School me, I needs the clutch info.

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The car is a '97 Cobra, but you already knew that. :D

Brands, not such a big deal (though I do want your opinions). What I'm wondering about is:

Clutch size. Is the car's stock size 10.5" like the 5.0? Was there a swap to an 11" setup? When? Will it retrofit to my car?

Clutch cables & quadrants. Do 5.0 quadrants fit the 4.6 cars? I have an old billet one from when a T-5 swap was planned for the '90 convertible, & would prefer using it vs buying another one. How about cables? I don't care about firewall adjustability, I am able to get under the car easily enough. Any cable brands to avoid? Summit lists an FRPP cable without the quadrant, FMS-M7553C302, but they list it for 82-96. Is this correct, it won't fit a '97?

Gears should be going in soon, & I don't imagine the original 45,000 mile clutch will be lasting long after that. Time to start planning.
 
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Your clutch is 10.5. I believe they went to the 11 inch clutch in 99.

Your quadrant will work in the Cobra.

I would get the McLeod clutch kit. Price is good, and its about the best all around clutch out there right now. Pedal feel is great.

Starkie