Condor1970
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So basically, my car is sitting at the dealership to have a new clutch installed, because I noticed mine started slipping every so slightly on the highway in 6th gear, and smelling up my garage after driving home from work.
Now, the 2018 GT has a new twin disc clutch, and a dual mass fly wheel. The Tech said some of the little leaf springs on the diaphragm were bent, which is why it wasn't engaging properly. Probably like that from the factory, but took a while before I noticed it. So, he is ordering a whole new clutch kit with the flywheel. I believe it's something like $1,500 for the whole thing. Not sure why it needs a whole new flywheel, or maybe that's just the way the kit comes from Ford.
Here's the bad news. They are back ordered until almost Mid-November. He put in an emergency request to put me at the top of the list, but not sure if that will get me a clutch anytime sooner.
The somewhat good news. The Service Rep told me if I want, I could buy an aftermarket clutch, and they will install that for me, then give me the Ford OEM clutch to keep or sell to recoup some of my cost.
- So, if I decide I want to go with an aftermarket twin disc clutch, what would be the way to go in order to get a far more durable clutch than the new factory twin clutch from Ford?
- Should I go with a Ceramic plate clutch, or stick with Organic?
- Do ceramic clutches last a lot longer?
American Muscle says these clutches are for 2015-2017 Mustangs, but I assume they should work on the new 2018?
I was thinking about a McCleod RST twin disc for 800HP rating, but the McCleod RXT 1,000HP is a ceramic clutch, and can't help but wonder if that wouldn't last a lot longer. Keep in mind my car is still stock, and I'm not sure I ever want to boost it. I just want a very smooth, yet extremely durable long lasting clutch that my potential screw up on occasion won't kill..
Any suggestions?
Now, the 2018 GT has a new twin disc clutch, and a dual mass fly wheel. The Tech said some of the little leaf springs on the diaphragm were bent, which is why it wasn't engaging properly. Probably like that from the factory, but took a while before I noticed it. So, he is ordering a whole new clutch kit with the flywheel. I believe it's something like $1,500 for the whole thing. Not sure why it needs a whole new flywheel, or maybe that's just the way the kit comes from Ford.
Here's the bad news. They are back ordered until almost Mid-November. He put in an emergency request to put me at the top of the list, but not sure if that will get me a clutch anytime sooner.
The somewhat good news. The Service Rep told me if I want, I could buy an aftermarket clutch, and they will install that for me, then give me the Ford OEM clutch to keep or sell to recoup some of my cost.
- So, if I decide I want to go with an aftermarket twin disc clutch, what would be the way to go in order to get a far more durable clutch than the new factory twin clutch from Ford?
- Should I go with a Ceramic plate clutch, or stick with Organic?
- Do ceramic clutches last a lot longer?
American Muscle says these clutches are for 2015-2017 Mustangs, but I assume they should work on the new 2018?
I was thinking about a McCleod RST twin disc for 800HP rating, but the McCleod RXT 1,000HP is a ceramic clutch, and can't help but wonder if that wouldn't last a lot longer. Keep in mind my car is still stock, and I'm not sure I ever want to boost it. I just want a very smooth, yet extremely durable long lasting clutch that my potential screw up on occasion won't kill..
Any suggestions?
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