First Clutch Replacement

[ZV Cobra]

My rear main seal is leaking and needs to be replaced so I was just going to replace the clutch while everything is apart. My car just went over 100k miles and this will be my first time replacing the clutch. I found a couple kits on 50 resto that look good but I have a couple questions. Is it worth it to get a new flywheel instead of just having my old one turned? Also do I really need a new bearing retainer at this time? I figured it would be better just to go ahead and replace everything now but if I don’t really need the new flywheel and retainer I would like to save the money.

Heres one of the kits I thought looked pretty good.
94-95 Mustang Ram Hdx Clutch Master Replacement Kit, 5.0L at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

 

[Napp E Roots]

i just did this to my car last month same clutch RAM HDX and a RAM billet flywheel the only reason was i had to replace the TO bearing. but since i had it all torn apart i just replaced everything. my clutch was fine and flywheel was fine too but its serious a pain so just do it all at once. then atleast you have peice of mind that everything is good to go under there

 

[ZV Cobra]

Yeah thats kinda what i was thinking, just wanted some other peoples opinions. How do you like the RAM clutch so far.

 

[Wynn]

I've HEARD that the Ram won't hold up to much more than stock power, but I have no experience with it. I bought a Ram for mine, but then found out I have an 11" flywheel so I'm using a Luk clutch instead. No complaints with my 11" setup: Chirps 4th on the 100 shot and DRs.

I would just get the flywheel turned, but I would recommend that you get a new clutch fork. The clip on mine broke literally 3 months after I put everything in, so the tranny had to come out again. It's a lot easier the second time.

Do a search and you'll find a ton of write ups on here. Not a hard job, just time consuming.