What Clutch?

Firas

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It's the time to get the clutch replaced. I'm looking for a good and reliable clutch for my stock 2004 GT.
Any recommendations?

 

joshjwc9

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For a stock car that won't be boosted anytime soon. Take your pick from the 03/04 Cobra clutch, RAM HDX or Centerforce DF or the Exedy Mach 400 all seem to be dependable for stock power levels. Just run a Ford TOB and Pilot Bearing too. Also, I'd run the MM Aluminum clutch quadrant as well.

 

Firas

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Thanks Josh for the feedback.
So here what I'm getting:
1) Exedy Mach 400 Stage 2 Clutch (Late 01-04 GT, Mach 1; 99-04 Cobra)

2) Ford Racing Roller Pilot Bearing (96-10 4.6L)

3) Ford Racing Performance Throwout Bearing (79-04 V8)

4) Maximum Motorsports Aluminum Clutch Quadrant (79-04 All)

 

Firas

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Hey Josh, if you have to chose between HDX and exedy, which one you go with?
And do I need to replace the cable? Any recommendation?

Thanks

 

vertigasen

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I would say the Centerforce DFX. The other stuff looks good, but swap the clutch quadrant for a UPR triple version with the firewall adjuster. It is only about $15 more for the kit and will provide all the adjustment you will ever need. Also, the UPR version has has rounded edges where the clutch cable goes in the quadrant.....it can save some wear on the cable. As for the cable....keep the stock one. If you do need a replacement, get a stock replacement. It is by far the best. I have seen too many "adjustable" clutch cables snap.

 

BlownFiveLiter

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I've always liked the FRPP King Cobra. Nice soft pedal (Centerforce Dual Friction is soft, too), holds a pretty decent amount of power, and doesn't set ya back too much.

 

joshjwc9

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I'm a RAM guy. I've run a Powergrip for almost 60k miles both supercharged and NA. I'd pick the HDX over any of those. Although, I hear great things from the Centerforce and Exedy has been in the clutch game for imports forever. I would flip and coin and do some research until you feel comfortable with either.

Stay with the stock cable. I've been there with a UPR cable and it snapped in less than 6 months. Stay with a quadrant that only has one hook. The MM has been engineered perfectly. The Steeda double hook and UPR triple hook each can stretch out a cable prematurely if you have it on the incorrect hook. So, staying with the MM or speed release versions from UPR/MM/Steeda/AM will allow the cable to have the correct amount of slack without overly stretching it out.

 

trinity_gt

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For a stock car I'd go OE Ford or equivalent. Why go "Stage 2"? Also, why monkey around with the quadrant?

 

joshjwc9

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There isn't grand difference in prices or pedal feel. Stage 1 or 2 aren't really much of a killer driveabilty-wise. The stock quadrant has been known to explode...I just wouldn't go with the one that has copied everyone else..

 

Firas

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Thanks for all who replied. Your feedback definitely will help in deciding what to get.
I'll keep you all posted

 

Firas

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OK, I visited American Muscle and ended up spending a lot of money

• Exedy mach 400 clutch
• MM quadrant
• K&N CAI
• Fuel Filter
• FR Pilot bearing
• FR Throwout bearing
• 130 amp alternator
• Optima yellow head battery
• Rear Mud Flaps
• Mach 1 chin spoiler
• Bumper insert
• Floor mats
• Mach 1 shift knob
• Short Antena

Again thank you all

 

fshawn50

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All sounds good.
But " MudFlaps"?

 

Firas

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fshawn50 said:

All sounds good.
But " MudFlaps"?

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Yeah you can call them paint protectors