clutch install opinions??

03gtfirered · August 14th, 2008, 03:53 PM

hey i have a 02 mustang gt 5 speed! i just replaced my clutch and when i took it for a test drive it kinda shutters a little bit when you let out the clutch! it drives once in gear and doesnt grind any gears. i dont have exhaust on right now cause im waiting for my new exhaust. do you think its shuttering cause lack of exhaust? i guess i wont be able to tell until i get my exhaust on! does anyone have any input or a similar problem when they did the clutch install? is this common when breaking in clutch? thanks

SGTPinder · August 14th, 2008, 04:20 PM

Hmm, wouldnt be by any chance a Spec Stage 1 Clutch would it? I just installed one last weekend, and it shudders at first but as it gets broken in it stops, my cure for that, yesturday i drove to the beach and and checked out all the nice swim suits, (my GF didnt enjoy it as much as I did) but today i got in, no shudder and it works just fine!

03gtfirered · August 14th, 2008, 04:53 PM

awesome thanks so much! i can have peace of mind....yes it is a spec stage one! i think a trip to the beach sounds really good! thanks again!

zinc02GT · August 14th, 2008, 05:16 PM

LOL uhmmm

i have a spec stage 1... very few people get lucky with that clutch... Mine still shakes on the take off and its got like 1500 miles on it...

SWEET2KSTANG · August 14th, 2008, 09:19 PM

it needs to be broke in. and just easing your way thru town is not the way to break in a spec. for some reason the specs seem to like a little abuse (constent shifting) to seat properly. after that, they usually ease up a lot.

03gtfirered · August 14th, 2008, 09:27 PM

nice to know thanks for all the help! ive found more help on this forum then any other forum ive been on! thanks again!

neverfastenough1 · August 14th, 2008, 11:03 PM

My SPEC stage ll has been in for about 5000 miles, and it continually got worse. It is to the point where it sounds like my tranny is going to fall out. Going to switch to a Centerforce or Fidanza as soon as I get some free time to change it.

1979rs/z28 · August 14th, 2008, 11:12 PM

Mines didnt stop the chatter until around 800 miles. Its smooth as slik now.

SGTPinder · August 15th, 2008, 09:09 AM

I have a lil under 500 miles on mine, and the shudder is almost completely gone, one thing that helped was double-clutching, i believe thats the term, clutch in - neutral - clutch out - clutch in - go in a gear, seemed to help break it in and shift a lil better, do you have a clutch kit, like the Steeda Clutch Kit (cable, quadrant and firewall adjuster?)

03gtfirered · August 15th, 2008, 10:23 AM

yeah i got the whole steeda clutch kit...adjustable cable, double hook quadrant, and firewall adjuster..which i think now is over kill i could have just used the quadrant and firewall adjuster with stock cable! well the shutter isnt that bad and i made sure i checked and rechecked all specs and torque ratings. i didnt wanna have to do it again. i have to wait til monday when i get my exhaust in, SLP lm2 catback and bassani x pipe o/r, to actually drive it and put miles on it! thanks for all your help guys

August 14th, 2008, 04:20 PM	#2
SGTPinder Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hmm, wouldnt be by any chance a Spec Stage 1 Clutch would it? I just installed one last weekend, and it shudders at first but as it gets broken in it stops, my cure for that, yesturday i drove to the beach and and checked out all the nice swim suits, (my GF didnt enjoy it as much as I did) but today i got in, no shudder and it works just fine! __________________ "I do not have to tell you who won the war. You know, the artillery did." ~Gen Patton K&N CAI, Spec Stage 1 Clutch, Spec Alum Flywheel, Steeda Clutch Adjust Kit, Eibach Pro Kit, 275s front, 315s rear, Insane Driver with Adrenaline Junkie Adapter

August 14th, 2008, 05:16 PM	#4
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	LOL uhmmm i have a spec stage 1... very few people get lucky with that clutch... Mine still shakes on the take off and its got like 1500 miles on it... __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

August 14th, 2008, 09:19 PM	#5
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,541 iTrader: 8 reviews	it needs to be broke in. and just easing your way thru town is not the way to break in a spec. for some reason the specs seem to like a little abuse (constent shifting) to seat properly. after that, they usually ease up a lot. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

August 14th, 2008, 11:03 PM	#7
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	My SPEC stage ll has been in for about 5000 miles, and it continually got worse. It is to the point where it sounds like my tranny is going to fall out. Going to switch to a Centerforce or Fidanza as soon as I get some free time to change it. __________________

August 14th, 2008, 11:12 PM	#8
1979rs/z28 Enthusiast 2002 Camaro SS 12.XX@11X?? Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Beaufort NC Posts: 514 iTrader: 1 reviews	Mines didnt stop the chatter until around 800 miles. Its smooth as slik now. __________________ 2006 GTO A4-13.3 2.1 60' Motor/12.0 1.7 60' 100 Shot otherwise stock

August 15th, 2008, 09:09 AM	#9
SGTPinder Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA Posts: 73 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a lil under 500 miles on mine, and the shudder is almost completely gone, one thing that helped was double-clutching, i believe thats the term, clutch in - neutral - clutch out - clutch in - go in a gear, seemed to help break it in and shift a lil better, do you have a clutch kit, like the Steeda Clutch Kit (cable, quadrant and firewall adjuster?) __________________ "I do not have to tell you who won the war. You know, the artillery did." ~Gen Patton K&N CAI, Spec Stage 1 Clutch, Spec Alum Flywheel, Steeda Clutch Adjust Kit, Eibach Pro Kit, 275s front, 315s rear, Insane Driver with Adrenaline Junkie Adapter

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