Clutch advice for '93 GT

todd5.0 · 04-20-2001, 10:29 AM

My '93 Mustang GT clutch is just about gone.
I have never replaced a clutch before.
Any suggestions on service and clutch recommendations would be appreciated.

Has any one had any luck with the Ford Racing
Cobra clutch kit? Or any other brand of clutch and pressure plate?

My want list consists of
Clutch
Pressure plate
throwout bearing
pilot bearing
clutch cable

Is there anything else that I need?

Thanks Todd5.0

Mad Horse · 04-20-2001, 10:48 AM

I'd would also replace the stock aluminum bearing retainer with a new steel bearing retainer. Cost is about $40.00 so its not too bad. You might also want to consider putting new bushings and trans mount on the cross member since it will be off too. I replaced mine with Energy suspension polyurethane bushings and mount.

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88GT 5-speed
Mods: Cervinis Ram air hood 3.73 gears, King Cobra clutch, Pro 5.0, March alum. Pullies, DynoMax Cat-back, WMS Xtrac subframes, 16" Ponies.
"Nip it in the Bud"
My Webpage

egiap's 5.0 · 04-21-2001, 06:42 AM

Get your self a Haynes manual. This way you'll under stand how to remove and reinstall clutch. It will so give you all your torque specs. Think about fire wall adjuster and quad. to replace plastic self- adjuster at clutch pedal. When trans is out put synthetic ATF in. Give me an e-mail about any questions.

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NOS_Notch · 04-21-2001, 10:36 AM

Yeah the motorsport HD will make you happy. And do the steel bearing retainer...the stocker will groove out..(if it hasn't already)
Replace the stock quadrant(hardest part is getting the plastic stock one off)
And the energy suspension tranny mounts are awesome too. it's pretty easy...do it yourself, and w/ the money you save do an h-pipe back replacement(it all has to come off...you might as well make it real easy and cut it all off) I can do the swap myself in about 4 hours now.
The clutch, plate and T.O. bearing come in the motorsport kit...you should get an alignment tool($5)....and do the rear main seal while your in there...(takes about 10 minutes only) you will need the pilot bearing though...i never replaced mine, but think it just pops out.
The summit adj. cable looks identical to the rest for around $79.
Good luck.................

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4.10's,long tubes & 75 shot...Goes 12.50's
Check it out at http://www.burnouts.webprovider.com

11's coming soon!!!!
Heads,intake and cam are all here

Unit 5302 · 04-21-2001, 02:47 PM

I was unaware the exhaust had to come off?

I've pulled about 10 T-5's and I've never had to remove anything put the cats. The stock or aftermarket catback has never been in the way, really.

You'll need a clutch alignment tool, and a book containing torque specs.

Don't skimp on the cluch man.

I'd go with a Centerforce, King Cobra, Motorsport HD, or at least something that offers superior holding capacity than the cheap stock unit. Any heavy duty clutches should also get the adjustable quadrent too. If you choose and adjustable quadrent, I'd recommend Steeda, they have a knob that you use to adjust the clutch, located inside the car. Very nice.

todd5.0 · 04-21-2001, 06:55 PM

Thanks to all you Mustangers for the input

I finished the car up and just got back from driving it around. It will take me awhile to get use to the stiffness of the clutch pedal.
I killed the engine twice!! The new clutch really grabs.

Here is what I replaced
Pilot bearing
Ford Racing HD Clutch Kit
Ford Racing clutch cable
Ford bearing retainer
Rear main seal

It feels like a new car again with 95K on it
Todd5.0

04-20-2001, 10:29 AM	#1
todd5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: OR Posts: 3	Clutch advice for '93 GT My '93 Mustang GT clutch is just about gone. I have never replaced a clutch before. Any suggestions on service and clutch recommendations would be appreciated. Has any one had any luck with the Ford Racing Cobra clutch kit? Or any other brand of clutch and pressure plate? My want list consists of Clutch Pressure plate throwout bearing pilot bearing clutch cable Is there anything else that I need? Thanks Todd5.0

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04-20-2001, 10:48 AM	#2
Mad Horse Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Dayton, OH., United States Posts: 467	I'd would also replace the stock aluminum bearing retainer with a new steel bearing retainer. Cost is about $40.00 so its not too bad. You might also want to consider putting new bushings and trans mount on the cross member since it will be off too. I replaced mine with Energy suspension polyurethane bushings and mount. ------------------ 88GT 5-speed Mods: Cervinis Ram air hood 3.73 gears, King Cobra clutch, Pro 5.0, March alum. Pullies, DynoMax Cat-back, WMS Xtrac subframes, 16" Ponies. "Nip it in the Bud" My Webpage

04-21-2001, 06:42 AM	#3
egiap's 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH. Posts: 113	Get your self a Haynes manual. This way you'll under stand how to remove and reinstall clutch. It will so give you all your torque specs. Think about fire wall adjuster and quad. to replace plastic self- adjuster at clutch pedal. When trans is out put synthetic ATF in. Give me an e-mail about any questions. ------------------ Independent Amsoil dealer. Be your own Boss, find out how to become an independent amsoil dealer or preferred customer. E-mail Ed about details.

04-21-2001, 10:36 AM	#4
NOS_Notch Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fresno,CA. USA Posts: 384	Yeah the motorsport HD will make you happy. And do the steel bearing retainer...the stocker will groove out..(if it hasn't already) Replace the stock quadrant(hardest part is getting the plastic stock one off) And the energy suspension tranny mounts are awesome too. it's pretty easy...do it yourself, and w/ the money you save do an h-pipe back replacement(it all has to come off...you might as well make it real easy and cut it all off) I can do the swap myself in about 4 hours now. The clutch, plate and T.O. bearing come in the motorsport kit...you should get an alignment tool($5)....and do the rear main seal while your in there...(takes about 10 minutes only) you will need the pilot bearing though...i never replaced mine, but think it just pops out. The summit adj. cable looks identical to the rest for around $79. Good luck................. ------------------ 4.10's,long tubes & 75 shot...Goes 12.50's Check it out at http://www.burnouts.webprovider.com 11's coming soon!!!! Heads,intake and cam are all here

04-21-2001, 02:47 PM	#5
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	I was unaware the exhaust had to come off? I've pulled about 10 T-5's and I've never had to remove anything put the cats. The stock or aftermarket catback has never been in the way, really. You'll need a clutch alignment tool, and a book containing torque specs. Don't skimp on the cluch man. I'd go with a Centerforce, King Cobra, Motorsport HD, or at least something that offers superior holding capacity than the cheap stock unit. Any heavy duty clutches should also get the adjustable quadrent too. If you choose and adjustable quadrent, I'd recommend Steeda, they have a knob that you use to adjust the clutch, located inside the car. Very nice.

04-21-2001, 06:55 PM	#6
todd5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: OR Posts: 3	Thanks to all you Mustangers for the input I finished the car up and just got back from driving it around. It will take me awhile to get use to the stiffness of the clutch pedal. I killed the engine twice!! The new clutch really grabs. Here is what I replaced Pilot bearing Ford Racing HD Clutch Kit Ford Racing clutch cable Ford bearing retainer Rear main seal It feels like a new car again with 95K on it Todd5.0