Clutch Replacement

[Kilgore Trout]

Well, it looks like this winter it would be best to slap a new clutch in there.

I am looking for ideas and suggestions on which clutch and what other parts to do while I am in there.

On my list already is:
-new clutch cable
-new flywheel
-new clutch
-new throwout bearing
-cooling mod
-26 spline input shaft?
-new clutch fork?

I will either do the work myself with the assistance of a friend who is a mechanic or else have it done at the SVT Ford dealership. I called and they said it would cost about $800-900 which I think is quite reasonable and which would only include standard clutch replacement per the shop manual (no cooling mod or input shaft upgrade included in the Ford price).

 

[tomustang]

Don't forget the pilot bearing!

DIY if you can

as for a clutch you'll have to decide since the selection also affects how hard it is to engauge/disengauge

You can also pick up a:

Alum clutch quadrant and firewall adjuster

 

[Matt's 03 GT]

Do it... you know you want to. If you don't who will clean the inside of the bell housing?

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I already have the Fiore firewall adjuster and quadrant which I installed. I was planning on using the Ford parts counter replacement clutch. Not sure about all those fancy clutches that people talk about...

My wife drives the car so I want something with a light clutch pedal.

 

[RB88]

You won't be able to use a stock replacement clutch if you upgrade to the 26 spline input shaft.

 

[tomustang]

Ford parts counter replacement clutch.

parts counter clutches are usually Valeo remanufactured clutches, better check before you buy

 

[Uncle Meat]

I say let the pros do it.

U.M.

 

[hotcobra03]

diy........I wont let anyone touch my car.........

 

[5.0's 4 ever]

Removing and installing a trans on your back sucks, I would personally find a good speed shop in the area and let them do all the work(cooling mod, 26sp input shaft, clutch upgrade) I wouldn't use the ford dealer because they won't install your aftermarket parts.

 

[Uncle Meat]

Removing and installing a trans on your back sucks, I would personally find a good speed shop in the area and let them do all the work(cooling mod, 26sp input shaft, clutch upgrade) I wouldn't use the ford dealer because they won't install your aftermarket parts.

That's what I'm saying.... Unless you have a lift, a trans jack, and all the other "correct" tools required to perform this job I'd pass. Yes this can be done on jack stands in your garage, but personally I'm not a young man anymore and doing a clutch swap on my back just ain't worth my time or money saved these days.

U.M.

 

[LaserSVT]

I vote for a shop. I did my 92 GT on my back and will NEVER do it again and I think the T-56 is alot heavier than the T-5. I also love the Centerforce dual friction. Because of the unique weight system they use it is only marginally stiffer on the pedal but has like 60-75% more clamping force. Long break in but it is a killer clutch!

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Thanks for the great advice gentlemen, I am going to take my time and do the clutch right the first time so keep the advice coming. I have months to pull this off.

 

[yomadmike]

I just had mine done and I let the pro's do it. Once we got in there I decided to replace the pilot bearing, and the rear main seal. We also resealed the rear main seal plate with diesel RTV. If that bearing goes or either seal goes you're paying to get that tranny pulled AGAIN. You might want to get all that pre-clutch day, I did alot of running for all those extra parts. Oh and I put a RAM HD dual friction clutch and a RAM aluminum flywheel. So far I love it, the aluminum allows my car to rev much faster.

 

[John00Stang]

Voted for letting the pros do it. That is unless you have access to a lift, tranny jack, tons of extensions, impact tools etc etc. Oh and im not sure i would go through ford, maybe a reputable tranny shop or performance shop. Just my opinion, and i would upgrade the clutch to a centerforce or something. (i have a centerforce dual friction on my t-45 and the pedal effort is less than stock.)

 

[MustangDanny]

Had to do mine twice because I attempted a DIY. Believe me... a shop only would charge a couple hundred bucks. Well worth it IMHO.