Advice on FWA/quadrant - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

SHAKN' 04 · 12-13-2010, 05:11 PM

I just replaced my stock clutch after 101xxx miles, problem was the throwout bearing. Anyway i replaced it with a Spec Stage 1 and i was wondering if anyone recommended installing a firewall/quadrant adjuster? Also, which would be best at choice? I know theres diff brands but would like help deciding on which one to buy. Thanks

Jester · 12-13-2010, 10:45 PM

I have a UPR quad and fw adjuster on the Mach. Good stuff but I would like to try the Fiore brand on the Cobra.

ASH302 · 12-14-2010, 07:49 AM

i would say get em for sure and for brand i have upr, but would have liked to have gone with steeda or fiore like stated above, steeda always makes great products and can't go wrong.

ASh

SHAKN' 04 · 12-14-2010, 08:01 AM

thanks guys, gonna order a steeda one today

ASH302 · 12-14-2010, 03:33 PM

sounds good, you will like the steeda one. i would say they all do pretty much the same overall. i need to switch my adj cable back to a stock cable. i'll do that sometime in the future

ASh

smith30 · 12-21-2010, 09:45 AM

I have the UPR quadrant/FWA on my 04 GT. The problem I had was the bore on one of the holes in the quadrant was a hair undersized for the shaft it had to slide on of the clutch. So I ended up taking a big coarse wood screw to open it up(good thing it was aluminum...and I didn't have a file so I had to improvise) I got UPR's triple hook quadrant and quick click FWA. They work great and have been on for couple months now. It's good to know you have the adustability of the clutch just by poping the hood and turning the FWA to where you like the engagement to be.

Install was "easy" and straight forward. It's a PITA getting the stock quadrant parts off due to how awkward it is under the dash, but removing the driver seat helps a lot.

Another thing was one of the 2 screws that came with the FWA was not "clean". There were two phillips screws and one had some slag in the "cross" where the screw driver would go. Making the screw useless. Just things to keep in mind. If you have full tools and spare screws...you will be fine. But it's things you have to tinker with buying "lower end" products. They made the third hook as to not infinge on Steeda's double hook design.

serviceman1 · 12-21-2010, 03:31 PM

I put the steda in 3 years ago still no issues even at the drags

12-13-2010, 05:11 PM	#1
SHAKN' 04 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 2,285	Advice on FWA/quadrant I just replaced my stock clutch after 101xxx miles, problem was the throwout bearing. Anyway i replaced it with a Spec Stage 1 and i was wondering if anyone recommended installing a firewall/quadrant adjuster? Also, which would be best at choice? I know theres diff brands but would like help deciding on which one to buy. Thanks __________________ SOLD04' Mach 1 -Comp Cams 106100's (deg 106/110) -Eatonswap with 3.4 Pulley -Full Exhaust (mac lts & xpipe, sss terminator c/b) -Built Rear w/ 3.55 gears [B]-Tuned by Lethal Performance of San Antonio -510hp/478tq

12-13-2010, 10:45 PM	#2
Jester Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Houston (Crosby), Texas Posts: 6,689	Re: Advice on FWA/quadrant I have a UPR quad and fw adjuster on the Mach. Good stuff but I would like to try the Fiore brand on the Cobra. __________________ 2003 Dark Shadow Gray Mach 1 5.3L Stroker - FR500 Intake - Boss330 Heads 4.56 Gears - Kooks LTs - SCT Tune - Bassani X/Catback 2004 Silver Metallic Cobra 2.3 Whipple - 60lb injectors -Twin FGT Pumps 8 gauge/BAP/FPDM - JLT - Bassani Catted X / Catback - SCT PRP - 4# Lower - 3.50/3.00 Uppers - 19/24 PSI 2017 White Shelby F150 2.9L Whipple _______________

12-14-2010, 07:49 AM	#3
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Advice on FWA/quadrant i would say get em for sure and for brand i have upr, but would have liked to have gone with steeda or fiore like stated above, steeda always makes great products and can't go wrong. ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

12-14-2010, 08:01 AM	#4
SHAKN' 04 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 2,285	Re: Advice on FWA/quadrant thanks guys, gonna order a steeda one today __________________ SOLD04' Mach 1 -Comp Cams 106100's (deg 106/110) -Eatonswap with 3.4 Pulley -Full Exhaust (mac lts & xpipe, sss terminator c/b) -Built Rear w/ 3.55 gears [B]-Tuned by Lethal Performance of San Antonio -510hp/478tq

12-14-2010, 03:33 PM	#5
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Advice on FWA/quadrant sounds good, you will like the steeda one. i would say they all do pretty much the same overall. i need to switch my adj cable back to a stock cable. i'll do that sometime in the future ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

12-21-2010, 09:45 AM	#6
smith30 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: walton, ky Posts: 1,131	Re: Advice on FWA/quadrant I have the UPR quadrant/FWA on my 04 GT. The problem I had was the bore on one of the holes in the quadrant was a hair undersized for the shaft it had to slide on of the clutch. So I ended up taking a big coarse wood screw to open it up(good thing it was aluminum...and I didn't have a file so I had to improvise) I got UPR's triple hook quadrant and quick click FWA. They work great and have been on for couple months now. It's good to know you have the adustability of the clutch just by poping the hood and turning the FWA to where you like the engagement to be. Install was "easy" and straight forward. It's a PITA getting the stock quadrant parts off due to how awkward it is under the dash, but removing the driver seat helps a lot. Another thing was one of the 2 screws that came with the FWA was not "clean". There were two phillips screws and one had some slag in the "cross" where the screw driver would go. Making the screw useless. Just things to keep in mind. If you have full tools and spare screws...you will be fine. But it's things you have to tinker with buying "lower end" products. They made the third hook as to not infinge on Steeda's double hook design. __________________ 95 Camaro Z28 - current (DD and autocross toy) 99 Cobra - sold 04 GTO M6 - sold 03 Mach 1 - sold 04 GT - sold

12-21-2010, 03:31 PM	#7
serviceman1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: derry nh Posts: 302	Re: Advice on FWA/quadrant I put the steda in 3 years ago still no issues even at the drags

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