So my basically stock 2007 GT500 just started exhibiting signs of clutch slip. I've poured over all the article on the flywheel warping and causing synchro failure. I pulled the TSB up on AllData and did the test procedure to see if the synchros are bad and they're not.
That being said my plan is to use the factory clutch as I plan on keeping the car mostly stock as it is. I know there's many here who will say get an aftermarket setup, but I prefer to go OEM on this car. I have read on this and other Shelby forums that the 2010+ clutch design is superior to the 2007 design and to use the 2010+ when installing a factory replacement. I contacted my Ford parts dealer and received prices on the 2007 clutch kit ($1083.79) and the 2010 clutch kit ($545.88).
Those of you who have installed a 2010+ clutch in a 2007-09 car what differences are there? The Ford Parts guy couldn't tell me a difference. The kit includes the clutch and flywheel I'm also going to change the slave cylinder. Those of you with experience with doing this swap and install please provide your input as to what's different and what additional parts (i.e. gaskets, bolts, misc.) I should have on hand, as well as any tips or tricks to make the job easier (i.e. F-body T-56 you unbolt the trans case from the bellhousing and then unbolt the bellhousing from the engine). Thank you in advance for your information and help.
~Brad
That being said my plan is to use the factory clutch as I plan on keeping the car mostly stock as it is. I know there's many here who will say get an aftermarket setup, but I prefer to go OEM on this car. I have read on this and other Shelby forums that the 2010+ clutch design is superior to the 2007 design and to use the 2010+ when installing a factory replacement. I contacted my Ford parts dealer and received prices on the 2007 clutch kit ($1083.79) and the 2010 clutch kit ($545.88).
Those of you who have installed a 2010+ clutch in a 2007-09 car what differences are there? The Ford Parts guy couldn't tell me a difference. The kit includes the clutch and flywheel I'm also going to change the slave cylinder. Those of you with experience with doing this swap and install please provide your input as to what's different and what additional parts (i.e. gaskets, bolts, misc.) I should have on hand, as well as any tips or tricks to make the job easier (i.e. F-body T-56 you unbolt the trans case from the bellhousing and then unbolt the bellhousing from the engine). Thank you in advance for your information and help.
~Brad