Adjustable Clutch Quad

Phantom5oh · 01-24-2003, 08:53 AM

I'm looking to get a firewall adjustable clutch quadrant and cable for my 95 GTS. Who makes the best one?

I'm also looking to replace the stock clutch. Who makes the best clutch with stock pedal pressure? The GTS is my daily driver and sees at least 2 hours of stop and go traffic every day. So I don't want a heck of a lot of extra pedal effort if I don't need it. What does everyone think?

Mustang_289 · 01-24-2003, 09:16 AM

We've got the Steeda firewall adjuster and quandrant under the dash, it's great. Also got the CenterForce Dual-Friction great clutch - pedal not too hard. Can't say if it's like a stock clutch as our car didn't really run when we got it.

86GT · 01-24-2003, 09:25 AM

I've got the UPR Billet Firewall Adjuster, Quadrant and cable kit. I love it. It has a lock ring on the adjuster so that it doesn't back off, and the quadrant has 3 positions available in it. I really like this setup, its worked well at the strip too.

As for clutch, it depends on your setup. I've ran the H/D ford setup, liked it, lasted quite a long time, a little harder than stock, but very liveable.

The easiest pedal effort clutch I've ran is the Ford King Cobra, its really the H/D with a different spring rate in the pressure plate (That's what I was told, someone correct me if I'm wrong) that causes it to have a a lighter pedal. It works really well too.

The D/F Centerforce is probably one of the best stock type (diaphragm) clutches, but it does have a bit more pedal effort than the H/D ford clutch, and its a really aggressive street/strip clutch so if you have a stock motor, its not the best one to get.

Take a look at Hayes or Ram too, they offer some great clutch setups, I can't tell you anything about them as I haven't tried one yet.

Hope that helps.

Dark_5.0 · 01-24-2003, 09:45 AM

I had a King Cobra clutch and hated it, I went to a Ford racing clutch and love it, it has stock pedal pressure and is just $159.00 in Summit.

Phantom5oh · 01-24-2003, 12:18 PM

Thanks, has anyone tried either the Centerforce 1 or 2? They are in the $175 range and right now my car is stock so I can't see spending $350 for the Dual Friction if I don't need it. I plan on adding more power when I get enough money saved. But I would rather have a streetable clutch for now.

I had a Ram in my '83 at one time. I can't say that I had good luck with it. I replaced it twice and it always chattered and was very unpredictable. I don't think I will ever buy another one.

86GT · 01-24-2003, 01:33 PM

My brother's car had the Centerforce 2, and he's had a Valeo in it. Both were great, but the Centerforce 2 lasted longer. Its a good clutch, and $175 doesn't sound too bad for it.

jetuomi · 01-25-2003, 10:25 AM

Spec Stage 1.. Stock pedal feel, can handle lots of torque..
I'm buying their stage1 clutch and billet flywheel soon, and have heard nothing but good results from them..

Phantom5oh · 01-25-2003, 03:29 PM

How much do the SPEC Clutches go for?

jetuomi · 01-26-2003, 04:44 PM

Hey, call Spec directly, they might have them cheaper, but they are $189 or less..

http://www.speclutches.com/

Scrapla · 01-26-2003, 07:58 PM

I'm running the BBk adjustable quad. and a king cobra clutch and mines a daily and I love the combo.

skiwesser · 04-23-2007, 10:50 AM

I have a spec stage 1 in my car, pedal feel and grab is great, but we had to grind several places in the bellhousing to clear the pressure plate, wasn't that big a deal, but it did hit in about 4 spots and one took a good bit of grinding.
I've also heard the spec pp is heavy and hard on your tranny but I read that online so???????
My .02

1989GT · 04-23-2007, 11:59 AM

Man this post is over 4 years old!

skiwesser · 04-25-2007, 01:05 AM

Yeah, didn't notice till I had posted.

01-24-2003, 08:53 AM	#1
Phantom5oh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 334	Adjustable Clutch Quad I'm looking to get a firewall adjustable clutch quadrant and cable for my 95 GTS. Who makes the best one? I'm also looking to replace the stock clutch. Who makes the best clutch with stock pedal pressure? The GTS is my daily driver and sees at least 2 hours of stop and go traffic every day. So I don't want a heck of a lot of extra pedal effort if I don't need it. What does everyone think? __________________ 95 GTS 03 DR 650SE Sgarzi's Machine Works

01-24-2003, 09:25 AM	#3
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	I've got the UPR Billet Firewall Adjuster, Quadrant and cable kit. I love it. It has a lock ring on the adjuster so that it doesn't back off, and the quadrant has 3 positions available in it. I really like this setup, its worked well at the strip too. As for clutch, it depends on your setup. I've ran the H/D ford setup, liked it, lasted quite a long time, a little harder than stock, but very liveable. The easiest pedal effort clutch I've ran is the Ford King Cobra, its really the H/D with a different spring rate in the pressure plate (That's what I was told, someone correct me if I'm wrong) that causes it to have a a lighter pedal. It works really well too. The D/F Centerforce is probably one of the best stock type (diaphragm) clutches, but it does have a bit more pedal effort than the H/D ford clutch, and its a really aggressive street/strip clutch so if you have a stock motor, its not the best one to get. Take a look at Hayes or Ram too, they offer some great clutch setups, I can't tell you anything about them as I haven't tried one yet. Hope that helps. __________________ 2002 Windsor Weekend Q16 Qualifier

01-24-2003, 09:45 AM	#4
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	I had a King Cobra clutch and hated it, I went to a Ford racing clutch and love it, it has stock pedal pressure and is just $159.00 in Summit. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

01-24-2003, 12:18 PM	#5
Phantom5oh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 334	Thanks, has anyone tried either the Centerforce 1 or 2? They are in the $175 range and right now my car is stock so I can't see spending $350 for the Dual Friction if I don't need it. I plan on adding more power when I get enough money saved. But I would rather have a streetable clutch for now. I had a Ram in my '83 at one time. I can't say that I had good luck with it. I replaced it twice and it always chattered and was very unpredictable. I don't think I will ever buy another one. __________________ 95 GTS 03 DR 650SE Sgarzi's Machine Works

01-24-2003, 01:33 PM	#6
86GT Sniffed too much n20 Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Ont, Canada Posts: 1,018	My brother's car had the Centerforce 2, and he's had a Valeo in it. Both were great, but the Centerforce 2 lasted longer. Its a good clutch, and $175 doesn't sound too bad for it. __________________ 2002 Windsor Weekend Q16 Qualifier

01-24-2003, 09:16 AM	#2
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	We've got the Steeda firewall adjuster and quandrant under the dash, it's great. Also got the CenterForce Dual-Friction great clutch - pedal not too hard. Can't say if it's like a stock clutch as our car didn't really run when we got it.

01-25-2003, 10:25 AM	#7
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	Spec Stage 1.. Stock pedal feel, can handle lots of torque.. I'm buying their stage1 clutch and billet flywheel soon, and have heard nothing but good results from them.. __________________ 1994 GT (black on black) A few mods, click below to check out the car... My CAR

01-25-2003, 03:29 PM	#8
Phantom5oh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 334	How much do the SPEC Clutches go for? __________________ 95 GTS 03 DR 650SE Sgarzi's Machine Works

01-26-2003, 04:44 PM	#9
jetuomi Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada Posts: 214	Hey, call Spec directly, they might have them cheaper, but they are $189 or less.. http://www.speclutches.com/ __________________ 1994 GT (black on black) A few mods, click below to check out the car... My CAR

01-26-2003, 07:58 PM	#10
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	I'm running the BBk adjustable quad. and a king cobra clutch and mines a daily and I love the combo. __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

04-23-2007, 10:50 AM	#11
skiwesser Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: rock hill,S.C. 29730 Posts: 420	Re: Adjustable Clutch Quad I have a spec stage 1 in my car, pedal feel and grab is great, but we had to grind several places in the bellhousing to clear the pressure plate, wasn't that big a deal, but it did hit in about 4 spots and one took a good bit of grinding. I've also heard the spec pp is heavy and hard on your tranny but I read that online so??????? My .02 __________________ 88 GT: subs,pullies, 1 3/4 longtubes, flowmasters, AFR 165's,T,F #1 cam,Thyphoon intake, 24# inj., 73mm C&L,65mmT.B., 190LPH pump, Eagle sir rods, forged pistons in a newly rebuilt 306. DYNO TUNED TO 300.97 RWHP 337RWTQ

04-23-2007, 11:59 AM	#12
1989GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Cincinnati,OH Posts: 1,511	Re: Adjustable Clutch Quad Man this post is over 4 years old! __________________ 89GT,Pro-Bullet 306, H/C/I and a bunch of other stuff. Sold 00GT, Vortech S-Trim, Steeda Boost Pipe, C&L intake, Mac off-road H-pipe, Flowmasters, B&M Ripper shifter, Eibach Sportline springs, Koni Struts/shocks, MM full length subframe connectors, Cobra brakes, 3.73's. My Car Domain Page

04-25-2007, 01:05 AM	#13
skiwesser Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: rock hill,S.C. 29730 Posts: 420	Re: Adjustable Clutch Quad Yeah, didn't notice till I had posted. __________________ 88 GT: subs,pullies, 1 3/4 longtubes, flowmasters, AFR 165's,T,F #1 cam,Thyphoon intake, 24# inj., 73mm C&L,65mmT.B., 190LPH pump, Eagle sir rods, forged pistons in a newly rebuilt 306. DYNO TUNED TO 300.97 RWHP 337RWTQ

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