? about clutch replacement of my cobra

WilltheThrill · January 18th, 2007, 12:03 AM

Ive never done any work with trannys. Do ya'll think it would be safe for me to try to do it myself with a little help from a technician. Theres a do it yourself auto shop on my base, it has lifts and all that good stuff, plenty of tools, and there r technicians there that can only verbally help people, they cant actually do work for us. Its a T56 Tremec 6-speed. Thanx in advance for any advise.

SWEET2KSTANG · January 18th, 2007, 08:46 AM

if you know much in that territory then ok. but here is a warning THEY ARE A PAIN IN THE ASS!!! if you have all the tools and a helping hand is nice then you should be able to do in several hours.

Invictus · January 18th, 2007, 03:43 PM

go for it!! it might take a few days but hey the money you would've spent on labor can be spent on a new mod! =)

themadgnome · January 18th, 2007, 06:16 PM

Are you replacing with stock clutch or upgrade? If there is a tech there you SHOULD be ok, but from what I've heard they have the tendency to be a real pain.

WilltheThrill · January 18th, 2007, 08:09 PM

I want to upgrade, what brand clutch would ya'll recommend for dependable street use and high performance at the same time, cuz its gonna be my daily driver for a while?

SWEET2KSTANG · January 18th, 2007, 11:55 PM

i love my spec. clutch!!!! thats my opinion and recommendation

themadgnome · January 19th, 2007, 12:43 AM

Centerforce DFX is a pretty good way to go. I have heard alot of good things about them especially when it comes to daily driveability. Plus it has the strength to hold future mods. What do you have done to it so far?

WilltheThrill · January 19th, 2007, 02:05 AM

Yeah, a centerforce is the one on my mind cuz Ive heard also that those r the best ones for the money

ReverendDexter · January 19th, 2007, 02:17 PM

Have a McLeod in my Cobra, but all I've driven is that one and my stock, and of the two, the McCleod is soooo much better. Holds better, engages better, and it's easier on the leg to boot.

Went with it on suggestion from Maximum.

WilltheThrill · January 19th, 2007, 09:23 PM

McLeod, alright I'll remember that name too, thanx

Drgnracin72 · January 20th, 2007, 05:39 AM

ive got a spec 3 in mine but im pushing a lot more pwoer than you, so i would also reccomend the centerforce dual friction. its a better street clutch. my spec, you do not want to get into traffic with it. its either on or off and takes a lot of force to push it in

Casper98GT · January 21st, 2007, 02:16 PM

I guess i cant say much because im a tech and i dont find them a pain in the you know what. But they are not 5.0 easy. Thats for sure. I know the base automotive shops and they do have limited tools thats for sure, but with all the boxes combined you should be ok. I say give it a shot. As for choices, they are unlimited haha. I have heard bad things about almost all of them. so i cant say any of them are better. I had Ford racing, it was absolute crap. My opinion. I now have a Spec and i like it alot. My buddys have had centerforce and didnt like them and did. Also have a buddy at UTI that saw a Centerforce explode through the bellhousing. haha. So i mean im not steering you away from any of them. My only expierences are ford racing and spec.

Good luck

Mustangfan99 · January 24th, 2007, 10:52 AM

does a better clutch do anything other than hold more power/tourqe, i know it goes in easy but does it help the acceleration? sorry dont know mutch about the tranny.

WilltheThrill · January 25th, 2007, 07:29 PM

yeah, a better clutch does

Drgnracin72 · January 25th, 2007, 07:41 PM

it just provides better lcokup to get more poweer to the gorund

January 18th, 2007, 08:46 AM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,542 iTrader: 8 reviews	if you know much in that territory then ok. but here is a warning THEY ARE A PAIN IN THE ASS!!! if you have all the tools and a helping hand is nice then you should be able to do in several hours. __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

January 18th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#4
themadgnome Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66 iTrader: 0 reviews	Are you replacing with stock clutch or upgrade? If there is a tech there you SHOULD be ok, but from what I've heard they have the tendency to be a real pain. __________________

January 18th, 2007, 11:55 PM	#6
SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,542 iTrader: 8 reviews	i love my spec. clutch!!!! thats my opinion and recommendation __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

January 19th, 2007, 12:43 AM	#7
themadgnome Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66 iTrader: 0 reviews	Centerforce DFX is a pretty good way to go. I have heard alot of good things about them especially when it comes to daily driveability. Plus it has the strength to hold future mods. What do you have done to it so far? __________________

January 19th, 2007, 02:17 PM	#9
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,808 iTrader: 0 reviews	Have a McLeod in my Cobra, but all I've driven is that one and my stock, and of the two, the McCleod is soooo much better. Holds better, engages better, and it's easier on the leg to boot. Went with it on suggestion from Maximum. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\

January 18th, 2007, 03:43 PM	#3
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,354 iTrader: 0 reviews	go for it!! it might take a few days but hey the money you would've spent on labor can be spent on a new mod! =)

January 20th, 2007, 05:39 AM	#11
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	ive got a spec 3 in mine but im pushing a lot more pwoer than you, so i would also reccomend the centerforce dual friction. its a better street clutch. my spec, you do not want to get into traffic with it. its either on or off and takes a lot of force to push it in __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

January 21st, 2007, 02:16 PM	#12
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,393 iTrader: 0 reviews	I guess i cant say much because im a tech and i dont find them a pain in the you know what. But they are not 5.0 easy. Thats for sure. I know the base automotive shops and they do have limited tools thats for sure, but with all the boxes combined you should be ok. I say give it a shot. As for choices, they are unlimited haha. I have heard bad things about almost all of them. so i cant say any of them are better. I had Ford racing, it was absolute crap. My opinion. I now have a Spec and i like it alot. My buddys have had centerforce and didnt like them and did. Also have a buddy at UTI that saw a Centerforce explode through the bellhousing. haha. So i mean im not steering you away from any of them. My only expierences are ford racing and spec. Good luck __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

January 24th, 2007, 10:52 AM	#13
Mustangfan99 Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 576 iTrader: 0 reviews	does a better clutch do anything other than hold more power/tourqe, i know it goes in easy but does it help the acceleration? sorry dont know mutch about the tranny. __________________ V6 power!

January 25th, 2007, 07:41 PM	#15
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,635 iTrader: 2 reviews	it just provides better lcokup to get more poweer to the gorund __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

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