[Glen]

My high mileage 2000 V6 Mustang 29K miles, needs a new clutch. To be more accurate, it needs a new throw out bearing.

So, I am sure as heck not going to tear it apart for the bearing and not replace the clutch. Plus, I'm adding a SC to it, so it's a wise upgrade.

I have a few questions for everyone.

First, since this is my first V6, does anyone know if it takes the same clutch setup as the 5.0? Because it is a T-5 tranny.

Second, any suggestions on brands? I have always been a Centerforce clutch user. But it's been a few years and I hear Ram is a big player now.

Third, depending on if my clutch is the same as the 5.0 version, making it more or less difficult to find a performance version, does anyone have a good source to purchase from.

Thanks in advance

Glen

[ChronSmoke]

We'll Glen in my opnion I would use a Centerforce clutch.
I would also consider a Steeda Tri-ax shifter or a Pro 5.0
shifter for smoother shifter but,that's your call Glen.
The best of luck!

[Monkey Boy]

Brothers Performance has high performance clutches for V6's made by Centerforce and Ram. Check out there website: www.brothersperformance.com

[JUSTNLX]

Last time I had a V6 clutch in my hand (1996) it was actually larger in diameter than a 5.0

I like McLeod (spelling?) clutches myself. Mine takes 6k launches pretty freakin good. I hear SPEC makes a good one too.

[Glen]

Thanks for the link and info guys.

Brothers seems to have everything that is available.

The clutch is an 11", go figure?

Unfortunately, there seems to be only 4 options available. Original Equipment replacement....uh....not in a million years. Then there is the Centerforce 1 clutch, with 30% more clamping power. This is better but not there yet. Then there is the Ram HD series, with again 30% more clamping power, again better but not there yet. Then there is the Ram Kevlar, but "says do not use on the street". This is way over priced at about $450.

So I am really disappointed in the selection. If I wasn't going to Supercharge, then the Centerforce 1 would be "OK". But I would rather have the Centerforce 2, but they don't make it for the 3.8. So I suppose I will have to give the Centerforce 1 a shot.

Any opinions on the Centerforce 1??

Hopefully since it is 11", it will do better then the 5.0 10.5" I know so well.

Another thought? The SC Tbird has the T5 and 3.8 and it's 11". But the part numbers are different. Any opinions on this?

Thanks in advance

Glen