svtmitch77

I'm buying a 2000 GT and the clutch makes a ticking sound when the clutch is out. When he puts the clutch in it goes away. If I buy it I'm just going to replace the whole thing. Is this what I would need? http://www.americanmuscle.com/ram-hd...45-clutch.html

And how much does it cost to have it put in??

Bmitchell373

I just had a New Luk clutch, and all related hardware replaced (throw out, release, pilot, fork etc... It cost me 800 Installed. Its just a stock replacement, but I'm very happy, very smooth.

hole18n1

if its broke its time to upgrade dont just put a stock back in. Idk about Ram clutches so they may be good but when i replaced mine everyone talked about how good centerforce clutches were. I got the dual friction centerforce clutch and its awesome. Same stock pedal stiffness, plus way better feel when shifting. If you have the area and the time try and tackle the install yourself. Its kinda of a pain but there are plenty of people including me that can give ya some pointers. If not your prob looking at 400 to 600 for install.

cliffyk

I didn't realise the LuK made clutches for our cars? I have used them in industrial applications, but that was many years ago.

Where did you get it?

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OP, I installed a RAM HDX clutch about 8k miles ago and am very pleased with it...

svtmitch77

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CTF-DF021057/

Is this what you suggest I get?
And Should I buy the throw out as well? Is that all I need to replace the clutch?

cliffyk

That's an awful lot of clutch for a stock GT...

'Twas me, with the tranny out and since you are paying someone to do it for you, I would replace (or resurface) the flywheel, and replace the pilot bearing and throwout bearing--in addition to the pressure place and disc.

The RAM HDX is all the clutch you need, spend more if you like.

Installation will run $250 to $1000+ depending on where you have it done. $250 to $350 (maybe a bit less) at a typical one-man local shop, $450 to $650 at local multi-man/chain shop, and $900+ at a Ford dealer...

uberstang1

+1 on the Ram HDX, I have hear good things about that clutch from people that use it.

PurpleIcedGT

I'm suprised Bladerunner hasn't come in here yet and said the same thing he's said in 99.999999999% of his posts.

Bmitchell373

The shop I went threw deals with Luk for OEM replacements, or gets what ever brand you want for aftermarket. I didn't need any more nor could i afford this one HAHA

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...em=#vi-content

There out there.

0949er

I have a ford racing OEM cobra clutch and it works for me perfect... $300 for the kit and ~$300 for install (with long tubes )