Check out these mods (opinion survey)

I have a list of upcoming mods, and I value your opinions:

-new clutch kit - RAM or Centerforce DF
-shifter - Pro 5.0 or Steeda Tri-Ax

....not done yet, computer cut me off

I have a list of upcoming mods, and I value your opinions:

-new clutch kit - RAM or Centerforce DF
-shifter - Pro 5.0 or Steeda Tri-Ax
-radiator - fluidyne or stay cool
-exhaust system - MAC or floturds (2.5"or 3")

? - should I wait to do the clutch until I upgrade my tranny??? How a waiting on shifter until tranny?

Thanks for all you input!


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'90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts);
30# injectors; JMS Chip; 190 lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113)

[2FastLX]

I have the Pro 5.0 and love it. I also have a full MAC exhaust and really love the sound (not to happy with the coating though).

I have a King Cobra clutch and it is holding up great with my low 13 sec car, but have heard great things about the Centerforce clutch so I would probably go with it.

BeCool makes a killer radiator which is a direct fit. It's a single core aluminum type and a buddy has one. Looks real nice and top notch quality with everything Tig welded instead of epoxy.

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[89LXNotch]

I have the MAC "Racer's Choice" shifter, which is very similar to the Pro 5.0. Two of my friends have the Pro 5.0 in thier cars, it's a d@mn good shifter, but I like mine better (it has an even shorter shift).

As far as clutch, I and my two friends are all running RAM. Two of us are mid-13 cars, and one is a low-12(Vortech). The RAM gives you a much easier pedal than stock, but still has great holding power. Don't forget to add a quality adjustable cable & aluminum quadrant (I prefer FRPP). I have heard good things about the centerforce & King cobra also, but I heard that the pedal is still just as stiff as the stock one.

And finally, exhaust. I have Mac cat-back and I love it. It only took about 20 minutes for me and a buddy to install on my car. Very easy to line-up the tails, and also very easy to disassemble and reassemble if needed due to ball-and-socket connections! No more clamps!! I'd go with 2.5" unless you making some serious HP(400-up).

Good luck!


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'89 Notch: R134a A/C conversion, Hedman Shorties, 2.5" MAC cat-back, 3.73 gears, MAC "Racer's choice" shifter, RAM clutch, FRPP quadrant & cable, MAC cold-air kit, 75mm Pro-M, 65mm TB, GT-40 intake, 24# inj, 1.72RR's, 190pump, alum. driveshaft, '95 GT spindles & Brakes, polished '99 Cobra wheels w/ 245/45/17 rubber. Best ET- 13.63 @ 102.9

[This message has been edited by 89LXNotch (edited 06-11-2001).]

I've spoken to a few other people who advise that I'll need a new shifter when get a Tremec....true? How about clutch upgrade? Should I wait until then? W/ my curren mods and the fact I'll be blowing next year, will I need a Tremec (I'd assume so). Thanks again guys.

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'90 LX 5.0; 12K original miles (no sh*&); 3.55 gears; pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads; BBK shorties; MSD 6AL box w/ blaster 2 coil; Motorsport E303 cam; Pro-M 75mm MAF; BBK 70mm TB; Eibach spring kit; Southside welded subs; K&N cone filter charger; Hurst shifter; fiberglass turbo hood; A/C-less; rear seat-less; cat-less; 2 chamber Flos; Corbeau racing seats (fronts);
30# injectors; JMS Chip; 190 lb fp; TFS track heat Intake (12.299 @ 113)

[Rick 91GT]

Originally posted by bada$$lx:
I've spoken to a few other people who advise that I'll need a new shifter when get a Tremec....true? How about clutch upgrade? Should I wait until then? W/ my curren mods and the fact I'll be blowing next year, will I need a Tremec (I'd assume so). Thanks again guys.

The Tremec will require a different clutch, cable and shifter and bell SFI approved bell housing, so I would wait unless your clutch is in need on replacement. I also have the MAC exhaust and really like the different sound it has, you may want to take a look at the Ron Davis Racing radiator or the AFCO piece, both are really nice fully tig welded and are much cheaper then the Be-Cool's. I don't think you can go wrog with either the RAM or CF but I do like the CF DF a lot, it works very well and will hold up to 500hp I believe with out any issues.



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[jonnyk]

Originally posted by bada$$lx:
....not done yet, computer cut me off

I have a list of upcoming mods, and I value your opinions:

-new clutch kit - RAM or Centerforce DF
-shifter - Pro 5.0 or Steeda Tri-Ax
-radiator - fluidyne or stay cool
-exhaust system - MAC or floturds (2.5"or 3")

? - should I wait to do the clutch until I upgrade my tranny??? How a waiting on shifter until tranny?

Thanks for all you input!

Clutch - Centerforce pressure plate with King Cobra disc
Shifter - Steeda Tri-Ax...adjustable handle nice and comfy
Radiator - Fluidyne no questions asked
Exhaust - MAC...I like the sound better. I still think 3" is overkill until you run a big power adder, so 2.5" gets my vote.

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1991 LX Hatch 5.0L