26 replies to this topic

[jmn444]

He has a REAL good point, it basically requires removing the blower to tilt the motor back for the clutch.  If you can swing it, it'll be a little cheaper (I was quoted one hour labor additional) to do it pre-blower.

[springer]

The clutch can be installed without removing the Whipple.  I went thru this same clearance issue question with my Ford mechanic who thought there was a possibility that the Whipple might have to be removed to get the proper engine tilt to install the clutch.  He ended up installing the clutch without the need to remove the  Whipple.

The stock clutch won't last you long so you might as well put in a twin disc now and be done with it.  My first clutch replacement was a SPEC Stage 3+ single disc unit which was nothing but problems and once it was removed at 1,000 miles, the Ford mechanics said it was "toast." I then went with a Ram clutch,  Force 10.5, which was highly recommended by a local Mustang mod shop.  Interestingly, this Mustang shop refuses to recommend or use SPEC clutches anymore due to the many issues they have had with their clutches and poor customer service at SPEC.  They now prefer, and recommend, the Ram twin disc to all their GT 500 customers as a replacement clutch.

Also,  McLeod is another clutch that seems to be well constructed and has been around forever.

Edited by springer, 22 March 2012 - 05:19 PM.

[TNTchris]

Thanks!!! I will check into clutches. Can someone tell me how to get to the link for pricing and what is included to have Shelby do the SC? Also, for those who had the supercharger installed at a ford dealer what was you cost?

Thanks
Chris

[2007_Shelby_GT]

McCleod RST twin-disk with matching flywheel for me!  Clutch pedal feel is very light, maybe even lighter than the stock clutch!

Installation went smoothly - the clearance issue discussed above can be bypassed (somewhat) by "clocking" the transmission as it is removed/reinstalled.  In other words, you have to twist the transmission (clockwise or counter-clockwise, I can't remember which) as you remove/reinstall.

Sam

[slbgtsc]

Skip the McLeod IMO I've been fighting mine for 8 months now. I'm on my second clutch flywheel matched combo and have had the tranny out 3 time! $3400 of wasted money. Car shifts great at first and with more heat and mileage the shifting gets worse. I've replaced the csc,and I'm running a braided stainless line etc. Car was shifting great with my spec 2+ just had a funky chirp on down shifts, at this point I would gladly deal with the noise vs a clutch that doesn't function properly

[07SGT4578]

I changed my clutch with the whipple on the motor, it can be done, but is more of a pain in the arse if you ask me.  As far as brand to go with, IMO, there have been people that have had problems with each and every brand out there.  At best it is a crap shoot if you get a good one or not, also has to do with the install I think.

[Lgs ShelbyGT]

RST when installed SC
1 year
3,000 miles
1 track day
0 issues

clocking transmission:
clockwise as you remove
counter clockwise when installing

Edited by Lgs ShelbyGT, 23 March 2012 - 09:32 PM.