Clutch Is Slipping

[Jolly Roger]

My clutch has started slipping, and I'm wonder what you guys would recommend.

 

I have 25K miles on it, and I really haven't abused this car. I do have a CAI/tune, and, with the axle backs, it's probably making 630 HP at the flywheel.

 

The Ford dealer here said a new clutch assembly is $1,800, and they will charge $720 for labor. I have the OEM service manual, and the clutch replacement looks like something I can do myself.

 

So, my questions for you guys are:

 

1. Should I go with the OEM clutch assembly or an aftermarket part?

2. If aftermarket, which one would you recommend for someone who doesn't track or drag race his car?

3. I am reasonably mechanically inclined, have the OEM service manual, the right tools, and have changed a clutch or two over the years. Any reason you think I should let a pro change the clutch?

4. If I take my CAI off and revert my tune to stock, would the dealer cover a clutch replacement under warranty?

 

Thanks for your help. I did a search and found a number of posts regarding clutch chatter and clutch drag, but I didn't see much recently about a worn out, slipping clutch.

 

Paul

[10random]

My clutch has started slipping, and I'm wonder what you guys would recommend.

 

I have 25K miles on it, and I really haven't abused this car. I do have a CAI/tune, and, with the axle backs, it's probably making 630 HP at the flywheel.

 

The Ford dealer here said a new clutch assembly is $1,800, and they will charge $720 for labor. I have the OEM service manual, and the clutch replacement looks like something I can do myself.

 

So, my questions for you guys are:

 

1. Should I go with the OEM clutch assembly or an aftermarket part?

2. If aftermarket, which one would you recommend for someone who doesn't track or drag race his car?

3. I am reasonably mechanically inclined, have the OEM service manual, the right tools, and have changed a clutch or two over the years. Any reason you think I should let a pro change the clutch?

4. If I take my CAI off and revert my tune to stock, would the dealer cover a clutch replacement under warranty?

 

Thanks for your help. I did a search and found a number of posts regarding clutch chatter and clutch drag, but I didn't see much recently about a worn out, slipping clutch.

 

Paul

 

 

Do not put in a replacement 2007-2009 clutch. They are utter crap. If you can get the dealer to do a warranty replacement with the latest TSB 2010 Clutch. This would be perfect. Otherwise you will most likely want to go with the Spec SS or Mcleod setup.

[ingram4868]

I don't think we have read of any 2010 clutch kits failing. Has anyone heard of one?

[chuckstang]

2010 clutch kit because if its good enough for the 2011, its good enough for me

[Jolly Roger]

Thanks for the repliies, guys.

 

Anyone have any experience with the SPEC clutches? I see them listed for sale on the Shelby site, and the Stage 3+ looked like a good fit for me. It's also 1/3 the price of the OEM unit.

 

Thanks in advance.

[robertlane]

Thanks for the repliies, guys.

 

Anyone have any experience with the SPEC clutches? I see them listed for sale on the Shelby site, and the Stage 3+ looked like a good fit for me. It's also 1/3 the price of the OEM unit.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

We've beat the hell out of a lot of clutches here at Shelby - the Spec. clutches simply hold up the best.

[Jolly Roger]

We've beat the hell out of a lot of clutches here at Shelby - the Spec. clutches simply hold up the best.

 

 

Thanks, Robert.

 

Which clutch do you put in the Super Snake?

 

Paul