performance clutches

oaktonarcher · **performance clutches**

im new to 5 spd performance and i was just wondering what gains i will see with i new clutch, i dont mean hp but what benefits will i get out of a performance clutch? and will i see any benefits on a mostly stock car?

SquirrelNutz154 · 08-14-2004, 12:46 AM

Many better upgrades to make. Its a good one if you're pushing a lot of HP or if youre clutch is slipping, but on a fairly new car with a decent transmission, I'd spend the money on something else.

01mineralgrey6 · 08-14-2004, 01:08 AM

Basically you can get a beefeir clutch for more clamping force to the flywheel.usually requires more effort too.... I wouldn't be worried about the clutch till you need to replace it but i would say get a short throw shifter, clutch quadrant, etc. I think Horse has a steeda quadrent hes trying to sell.

**SpectorV** · 08-14-2004, 12:23 PM

the ability to NOT be able to feather the clutch (alot of spin) lol if your clutch is not slipping then you should not worry about it, if you get a really stiff clutch you wont be able to feather it to take off so you will wind up "dumping it" and having alot more spin/alot less control over the clutch as it engages.

oaktonarcher · 08-14-2004, 10:27 PM

three stupid questions im sure. 1) what is a clutch quadrant? 2) what is a throw bearing? and three what good does this do?

QUOTE=SpectorV]the ability to NOT be able to feather the clutch (alot of spin) lol if your clutch is not slipping then you should not worry about it, if you get a really stiff clutch you wont be able to feather it to take off so you will wind up "dumping it" and having alot more spin/alot less control over the clutch as it engages.[/quote]

01mineralgrey6 · 08-15-2004, 08:20 AM

The clutch quadrant is more for a heavy duty clutch, The stock ones are plastic, and after a while they bend causing inconsistant clutch engagement/ missed shifts. Just a little insurance if you get a heavy duty clutch or like to shift hard.
The throw out bearing pushess on the "fingers" of the pressure plate causing the clutch to dis-engage.

**SpectorV** · 08-15-2004, 12:46 PM

well you know how on your stock clutch you can kind of ride on it as it engages you dont have to just let it out all at once, you have a kind of 2 inch area when letting in/out on the clutch petal that the clutch is not engaged/not engaged with an aftermarket you dont have that much area its very stiff and the clutch is usually engaged or not, no room to play really lol

oaktonarcher · 08-15-2004, 04:50 PM

ok thanks guys. when i have driven 5 spd stangs i find having the ability to feather the clutch is not only fun but its like a safety thing when your in the show. well thanks for the help

STEVE · 08-15-2004, 08:08 PM

is the upr triple pick up quadrant and cable and fire wall adjuster good

STEVE · 08-16-2004, 05:51 PM

i need that to be answered quik so i can install my spec stage two clutch

STEVE · 08-16-2004, 11:44 PM

anybody

01mineralgrey6 · 08-17-2004, 06:14 AM

I guess

Most of the people i know get the Steeda stuff.

STEVE · 08-17-2004, 01:15 PM

any links to the steeda one with cable fire wall adjuster and quadrant

STEVE · 08-17-2004, 02:19 PM

damn straight from steeda its one hundred bucks plus shipping any sites have it cheaper

STEVE · 08-17-2004, 04:45 PM

i think i will just get upr

**SpectorV** · 08-17-2004, 05:53 PM

upr or steeda both do the same job and work just as good, just make sure you get a firewall adjuster to take all the slack out of the petal or flop or what ever you want to call it.

if the petal is to high you can get an adjuster kit from maximum motorsports.com to fix it but you definatly want to take all the slack out of the clutch petal so its frim at the top and has half an inch of travel before the cltuch starts to slip/go into neutral.

STEVE · 08-23-2004, 06:55 PM

well i found thet straight from upr its pretty cheap so now i will get the quadrant adjuster and cable straight from them but one question there is an option for ten bucks more to have the premium cable is it worth it or is it just another way of getting more money out of my pocket

STEVE · 08-23-2004, 08:57 PM

any one

STEVE · 08-24-2004, 08:04 PM

n e 1

STEVE · 08-27-2004, 06:43 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by 232stang well i found thet straight from upr its pretty cheap so now i will get the quadrant adjuster and cable straight from them but one question there is an option for ten bucks more to have the premium cable is it worth it or is it just another way of getting more money out of my pocket

yes on the premium cable or no ?

STEVE · 08-29-2004, 02:22 PM

cmon this is the only thing stopping me from putting on my clutch

Falcon · 02:48 PM


Quote: Originally Posted by 232stang yes on the premium cable or no ?

to shut you up...no

...seriously though its probably not needed if its an option, unless you want the supposedly premium cable then get it, its only ten bucks. ive never heard of such a premium cable but maybe someone else knows more???spector???