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Clutch recommendations #570727 03/12/03 02:30 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 31 J JTruel OP New CEG\'er
OP JTruel New CEG\'er J Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 31	Any one have a rec for a good clutch for a bone stock 2000 SVT? Are there any tricks to replacing it in a Contour? Done a bunch on trucks and mustangs, but never FWD..

Re: Clutch recommendations #570728 03/12/03 03:08 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,616 Not too close to you... M Mod-deth Hard-core CEG'er
Mod-deth Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,616 Not too close to you...	Originally posted by JTruel: Any one have a rec for a good clutch for a bone stock 2000 SVT? Are there any tricks to replacing it in a Contour? Done a bunch on trucks and mustangs, but never FWD.. Go stock: (Clutch)F7RZ-7550-VA List $120.72 CEG 90.89 Core $7 (Plate)F7RZ-7563-VA List $120.76 CEG $90.92 Core $15.00 (Slave cyl) F5RZ-7A508-A List $93.32 CEG $69.99 And Contact: Bill Jenkins Internet Sales Manager Signature Lincoln Mercury 3030 E. Sahara Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89104 sales@signaturelm.com 800-876-3280 x272 702-457-0321 x272

Re: Clutch recommendations #570729 03/12/03 03:28 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 31 J JTruel OP New CEG\'er
OP JTruel New CEG\'er J Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 31	Does the slave cylinder have to replaced at the same time as the clutch? Also what about the throwout bearing? Just get one at the parts store?

Re: Clutch recommendations #570730 03/12/03 03:36 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,616 Not too close to you... M Mod-deth Hard-core CEG'er
Mod-deth Hard-core CEG'er M Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,616 Not too close to you...	As I understand it..the slave cylinder is the same thing as a throw out bearing (FWD vs RWD lingo). Its always wise to replace all 3, as the hassle involved just to seperate the tranny from the engine is quite large! I talked to Eric at BAT, and Terry Haines of HMS Inc, and they both feel that the stock clutch will handle 220 hp well if you're good with the clutch and stick. If you plan on the 1/4 mile, another clutch may be needed.

Re: Clutch recommendations #570731 03/12/03 11:21 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,319 Pickering, Ontario, Canada H horseydug_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
horseydug_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er H Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,319 Pickering, Ontario, Canada	World of difference FWD/RWD re transmission removal for clutch replacement. Suggest you read Haynes manual or obtain Ford service cd (see classifieds) before committing to DIY. For alternate clutch linings, browse the Transmission Mod forum. 98 Mystique LS v6 atx 163,000km 97 Contour LX v6 atx 163,000km

Re: Clutch recommendations #570732 03/13/03 12:02 AM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 365 D Drumbo_dup1 CEG\'er
Drumbo_dup1 CEG\'er D Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 365	Originally posted by mcgainer: As I understand it..the slave cylinder is the same thing as a throw out bearing (FWD vs RWD lingo). Its always wise to replace all 3, as the hassle involved just to seperate the tranny from the engine is quite large! I talked to Eric at BAT, and Terry Haines of HMS Inc, and they both feel that the stock clutch will handle 220 hp well if you're good with the clutch and stick. If you plan on the 1/4 mile, another clutch may be needed. Total agreement. If it's time for a new clutch, it's time for a whole new assembly -- or soon will be. The time/effort required to R&R the tranny makes it highly advisable to redo it all at the same time.

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