All Ford Mustang GT350's Need This $20 Modification
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- The first thing I noticed driving a GT350 is the odd clutch pedal feel. Not only is the engagement weird but the pedal effort seems to change through the clutch travel. Needless to say, this didn't feel normal to me. Fortunately I'm not the only one who thinks it's weird, there is an aftermarket replacement spring you can easily replace to help give the clutch a more traditional feel.
If you want the spring I used checkout the link below. They sell an entire housing replacement, but it's not necessary. Just get the spring itself and swap out your old one.
Clutch spring
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I was upset when you sold the 911, but seeing the smile on your face at 8k rpm made me realize that this is ok hahaha
I recently bought a 2018 GT350 and said I'll think I'll try this mod so I ordered one. Well low and behold when I went to install it the previous owner had beat me to it; it was already on the car.
I've had my 2018 GT350 for 4 months now and the clutch is just fine, I don't find it has an odd feel to it 🤔
I just installed the Steeda clutch assist spring on my 2018 GT350 and your installation method was by far the easiest of all the install videos I watched. Thanks for posting this video!
How are you liking this any issues shifting at 8k
@@N0b00st I’m liking this modifications a lot. The clutch has a slightly lighter feel to it and I can also feel where the clutch engages better. No issue’s thus far shifting at WOT.
@@modularrc6428 did it about 2 weeks ago love it!! Thanks buddy
Being a Porsche guy I was upset you sold the 911 but at the end of the day it's your money your decision. You seem to really like this car and that's all that matters. I am happy for you. :)
Thanks for this video, test drove one today and I noticed it right away. Glad to see there is a fix for the "dual stage" feel
The clutch is the uniqueness of the gt350. You'll appreciate it after driving a car with a stiff clutch.
Make sure you change that oil often with quality oil. I know a ford tech that got one of these in with low oil pressure. It was used for track use and Ford covered a new engine but he showed me the slip it’s a $23,000 engine.
I bought this mod for my GT350 but never installed it...honestly you get used to the clutch and don’t need it...The car is very easy to drive stock, save your money
Agreed, I drive a Peterbilt 70 hours a week, this car honestly feels perfect imo. To each their own, but I'm not changing anything on it
You can buy a gt350 but can’t spare 20 dollars?
thanks man i just did in my gt 350 take me 2 minutes!! i saw other reviews and everyone take a tool but is so easy. You are the best!!
Got an '18 GT350 2 weeks ago. I haven't had or driven a manual in almost 30 years. I thought it was just me but now I know why it seems a bit odd and and more difficult than I would have expected. I am going to have to make this change. Thanks!
Glad to help. Enjoy the car!
Drive it, you'll get use to it.
I did this last year when I saw this video. I have been super happy. The dual spring feel was terrible. as it sits now I love it.
Just ordered one. Thanks man.
Such an amazing side profile on the S550.
Agreed.
You don’t sound convinced. I’m not convinced. Thank you very much for your honesty. Even for 20.00
I just helped my friend pick up his GT350, and the odd clutch feel was the first thing I noticed, and it oddly bothered me.
So seems like a really good mod to me!
It’s the same in the s550 mustang across the board. The clutch is numb and it’s very hard to feel good pick up.
Hello fellow GT350 (Ohio) owner!
I'll be keeping my eye on your mods. I have a spoiler on the way myself, as my first mod.
Life goes Fast
Drive FASTER!!
The dual stage allows for more control on the clutch.
How did you like the Oxford white? Thinking of getting an R 2019 brand new for 67k
A lighter clutch spring on the gt350 are junk. At high RPMs the clutch pedal will hang on the floorboard longer before it will release backup. I switch back to the factory one and that 8000 RPMs the pedal comes up without any problems or hesitations.
More videos on the Land Cruiser please! Love all your videos
Obviously it's personal preference, but I can't stand the stock clutch spring. I should have my Steeda spring next week and I can't wait to swap it out. With the stock spring, there's virtually no weight/resistance at the top or bottom, then it progressively changes to various degrees as you reach mid-range of travel - it is not consistent at ANY point. Yeah, WE KNOW Mr. TH-cam Technicians, that you are not changing the engagement point, but the clutch spring makes the engagement point difficult to predict. You feel like you're at the top of the release, because the clutch has very little resistance (THINKING: "My foot is almost off the clutch, there's nothing there"). But the clutch STILL isn't engaged, and you're STILL experiencing clutch travel - you just can't feel it. Then, CLUNK, the fucker engages all at once, or you gas it too soon, or when you down shift, you release the clutch too late, etc.). I've had 8 manual vehicles (three Mustangs), and this is the most irritating clutch feel I've ever experienced.
I have a GT350 and the clutch doesn't bug me too much. But I had to get used to it at first.
You can definitely get used to the stock one, but going from car to car it was annoying me how inconsistent it was. This mod may not be for everyone.
yep done this to my pp.. pedal feel is much better. without it, rev matching was a bit of a problem.
I don’t have to apply the throttle at all… in a drive through…….the engine will automatically rev a bit……hopefully others have noticed this… the clutch is great…so is the modulation….… MY only problem is that the GT500s in 2007 “hissed” when you let off… when I got my 350…I was shocked it didn’t hiss as well
First thing I changed on mine also it was worth the money for sure.
Are you still running this
Any issues shifting at 8k
@@N0b00st I had zero issues with it for 20k miles and no issues shifting at redline. I have now sold the car though.
Bought. Will install it next week!
Though the Amazon reviews seemed to confirm this would work with my 2019, I was just up under the dash and I think the 2019 mechanism is different and this won't work.
Does this work on the 2019 2020 GT 350'S and 2021-2023 Mach 1's due to Ford performances no lift shift feature on the updated Tremec TR 3160 transmission.
I got it for my Focus ST, WAYYYYYYY Better feeling, and yes i had a GT350 for one week and the clutch was unexpected, For those who want it, it makes your clutch somewhat Stage 2 stiffness
Got one for my FoST as well, and I was shocked at the difference it made.
@@jonesRG has it made your clutch harder? Alot of people now dislike my clutch as they're too much of a pussy to drive with a stage 2 feel clutch 😂
@@benst2594 No, not really. I feel like the effort hasn't changed a whole lot. It just made the pedal travel and clutch engagement feel more progressive, and easier to modulate. Stock, the pedal felt like an on/off switch. Nobody else has driven my car, but I can't imagine any of them would even notice anything was different unless I told them...
I didn't know they used the same design for the Focus ST. Thanks for sharing and glad it's working out for you too!
@@EatSleepDrive not the same design! ST is little longer but Steeda makes them
Finally. First mod! The clutch spring can really make a difference. Personally, after reviewing the Shelby gt350, I loved the way it is, stock. I would rock it stock for a while. Then again, how can we buy cars NOT modify them?
It's funny because typically my first mod on most cars would be an exhaust, but this one is perfect as is, I can't get myself to change it!
@@EatSleepDrive exactly! The only one I've seen worthy is MAYBE the American racing headers system. But still, the stock exhaust is so unique and sounds soo good
Great looking mustang!
Thanks!
Mine has a twin disc clutch in it and I put this spring in it and I can't say I really notice too much of a difference.
It’s 60, but yes totally 100% the clutch feels so much better and normal after and you and 2 min no tools. Do it
Hey man I enjoyed the video. Was hoping you could give me some advice. Within the next few weeks me and my budget will be buying a 15-17 gt. As I've done my research I've seen food stories of people that haven't had any problems, but then I've seen the horror stories of people who have been going through it (mostly '18 buyers), however, have you heard anything negative about the 15-17? Is there anything you can warn me to watch out for as I do my search? This will be a big purchase for me and I'd like to get it right. Thanks for any help you can give, and buy the way, I heard you say you are in Ohio, I'm in Cincinnati.
I can't say I've heard any issues on GT's of those years, but at the same time I'm not at plugged into GT's as I am some other cars. The Coyote engine has been around for awhile so I imagine they have most of the bugs worked out. At any rate, most of those cars are still under warranty anyway, so I don't think you have much to worry about.
@@EatSleepDrive thanks man, much appreciated.
I would do this mod if only they sold one! Couldn't find spring on Steeda website so I DM sales. Rep replied saying they didn't make one for 2020 cause it didn't need one🤔
Great, myself and Jeff Black are GT350 owners. He is in WestChester I'm in Mason. We need to connect.
Absolutely. You can usually find me at Fuel cars and coffee on Saturday mornings.
@@EatSleepDrive Fuel C&C on Riverside?
I'm south of Dayton
Why not throw out the small spring and plastic housing. Then use the stock larger spring?
Hmmm never thought about this
Hi , I really like your channel , I see you from Uruguay !
Thank you!
NICE/I CHANGED MINE OUT 1 WK. AGO;;NICE IMPROVEMENT!!.........COULD NEVER FIGURE OUT WHAT ALL THE REVEIWS ON THIS ;CALLING IT LINEAR??
I have no issues with the stock spring. Feels fine.
Are you missing a piece of body trim behind your front wheel down low ?
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I like the linear feel of the clutch with the spring completely removed much better.
Did they fix this problem on the 2020 gt350R?
lol we the same exact cars and color. I have gt350 in oxford white and mineral grey f80.
I'm considering getting a GT350 but I'm concerned about the overheating issue and class action lawsuit. What are your thoughts on that and future resale value?
The only overheating issue I've heard of is on the non-track pack cars overheating on the track. Track pack gets some extra coolers for oil and what not and seems to be the way to go for the early cars. 2017+ track pack became standard. To be honest, I'm not worried about it. Plus, it's still got a warranty for awhile.
Thanks. What have you found to be the best sites for used GT350's?
Rich Spitzlei I found mine on CarGurus.com love the site and is my go to :)
I found mine on mustang6g.com. It's a mustang forum and I've had good luck buying cars from forums. They're typically car enthusiasts that take good care of their cars. It's also worth always checking autotrader.
EatSleepDrive that’s where I found mine as well👍🏽👍🏽
Beautiful car
911, gt350, landcruisers, huge suburb houses. you win the lotto kid ?
Where in Ohio are you? Do you do track days?
Ditto on the mod on my 350. Get the throttle Maxx next you won’t regret it
What an engine!
I’m in cincy. Thinking of buying a 19 gt350 fully loaded for 55k. 8 miles on it brand new. Would love to talk and get a review if you don’t mind
CHeckout some of my other videos, I've done a bunch of comprehensive videos on my take of the GT350. If you have any questions shoot them my way.
EatSleepDrive How do you like the Oxford white?
How usable is the 8,000 RPM on the street though? I'd hate to not be able to wind it up on the street.
On the street, you never get to fourth gear! That simple.
Second gear redline is about 90, and redline in 3rd is well into triple digits. So yea, other than passing a truck at 130 it's hard to use on the street.
I have a 2018 GT350R and the clutch pedal was stuck down for a little bit until I used my hand to pull it back up. Been fine ever since.. Has that happened to anyone before or does anyone know why that would happen? 5k miles
Did you buy it new? If you bought it used, it's possible the previous owner completely removed the spring. I've seen some people do this because it gives a different clutch feel, although not advised. Check to make sure the spring even exists. If you do have the spring, it sounds more like an issue with your clutch. But since the car is so new it should be under warranty so just take it to Ford.
I would like to see Ford' come out with a all wheel drive mustang.
Next Mod Sync 3 upgrade.
Great videos
Thanks!
Never really noticed anything about that on mine tbh. Just assumed every car has its own feel.
Hey man if it doesn't bother you rock on! I've had other people mention they didn't notice anything odd stock either so not necessarily a mod for everyone. It would be interesting to see what you thought if you could drive mine, and if you'd notice a difference or not.
I've had my '18 GT for about a month now and, I'm not gonna say I hate it but I do dislike it, for one it makes the clutch feel heavier at the top especially when you try to modulate it, for two it makes me buck the car when I'm trying to go quickly from a stop, it is IMPOSSIBLE to stop at the bite point unless you put so much focus and force on your leg that it hurts, or you rev it to the moon.
Anyway I'm just gonna take the spring out and I think I have to get the spring you got. I want the lightest spring possible is it the one you bought?
And I do have one more question, can I run it without any spring at all and how would it be different to putting the spring you've got.
Running without the spring there is a concern that the pedal will not return to the full up position when not depressed. That's why this spring is great, it's just enough pressure to return the pedal fully but not too much that you lose feel from too much assist.
You need to drive your car more!
I thought you were going to talk about the $20 oil top off every time you fill the gas tank
Must be talking about a Camaro or Dodge?
Kelly Hagins I like the GT350 more than either of their comparable offerings. The VooDoo is known consume a lot of oil.
Haven’t added a drop to mine after second oil change (going yearly now) and 3 autoX sessions...knock on wood.
@@ProjectFairmont you'll experience engine problems eventually. Oil is a cheap part of an expensive engine so why not spend some more to prevent turning your car into a lawn ornament?
Trying to wonder why your steering wheel looks thicker then mine. 🤔
Wheel cover
Are you in Cincinnati?
Yep
Odd Odder Oddest
I'm Surprised.. they have roven the automatic is faster.. get a mazda miata if want the shifter car..
Like good like info, like !!
Brake coilover mod!
I'm extra sold on buying one..ill probably buy the mod before I have the car...lol
Funny story that. Since I already drove a different car before I bought mine, I already had this spring on order before I flew out to buy my car as well :)
@@EatSleepDrive excellent car..I'm definately gonna buy one..I'm looking forward to more videos from u..keep it up!!🏁🐴👍
clutch spring is different on the 19's and 20's. its completely wrong to say "All Ford Mustang GT350's".
Bro this video was made in 2018, how the hell was I supposed to foresee the future?
I’m debating steeling your car, FYI
At least I know who to call.
It already has steel in it.
damachine3 oops 🤦♂️
@@BoostBrothersGarage Just having fun. A buddy of mine just bought a 2018 GT350 a few days ago. He flew in last night and I took him for a ride in my 2018 ZL1. He was very impressed. They're both great cars. Please don't steal mine. ;)
‘19 and ‘20’s don’t need this
U don’t need that crap at all save your 30 bucks
Exactly, it's designed to make less pedal resistance but dampens the feel of clutch engagement.