? 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, 12:03 AM	#1
WilltheThrill MM Fanatic 03 Cobra 13.2 @ 108 at 2710 ft. elevation Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: southern california Posts: 4,115	? about clutch replacement of my cobra 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. __________________ 03 cobra:soon to be pullied/tuned by Greg @ RET-clutch-Xpipe-flows w/3" piping out back-adj. clutch cable with quadrant-BBK firewall adjuster 91 prelude: CAI-full exhaust-clutch-Eibach lowering springs

January 18th, 2007, 08:46 AM	#2
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,011	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. __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

January 18th, 2007, 06:16 PM	#4
themadgnome Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	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. __________________ http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19.../tn_tmgsig.jpg

January 18th, 2007, 08:09 PM	#5
WilltheThrill MM Fanatic 03 Cobra 13.2 @ 108 at 2710 ft. elevation Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: southern california Posts: 4,115	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? __________________ 03 cobra:soon to be pullied/tuned by Greg @ RET-clutch-Xpipe-flows w/3" piping out back-adj. clutch cable with quadrant-BBK firewall adjuster 91 prelude: CAI-full exhaust-clutch-Eibach lowering springs

January 18th, 2007, 11:55 PM	#6
SWEET2KSTANG MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt 12.01@114.69 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 4,011	i love my spec. clutch!!!! thats my opinion and recommendation __________________ stock long block, bolt ons, slicks, and a little squeeze 1/4 E.T. 12.06@114.69 Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

January 18th, 2007, 03:43 PM	#3
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,309	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 19th, 2007, 12:43 AM	#7
themadgnome Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 66	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? __________________ http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19.../tn_tmgsig.jpg

January 19th, 2007, 02:05 AM	#8
WilltheThrill MM Fanatic 03 Cobra 13.2 @ 108 at 2710 ft. elevation Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: southern california Posts: 4,115	Yeah, a centerforce is the one on my mind cuz Ive heard also that those r the best ones for the money __________________ 03 cobra:soon to be pullied/tuned by Greg @ RET-clutch-Xpipe-flows w/3" piping out back-adj. clutch cable with quadrant-BBK firewall adjuster 91 prelude: CAI-full exhaust-clutch-Eibach lowering springs

January 19th, 2007, 02:17 PM	#9
ReverendDexter Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 SVT Cobra Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 1,271	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. __________________ ---------------------------------------------------------- The Sacred Chao says "MU" '96 Bronco XLT '98 Cobra '89 Camry AllTrac

January 19th, 2007, 09:23 PM	#10
WilltheThrill MM Fanatic 03 Cobra 13.2 @ 108 at 2710 ft. elevation Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: southern california Posts: 4,115	McLeod, alright I'll remember that name too, thanx __________________ 03 cobra:soon to be pullied/tuned by Greg @ RET-clutch-Xpipe-flows w/3" piping out back-adj. clutch cable with quadrant-BBK firewall adjuster 91 prelude: CAI-full exhaust-clutch-Eibach lowering springs

January 24th, 2007, 10:52 AM	#13
Mustangfan99 Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 572	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, 07:29 PM	#14
WilltheThrill MM Fanatic 03 Cobra 13.2 @ 108 at 2710 ft. elevation Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: southern california Posts: 4,115	yeah, a better clutch does __________________ 03 cobra:soon to be pullied/tuned by Greg @ RET-clutch-Xpipe-flows w/3" piping out back-adj. clutch cable with quadrant-BBK firewall adjuster 91 prelude: CAI-full exhaust-clutch-Eibach lowering springs

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