How hard is it to install a quadrant?

Joestang94 · 11-05-2001, 12:22 AM

I have a 94 GT. I want to install a Steeda Adj. firewall quad. or something similar. How hard is the install? I have OK mechanical skills. Thanks for any info.

Five0 · 11-05-2001, 08:43 AM

It is not that hard, get under the car and remove the clutch cable. You then need to get some kind of hook tool to make it a little easer, get under the dash and pull the pin holding the quadrant on.
Slide the old one off and replace it with the new one and replace the pin and the cable. It is not that hard.

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX

JohnnyG · 11-06-2001, 09:02 AM

Definitey pull the front seat before you try to change the clutch quadrant- It's really tight quarters- even with the seat out of the car.

jonnyk · 11-06-2001, 09:52 AM

Took me about half an hour to do my quadrant and firewall adjuster, and I didn't remove the front seat. I'm pretty small though, I also recommend removing the driver seat. I also didn't have to disconnect the cable at the bellhousing end, but that's cause my stock adjuster was busted (slack in the cable).

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'91 LX Hatch, 17x8.5 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5
Best ET run: 14.593 @ 94.62, 2.292 60'
Best MPH run: 14.728 @ 95.72 mph, 2.423 60'
Best 60': 2.230
1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

drudis · 11-06-2001, 02:47 PM

I put in a Forte quadrant and firewall adjuster in this summer, while doing the Tremec TKO.
THe hardest part was getting the old quadrant OFF the pedal assembly. THere is a pesky spring that wont let it come off easily. I wrestled with that (upside-down, under the dash) for about 30 minutes. Once that was done, the rest of the job was another 30 minutes, and a piece of cake.

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Darius Rudis
Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-)

My Mustang Page

ricekilla · 11-06-2001, 09:49 PM

its easy until you get under the dash, then its a pain in the frickin a$$. take out the seat.

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89 GT BLOWN, GEARED, AND SHAVED

1SILLYGT · 11-10-2001, 01:37 PM

Changing the quadrant to an aftermarket adjustable cable and quadrant is very simple. Unhook the cable under the car then push the seat back get under the dash and just pull the pins and slide the old one off. The new one will slide right in. Just remember to replace the pins

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90 GT shorty headers, flowmaster exhaust, off-road h-pipe, 3.73 gears, hurst short throw shifter, GT-40 heads

1BAD89 · 11-11-2001, 05:07 PM

Just take your time, read the instructions, and give yourself a sat. or sun. ad you'll be just fine.

Coupe5oh · 11-11-2001, 08:00 PM

This sounds easy, im gonna try it too

, my cable is mushy feeling, but is a new clutch.

11-05-2001, 12:22 AM	#1
Joestang94 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 12	How hard is it to install a quadrant? I have a 94 GT. I want to install a Steeda Adj. firewall quad. or something similar. How hard is the install? I have OK mechanical skills. Thanks for any info.

11-11-2001, 08:00 PM	#9
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	This sounds easy, im gonna try it too, my cable is mushy feeling, but is a new clutch. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

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11-05-2001, 08:43 AM	#2
Five0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: middleburg, fl, usa Posts: 1,134	It is not that hard, get under the car and remove the clutch cable. You then need to get some kind of hook tool to make it a little easer, get under the dash and pull the pin holding the quadrant on. Slide the old one off and replace it with the new one and replace the pin and the cable. It is not that hard. ------------------ James Cox nochevy@hotmail.com 1991 Mustang LX

11-06-2001, 09:02 AM	#3
JohnnyG Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 105	Definitey pull the front seat before you try to change the clutch quadrant- It's really tight quarters- even with the seat out of the car.

11-06-2001, 09:52 AM	#4
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	Took me about half an hour to do my quadrant and firewall adjuster, and I didn't remove the front seat. I'm pretty small though, I also recommend removing the driver seat. I also didn't have to disconnect the cable at the bellhousing end, but that's cause my stock adjuster was busted (slack in the cable). ------------------ '91 LX Hatch, 17x8.5 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5 Best ET run: 14.593 @ 94.62, 2.292 60' Best MPH run: 14.728 @ 95.72 mph, 2.423 60' Best 60': 2.230 1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

11-06-2001, 02:47 PM	#5
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I put in a Forte quadrant and firewall adjuster in this summer, while doing the Tremec TKO. THe hardest part was getting the old quadrant OFF the pedal assembly. THere is a pesky spring that wont let it come off easily. I wrestled with that (upside-down, under the dash) for about 30 minutes. Once that was done, the rest of the job was another 30 minutes, and a piece of cake. ------------------ Darius Rudis Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page

11-06-2001, 09:49 PM	#6
ricekilla Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: sinful boys SO CAL Posts: 736	its easy until you get under the dash, then its a pain in the frickin a$$. take out the seat. ------------------ 89 GT BLOWN, GEARED, AND SHAVED

11-10-2001, 01:37 PM	#7
1SILLYGT Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: sloatsburg NY Posts: 28	Changing the quadrant to an aftermarket adjustable cable and quadrant is very simple. Unhook the cable under the car then push the seat back get under the dash and just pull the pins and slide the old one off. The new one will slide right in. Just remember to replace the pins ------------------ 90 GT shorty headers, flowmaster exhaust, off-road h-pipe, 3.73 gears, hurst short throw shifter, GT-40 heads

11-11-2001, 05:07 PM	#8
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	Just take your time, read the instructions, and give yourself a sat. or sun. ad you'll be just fine.