Recommended clutch brands?

[Jardon]

Hey yall! My fiances 1994 mustang gt is currently in the shop due to a suspected clutch issue (still waiting to hear back from shop doing the diag). Hes saying he wants a stiffer, more aggressive clutch seeing as the one in his car is still original. Im thinking of staying with an organic clutch and staying away frome ceramic since it'll continue being a daily for awhile, but beyond that I dont know much at all. I have a cheaper brand in my car I recently put in (mpact I believe) and the throwout bearing is squeaking against the pressure plate fingers (either i did something wrong or its not sat 100% properly). Either way, im looking for recommendations on brands and whatnot. Thanks in advance!

 

[96blak54]

Any parts store premium stock replacement clutch and throwout bearing is a step above the stock versions. Autozone, oriellys, advanced auto have a great selection and give great warranties, usually lifetime guarantee. Just be sure the flywheel is properly resurfaced and cleaned well. 100 percent be sure the flywheel surface is prepared for new clutch wear in. Either a new flywheel or have the old one resurfaced correctly. Youll be ready to pound the pavement for years to come

 

[Jardon]

I was planning on replacing the flywheel regardless. Car sat for about 7 years and want all new parts. Plus, I cant keep the car in my shop too long since I work at a dealer. I have heard that O'Reilly clutches aren't really all that great. Quoting my fiance he wants "a stiff and aggressive clutch"

Any parts store premium stock replacement clutch and throwout bearing is a step above the stock versions. Autozone, oriellys, advanced auto have a great selection and give great warranties, usually lifetime guarantee. Just be sure the flywheel is properly resurfaced and cleaned well. 100 percent be sure the flywheel surface is prepared for new clutch wear in. Either a new flywheel or have the old one resurfaced correctly. Youll be ready to pound the pavement for years to come

 

[weendoggy]

I've used Centerforce Dual Friction clutches for over 25yrs (buy the kit/pkg). They hold very well (I track both my cars) and are easy on the leg. Both are cable actuated as well. The other thing I'd get is an ACT flywheel. They are all steel, but weigh the same as an aluminum one. You won't be sorry, and it is an "aggressive clutch" without the anger.

 

[Jardon]

I've used Centerforce Dual Friction clutches for over 25yrs (buy the kit/pkg). They hold very well (I track both my cars) and are easy on the leg. Both are cable actuated as well. The other thing I'd get is an ACT flywheel. They are all steel, but weigh the same as an aluminum one. You won't be sorry, and it is an "aggressive clutch" without the anger.

My fiances mustang has a stock harmonic balancer and from what ive heard, I need to basically match the flywheel to the balancer to reduce any unnecessary vibrations. He wants a stiffer clutch feel with good bite to it. I was looking at SPEC clutches. My main thing is im looking for something with decent life span (I know I'll sacrifice some with the upgrade)

 

[96blak54]

This supporting sn95forums vendor has a great selection of clutches. Visit the website with your fiance and have him pick which he would like

 

[weendoggy]

My fiances mustang has a stock harmonic balancer and from what ive heard, I need to basically match the flywheel to the balancer to reduce any unnecessary vibrations. He wants a stiffer clutch feel with good bite to it. I was looking at SPEC clutches. My main thing is im looking for something with decent life span (I know I'll sacrifice some with the upgrade)

You won't have any problem with them. I've used them on stock and modified balancers. I have a zero balance in my Cobra wtih TKO and it's like butter smooth and the harder they spin, the more they grab. No vibrations at all. The same goes for my '02 Mustang Coyote swap with a TKX. Smooth and it has a stock balancer. You'll get a lot of life out of it. I can run for 10yrs or more and still not have much wear. Just get a complete kit so you're not "mis-matching" stuff, and they usually come with everything you need.

 

[96blak54]

Im hesitant to recommend a clutch based on stiffness. There are so many variables to a clutch feel such as the humans pressing the clutch in. Another is the stock clutch pedal quadrant can alter a clutches stiffness and engagement rate. If a stock quadrant is being used, its design is for maximum leverage, ease of use, big window for clutch engagement. If an aftermarket quick quadrant is in use or you decide to use one, the pedal effort increases alot and clutch engagement window is minimum.....almost like an on/off switch.....which is favored by the performance crowd. This is one of those questions that can be answer a thousand ways.

Lets say you get a quick quadrant and one of them $600 clutches designed for performance and higher horsepower.....that combo will definitely increase pedal effort.

I totally suck at answering your question. I think because ive been using the clutch pedal for years and dont pay any mind to effort. I daily drive a hydraulic clutch which is beyond effortless for me, but I watch others struggle. And then I have the mustang which it not hydraulic and requires effort, but then again I pay no attention to it. I will say tho, the quick quadrant and higher hp clutch makes pedal effort increase and tricky on the streets

 

[weendoggy]

In my case, I've used both stock and fixed quadrants. My Cobra was redrilled (by me) to make it pull the cable straight. Oh, the Cobra is NOT a Mustang. Even then, easy peasy push. Even my wife doesn't have an issue. On the '02, it started with stock, then promptly went fixed and I didn't see any difference. I've even shortened my pedal height without having any "push" problems. But, whatever you do, don't short-change your setup. For me, I'd stay away from "off brand" clutch/flywheels. jmo