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Which clutch cable, quadrant & adjuster?

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I need some quick advice... looks like I may need to get a new clutch cable & quadrant as I'm having ittermittent problems getting my transmission into gear...

I'm thinking the quadrant is likely the main source of the problem, since it comes and goes... but should I replace the clutch cable at the same time? My clutch has always engaged right off the floor... I don't know if that's a sign of a stretched cable, or just a worn out quadrant?

Anyway, what's the best reasonably priced OEM style non-adjustable cable out there, and best quadrant and firewall adjuster that aren't too expensive?

I was looking at the Maximum Motorsports and UPR stuff... MM's cable and quadrant look pretty nice, but they have no info or pics of their adjuster on their site... the UPR adjusters look good for the price, so I was thinking maybe I'd use their adjuster with the MM quadrant and whichever cable is closest to OEM quality (without spending $130 for a real OEM one).... opinions?

Any advice is greatly appreciated... I don't think I should drive the car until this is fixed, I don't want to kill my synchros trying to shift without the clutch...
 

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i have the UPR stuff, its nice and i like it so far. as for cables go with OEM ford, you'll be happiest with that
 

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I'd have to agree with mustangjoe. The OEM ford cable is probably the best cable to go with. I have a steeda quadrant and firewall adjuster and it works great. Its nice not having to get under the car to adjust the cable too. Any of the quadrants and firewall adjusters are good to go with. They give you the ease of adjustment and the quadrants are metal instead of cheap plastic like the stock one.
 

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oh, dont forget to take the rubber piece off of the cable when you install the firewall adjuster, otherwise you wont know why your cable isnt long enough.
 
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Thanks for the advice.
 

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got the summit adj. quadrant / cable / and firewall adjuster all in on kit for 119.00 $ I have had for a few months now of constant abuse with no prob's.
 
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i would reccomend the maximum motorsports stuff. little bit better design overall and it comes with a very good, almost oem cable.
 

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mustangjoe87 said:
i have the UPR stuff, its nice and i like it so far. as for cables go with OEM ford, you'll be happiest with that
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You can get the adjustiable cable from http://www.buyfordracing.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=374
Good Luck
 
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steeda on ebay. everything for 99$ shipped
 
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Check out the Fiore micro-click firewall adjuster and quadrant.
The Fiore firewall adjuster is reportedly the best out there.
 
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