2003 clutch - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

fomoco69 · 11-26-2016, 11:35 PM

Hi....waiting on my new mustang to be delivered next week / one owner / 13,500 miles always garaged....anyways just wondering what the stock clutch is going to be like compared to my old 1986 GT-5.0....hope its not too stiff?

Thunderbolt · 11-27-2016, 02:27 PM

To me, the stock clutch on the Mach is the best feeling clutch I've ever had on a stick car. Has the right amount of pressure and grabs at the perfect spot. I drove a co-workers 2004 Mysti-chrome Cobra with almost 500 horsepower and couldn't tell the difference between stock clutches. It only becomes annoying in gridlock traffic.

fomoco69 · 11-27-2016, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunderbolt

To me, the stock clutch on the Mach is the best feeling clutch I've ever had on a stick car. Has the right amount of pressure and grabs at the perfect spot. I drove a co-workers 2004 Mysti-chrome Cobra with almost 500 horsepower and couldn't tell the difference between stock clutches. It only becomes annoying in gridlock traffic.

Glad to hear that....my first Mach must have been changed.....will find out soon......
Update....the stock clutch in my new car is awesome.....could not ask for a better feeling clutch.....mission accomplished !

32VALVR · 11-28-2016, 01:31 AM

When I was manual I went through a few clutches. Nothing was as all the round best as the oe Ford clutch. It had a much better ability to absorb the hit at the track while maintaining great street manners. After going to super high grip aftermarket clutches, I started to blow up differentials and tail shafts.

ab_mach1 · 11-28-2016, 12:54 PM

The stock clutch was great for DD'ing. Easy to slip and not much heavier feeling than I remember my 92 GT being. They are WAY heavier than the 2015's LOL. I have an Exedy Mach 350 clutch in mine now and it's not heavier, but there's little slip to be had. It's basically on or off. That sucks for DD'ing or launching at the track. I'll be looking at twin disc clutches for the next one. I know it's overkill, but I want to be able to slip more.

fomoco69 · 11-28-2016, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by eruza

The stock clutch was great for DD'ing. Easy to slip and not much heavier feeling than I remember my 92 GT being. They are WAY heavier than the 2015's LOL. I have an Exedy Mach 350 clutch in mine now and it's not heavier, but there's little slip to be had. It's basically on or off. That sucks for DD'ing or launching at the track. I'll be looking at twin disc clutches for the next one. I know it's overkill, but I want to be able to slip more.

Ten four.....I think the newer mustangs have hydraulic clutches....very easy

11-26-2016, 11:35 PM	#1
fomoco69 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Roseville , California Posts: 163	2003 clutch Hi....waiting on my new mustang to be delivered next week / one owner / 13,500 miles always garaged....anyways just wondering what the stock clutch is going to be like compared to my old 1986 GT-5.0....hope its not too stiff?

11-27-2016, 02:27 PM	#2
Thunderbolt And Leadfoot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Easy Street Posts: 6,468	Re: 2003 clutch To me, the stock clutch on the Mach is the best feeling clutch I've ever had on a stick car. Has the right amount of pressure and grabs at the perfect spot. I drove a co-workers 2004 Mysti-chrome Cobra with almost 500 horsepower and couldn't tell the difference between stock clutches. It only becomes annoying in gridlock traffic. __________________ '23 Fighter Jet Gray Mach 1 (Automatic, 470hp/410tq) '04 Azure Blue Mach 1 (5Spd., 305hp/320tq) '17 Blue Streak Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab 4X4 (Automatic, 395hp/410tq) "She's An Underage Angel With A Dented Halo"-She Needs Rock n Roll---Motley Crue Every now and then, say What The F*. What The F*, gives you freedom. With freedom comes opportunity. Opportunity, makes your future. If you can't say it.......you can't do it.----Miles

11-28-2016, 01:31 AM	#4
32VALVR Registered Mach Abuser Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,695	Re: 2003 clutch When I was manual I went through a few clutches. Nothing was as all the round best as the oe Ford clutch. It had a much better ability to absorb the hit at the track while maintaining great street manners. After going to super high grip aftermarket clutches, I started to blow up differentials and tail shafts. __________________ 04 O/W 5sp with Kenne Bell 2.1 intercooled kit@ 10lbs.

11-28-2016, 12:54 PM	#5
ab_mach1 Lorraine's driver Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,442	Re: 2003 clutch The stock clutch was great for DD'ing. Easy to slip and not much heavier feeling than I remember my 92 GT being. They are WAY heavier than the 2015's LOL. I have an Exedy Mach 350 clutch in mine now and it's not heavier, but there's little slip to be had. It's basically on or off. That sucks for DD'ing or launching at the track. I'll be looking at twin disc clutches for the next one. I know it's overkill, but I want to be able to slip more. __________________ Instagram: @azurblumach1 SCT X3 with LaSota Racing tune Borla Stingers w/JBA off road H pipe MGW short shifter w/comfort handle Eibach Sportlines w/Koni STR.T's and Maximum Motorsports CC plates

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