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I have a 1986 Mustang GT 5.0 HO it is currently stock and I am essentially replacing parts as they die (I know but on a $0.00 budget and my only driver it's all I can do)
So my clutch went out on Wednesday night and I am trying to figure out the best way to replace it so that when I begin mods the clutch will compensate without replacing it again.
I have my eyes on the Spech Stage one kit but I also see an F1 Stage 3 clutch / flywheel combo within budget.
What I need to know is should I:
Right now she is all stock
Near Future upgrade plans:
BBK Cold air
BBK Mass Air
95-96 Explorer 5.0 upper and lower intake manifold
BBK X pipes w/ converter (or equivalent)
Long term (pipe dreams / goals)
Small block 427
Performance racing Steeda suspension (or equivelant)
4 lug conversion to compensate for the 450- 500hp dream
I know that the above near future upgrades would make a stage 3 overkill but I eventually want her running high to low 10's (if not better) with just CI upgrades (no NOS no supercharger)
So basically if you were in my position with a dream of high to low 10's or better in the midst what would you suggest that will not need to be replaced again with only $400.00 to spend?
So my clutch went out on Wednesday night and I am trying to figure out the best way to replace it so that when I begin mods the clutch will compensate without replacing it again.
I have my eyes on the Spech Stage one kit but I also see an F1 Stage 3 clutch / flywheel combo within budget.
What I need to know is should I:
- Replace only the clutch with a SPEC stage one and put in a quick throw shifter (and If i choose the quick throw which one should I put in to match the SPEC stage 1?)
- Replace the clutch with a SPEC stage one and the rear gears to 4.10's) and wait on the quick shift?
- Wait on the gears and quick throw and install the F1 Stage 3 Clutch / Flywheel combo: F1 STAGE 3 CLUTCH KIT& ALUM FLYWHEEL 86-95 MUSTANG GT:eBay Motors (item 350226491224 end time Aug-13-09 17:34:37 PDT)
- Knowing the clutch is required what is the difference between the SPEC stage one standard and the F1 Stage 3 Alum? if I go aluminum billet will that ensure a longer life?
Right now she is all stock
Near Future upgrade plans:
BBK Cold air
BBK Mass Air
95-96 Explorer 5.0 upper and lower intake manifold
BBK X pipes w/ converter (or equivalent)
Long term (pipe dreams / goals)
Small block 427
Performance racing Steeda suspension (or equivelant)
4 lug conversion to compensate for the 450- 500hp dream
I know that the above near future upgrades would make a stage 3 overkill but I eventually want her running high to low 10's (if not better) with just CI upgrades (no NOS no supercharger)
So basically if you were in my position with a dream of high to low 10's or better in the midst what would you suggest that will not need to be replaced again with only $400.00 to spend?