 PM

03 gt about 70k still has stock battery, shouldnt that be replaced soon? and how many miles is the stock clutch good for?

SON1C · January 7th, 2012, 02:39 PM

bump

Silver35th · January 7th, 2012, 02:54 PM

If the battery still has the juice to start the car on cold mornings then I say it's fine. No sense in replacing it if its working properly. As for the clutch, I have no idea. That probably varies depending on driving style.

Eagle2000GT · January 7th, 2012, 02:57 PM

+1
But I don't believe I've ever had a battery last 9 years so I think you should expect to replace it soon. Its hard to tell on the clutch. Type of driving (city vs highway) and driving habits (riding the clutch) play a big part in clutch disc life. My clutch was still good at 150,000 miles when I replaced it for a better competition clutch.

dhicks7806 · January 7th, 2012, 02:57 PM

When the battery stops holding a charge it's time to replace it. When the clutch starts slipping its time to replace it. You can't put a mileage number on a clutch because it all depends on how the car was driven and the skill level of the driver. I know a guy who got 240,000 out of a stock clutch in a GTI and I know people that burned em up in under 7,000...

If your battery is still starting your car every morning, leave it be. If you are adding a considerable amount of power, upgrade your clutch. Otherwise, if it's working fine, keep using it until its slipping or it's a convenient time to replace it. i.e. you have the trans down for something etc.

Hope this helps

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bulloch27 · January 7th, 2012, 09:48 PM

I bought my 03 GT with 125K on the odometer and the clutch wasn't slipping quite yet but was so worn that the stock quadrant couldn't adjust for it anymore. 125K is Guiness Book worthy in my opinion.

SSG Pate · January 7th, 2012, 09:55 PM

technology in battery cells today is making batteries last longer then they should, but seems like when the die it is over night with no warning. My last 2 batteries went out this way this year too. If you can afford itreplace it before your luck runs out at the wrong place. If your worried enough to be wondering about it, means it is a good time to pull out the old wallet and let a few of those green boys out.

Shaun03GT · January 7th, 2012, 09:56 PM

Stock battery here! 9 years old 104k miles. Clutch depends on how you drive it and how much additional torque your making. Mine went out at about 85k. Only lasted 5k with the blower. Butpeople get deep into the 100k mark on oem clutch. Ask eagle

WickedSnake00 · January 7th, 2012, 10:14 PM

I don't think I can definiteively answer.

Believe it or not my dad's pickup ran for 12 years on the factory battery, and he's still got it kicking around as a spare. He replaced it just based on the fact it was 12 years old.

And clutch also depends on how you use it. Replace it when it starts slipping. Guys that bang gears and ride the clutch all the time may replace them constantly, and some guys that double clutch (like you should, not granny shiftin') can make them last for hundreds of thousands of miles.

January 7th, 2012, 01:55 PM	#1
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,047 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	OEM Questions 03 gt about 70k still has stock battery, shouldnt that be replaced soon? and how many miles is the stock clutch good for? __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

January 7th, 2012, 02:39 PM	#2
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,047 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	bump __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

January 7th, 2012, 02:54 PM	#3
Silver35th Enthusiast '99 GT 35th Anniversary 14.266 @ 103.41 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 796 iTrader: 0 reviews	If the battery still has the juice to start the car on cold mornings then I say it's fine. No sense in replacing it if its working properly. As for the clutch, I have no idea. That probably varies depending on driving style. __________________ SMR #2043

January 7th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#4
Eagle2000GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2000 Mustang GT 12.73@111.36 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shelbyville, IN Posts: 5,311 iTrader: 1 reviews	+1 But I don't believe I've ever had a battery last 9 years so I think you should expect to replace it soon. Its hard to tell on the clutch. Type of driving (city vs highway) and driving habits (riding the clutch) play a big part in clutch disc life. My clutch was still good at 150,000 miles when I replaced it for a better competition clutch. __________________ ProCharger P-1SC, 9 psi, STD 396/383; Uncorrected 388/375; SAE 383/370 Mods list in Garage.

January 7th, 2012, 02:57 PM	#5
dhicks7806 Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Palmerton PA Posts: 252 iTrader: 0 reviews	When the battery stops holding a charge it's time to replace it. When the clutch starts slipping its time to replace it. You can't put a mileage number on a clutch because it all depends on how the car was driven and the skill level of the driver. I know a guy who got 240,000 out of a stock clutch in a GTI and I know people that burned em up in under 7,000... If your battery is still starting your car every morning, leave it be. If you are adding a considerable amount of power, upgrade your clutch. Otherwise, if it's working fine, keep using it until its slipping or it's a convenient time to replace it. i.e. you have the trans down for something etc. Hope this helps Sent from my Autoguide iPhone app __________________ '03 GT w/BBK CAI, MAC Pro chamber, Borla Stingers, MGW Orange, SCT X3, and some make it sexy mods '89 GT 5.0 w/full bolt ons-SOLD '04 STi w/ A'pexi N1 catback and accessport-SOLD '00 Audi A6 2.7t stock - DD/Wifey's whip

January 7th, 2012, 09:48 PM	#6
bulloch27 Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang Fauxbra N/T @ Fast Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Statesboro, Ga Posts: 2,879 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought my 03 GT with 125K on the odometer and the clutch wasn't slipping quite yet but was so worn that the stock quadrant couldn't adjust for it anymore. 125K is Guiness Book worthy in my opinion. __________________ All the typical bolt-ons, well a lot are welded on. Bone stock I tell ya. First time at the track, what do I do now? 03 Silver Fauxbra; 06 Legend Lime GT, 89 Outwlaw 10.5W Coupe, 93 Teal Cobra, 93 Red GT, 93 Teal LX - All Sold

January 7th, 2012, 09:55 PM	#7
SSG Pate Premium Member 00 Mustang GT Vert/88 5.0 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,766 iTrader: 3 reviews	technology in battery cells today is making batteries last longer then they should, but seems like when the die it is over night with no warning. My last 2 batteries went out this way this year too. If you can afford itreplace it before your luck runs out at the wrong place. If your worried enough to be wondering about it, means it is a good time to pull out the old wallet and let a few of those green boys out. __________________ Proud Iraq and Afghanistan War veteran Powered By MMR 4.75L Stroker, Tuned at Kurgan Motorsports

January 7th, 2012, 09:56 PM	#8
Shaun03GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2003 Mustang GT 1/8 - 7.92 @ 91.13mph 1/4 - 12.21 @ 115.84mph Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Weymouth, MA Posts: 13,442 iTrader: 12 reviews	Stock battery here! 9 years old 104k miles. Clutch depends on how you drive it and how much additional torque your making. Mine went out at about 85k. Only lasted 5k with the blower. Butpeople get deep into the 100k mark on oem clutch. Ask eagle __________________ Vortech V1 Intercooled @ 11psi 394rwhp/392rwtq @ 9.5psi 415rwhp/400rwtq @ 11psi on Methanol Tuned By: Pete @ Performance Dyno Affordable Supercharger Build Guide Supercharger Info for Noobs

January 7th, 2012, 10:14 PM	#9
WickedSnake00 MM's king of Neon's 404 - car not found 17.81@87 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Diesel Engine Capital of the World, Columbus, IN Posts: 7,374 iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't think I can definiteively answer. Believe it or not my dad's pickup ran for 12 years on the factory battery, and he's still got it kicking around as a spare. He replaced it just based on the fact it was 12 years old. And clutch also depends on how you use it. Replace it when it starts slipping. Guys that bang gears and ride the clutch all the time may replace them constantly, and some guys that double clutch (like you should, not granny shiftin') can make them last for hundreds of thousands of miles. __________________ Official Secondhand Snake Build Thread Here Looks Like a Cobra, Sounds Like a Cobra, Tastes Like a Cobra, Not a Cobra. For Sale: P71 Interceptor motor

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