Stage 2's are a good set up methinks. I went with the Ram HD 6-puck, as you can pretty much high rpm dump the clutch with anything up to about 750RWHP with one of those and a billet flywheel. But yah, I'd say the stock clutch's aren't exactly so good for anything beyond just being a DD. I've seen some last for a while, but they wear out wicked quick on the average, IF you beat on them that is, which most people that have mach's tend to do.. hehe..

 

Around 300 for the part and 5-600 for installing it? Damn. I've read about stock machs that have not been beat on having problems too. With just a catted exhaust system and maybe a RAI would you think I would better off with the Stage 2s or would Stage 1 be fine? Also what would be a better brand?

 

I don't think you should worry about the clutch. The stock one will be fine unless you really get into drag racing.

The problem you are talking about with second gear wouldn't be the clutch. That would just be the synchros in the tranny. That is a whole other problem.

 

And that could lead to an even bigger problem! The only reason i am repacing mine is bc its sticking at the track, and i dont wnna be driving somewhere and it go out completely. Its up to how u drive it on what you need.

 

Ok. Yeah I guess I was just wondering if I would needthe Stage 2s if I planned on getting a new exhaust and wanted some assured durability. I know the air idle control valve has caused stalling issues, and replacing it has alleviated the problem. Know anyting about that? I've been leaning towards the automatic because of my little experience with a manual, but the manual is faster. If I'd end up having more trouble with a manual though, then an auto mach is probably a better route.

 

I would rather have a 5 speed and have to replace it than have an auto. The auto can be better and more consistent for the strip when built, but the 5 speed is much more fun on the street.

 

Methinks I'd have to agree with JMAC and whodini, it's all in how you drive it and what you're driving it for. Just for a DD you shouldn't really have to worry about the clutch itself unless you're really ripping on it alot, like street-racing wise. And the synchro's are definitely another problem. If the synchro's go out you risk shearing the teeth off of your gears trying to get it IN gear.. LOL I know, that's what happened to the 1st 3650 I had. Though I'd still have to say a 5-spd is much more fun to drive on the street than an auto. ;-) Plus auto mach's are harder to find, though they ARE out there if you know where to look..

 

haha, yeah the whole 3650 is a piece, when mine got taken aprt it was in pieces, SO now it's Billet

 

Thanks for the help guys. now I just need to find one for the right price...

 

Check a few mustang forums in their for sale section, post a want to buy add in mustang registry wtb/fs section, and check cars.com. Do all that and I guarantee you that you will find a mach 1 with a good price within a few weeks. I posted a wtb ad on registry for a mach and with 2 days I got a pm about a mach 1 with 2k miles on it, stock, and a couple blocks away from me for $20k. Oh I was so happy [8D].