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I just bought a 2000 GT, the clutch pedal seems like it has a lot of slack. How can i adjust the clutch pedal so there isn't so much slack before it engages? The pedal seems like it comes up to far. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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If it is stock and not broke you simply pull up on the clutch pedal.
 

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+1 on above.

Is this your first Mustang? The clutch on a stock Mustang is somewhat unusal. It has a quasi self adjusting clutch cable. Because of the way the adjustor works, the throw out bearing is in constant contact with the pressure plate. This gives the impression that the clutch is engaging too high.

As suggested, try activating the self adjuster. With your toe, pull UP on the clutch pedal. You will feel the quardant release. Push the pedal to the floor and back up a few times. Drive it. How does it feel now?
 
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I had a 95 GT, i didn't know if anything changed between years. I will try the self adjusting when i get home today. Thanks for the help.
 
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I did the self adjusting adjust, and it seems to be a little bit better thanks for the help.
 
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Another question

I got another question. The guy i boutht the car off of had just installed a new intake, and throttle body. Are you suppossed to get the car tuned after all of that is intalled?
 

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For the mods mentioned (1996-2004 MY), a tune is not normally needed. It is within the capabilities of the stock MAF.

Any injector change DOES require a tune.
 

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No need for a tune. What other mod's do the car have? If you decide to put aftermarket gears, or an off road mid pipe in the car, then it would be a good time to get a hand held tuner at that point that way you can turn off the rear o2's and calibrate your speedometer for the gears you install.
 
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Thanks for the help.
 
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The car does have 3.73 gears, off-road H pipe, and flowmaster exhaust. Should i get it dyno tuned, or would the hand held tuner do the same thing?
 
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