McLeod RXT Install & Pivot Ball Stud Length 2003-2004 SVT Cobra: How to install & Set up

Full RXT, pivot ball stud, input shaft video 03/04 Cobra Mcleod RXT, 26 spline input shaft, throwout bearing, pivot ball stud, pilot bearing
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[@lukeivanaj336]

Good job man and it’s weird because my clutch has one spacer instead of two lol 😅😅😅😅

[@BO-yr2bn]

This clutch is literally on a truck now heading my way. Perfect timing!

[@djmartin4776]

Thanks for the video. Probably added much more life to my future clutch and current trans

[@thirdpedal4512]

Had a customer put their own in, it was drivable yet easy to slip. Only 200 miles. Pulled it all apart, all of the shims were only on the pressure plate stands (6 each) and no shims on the center plate stands. Ooof! All better now.

[@zackcrandall1265]

I did not take measurements of the stock fork movement. But did take measurements of the stock clutch fingers to bell housing. You think I’ll be good getting it dialed In? Thanks for the videos definitely has been a big help.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Yeah, the movement is just helpful to know what you have to work with. Most things can be adjusted, you just want to make sure the pivot ball stud is the right depth to avoid pulling the transmission if you can’t get it adjusted

[@carlmazziotti221]

I haven't done a clutch in over 30 years and now need one on my 07 GT500. Back in the day you didn't need micrometers,.just line up and bolt together. Back in the day there was no such thing as twin disk... Im probably paying to have mine installed since i don't have a lift. I sure hope the installer has the technical savvy to do it to spec.

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I think it will be a lot easier on yours as I believe it already has the 26 spline input shaft

[@edwinortiz6583]

I’m early lol. Been waiting on this video!🙌🙌🙌.

[@Lethal_Venom]

Great install video

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@spontaneoustoe1799]

What would you recommend for an 03 cobra smaller small upgrades pulley ,intake , 91 tune making 460-480hp

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

I would keep the stock input shaft and a 10 spline clutch unless you’re going over 500-600. You won’t need the twin disc, but a regular McLeod clutch will work

[@spontaneoustoe1799]

Hmm it’s also cus I drive it quite a lot too and I do plan on going e85 making 500+ soon , are they reliable as well?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

@@spontaneoustoe1799 it’s definitely something you don’t want to do twice, so if you do have plans down the road it may be worth the investment. If you daily drive a lot it will be an expensive clutch to wear out. I did the 26 spline and I’m glad I made the videos out of it, but I’d also consider selling your stock transmission and using the money towards a t56 magnum

[@spontaneoustoe1799]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage does the 03 cobra not some with a t56 already? And how long did the twin disk last you?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

@@spontaneoustoe1799 the 03 cobra comes with the t56 with the 10 spline input shaft. Due to Tremec not making 26 spline input shafts for the cobra anymore, the one I used will work but I’m not very impressed with it. With that said, tremec also offers a t56 magnum which does have a 26 spline input shaft. It’s really a tr6060 transmission they call a t56 for marketing. You have to run a 1” shorter drive shaft and really work with the pivot ball stud to make it all work. Here is my video on the input shaft and you can see why it was not the best quality to make it fit. 26 spline input shaft install t-56: How to shim 03-04 SVT Cobra main drive & retainer sleeve kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4rQipiqpt6rpJI

[@wmcewa01]

At what power level do you suggest going to twin disc

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

550 or 600+

[@wmcewa01]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage thanks Danny. Really appreciate all the knowledge you put out here.

[@childhoodmustang3099]

So do u just tighten up the pivot ball all the way down ? Seems like that's how u ended it before u put trans in

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It depends on the length you end up with. In my case it did work just going all the way in, but on a magnum it will be different or even transmission to transmission

[@childhoodmustang3099]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage so if we have the same clutch and the same t56 it should be the same thing with mine

[@racequad9]

Danny, so you didn't get the flywheel balanced?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

No. No one in town would do it, and it sounds like Mcleod is suggesting balancing the new clutch to your old flywheel if you are using their adapter plate. Because I bought the whole kit with the new flywheel it may be balanced better, and I have not had any issues. I am confused why they mentioned the balancing in my instructions, but it seems like they just put the same disclaimer on all their clutch kits.

[@racequad9]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage Same issue I ran into mine. No one around town did that kind of balancing - some didn't even know what I was talking about. I just hope if there is an issue, McLeod doesn't use that as a reason not to warranty it.

[@GTFDN]

⁠​⁠@@dannyjohnsonsgarageI installed a single disc McLeod (super pro street) clutch today on a 03 cobra I used the stock pivot ball put it all back together and now the clutch will only engage and take gear with a partial pedal depression if I press it all the way it won’t take the gear there is a bunch of clutch cable slack too any idea 💡? What it could be

[@nite82hawk]

Would you recommend this for a new edge mach 1?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

Not unless it’s making a lot of power. It’s more work to change the input shaft on the tr3650 but you can find this clutch or similar with the 10 spline disc. I would not do it on my mach 1. The Centerforce has been really good on my mach 1.

[@papajoewil10]

Where did you find the info about the .020 clearencing for the floater plate?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

It’s in the instructions

[@papajoewil10]

@@dannyjohnsonsgarage do you have a link? I’ve searched everywhere and can’t find any info about it. I’m right in the middle of installing a 1200 rxt HD with a magnum and this video is a fantastic help!

[@papajoewil10]

Never mind! I found the info with my paper instructions but was trying to find it on the internet.

[@Voodoo5.2Jay]

What stage clutch would the RXT be?

[@dannyjohnsonsgarage]

There is one stage above it the RXT1200 so I guess it would be stage 3/4 if that’s the scale