for those that have driven an 05+ and a terminator

[Fordman]

I recently traded an 05 GT for the 04 terminator. I LOVE IT.
I have a question though.
Obviously the trannys are different but. My 05 the clutch seemed light and easy to use when shifting.
the 04 feels like it is on a spring. you really have to apply pressure to engage it. Is this normal because it is beefier?
I am having to train myself all over on how to use this to zoom through the gears. and to feather it, in first when getting on it to not get the wheel hop.
Thanks
Kevin

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[Mr. Unknown]

The 03/04 is a lot heavier because it's a stronger clutch to grab and extra 90 hp.

If you're missing gears try upgrading your clutch. The pedal effort will go down just a little but you'll be able to bang gears all day long.

 

[Mike1284]

05+ have a hydralic(sp) clutch, they are alot lighter

 

[Flatliner]

Make sure to get a FW adjuster and new quadrant... will help with the shifting not really the heaviness of the pedal. G/L

 

[Cobra Dude]

You did not say if you have the standard Cobra Clutch or an after market clutch. If it is the standard Cobra Clutch, adjust it so that the TOB is a little tighter on the pressure plate. The TOB must have a little pressure on it all the time to keep it quiet.

 

[Dewalt03cobra]

You did not say if you have the standard Cobra Clutch or an after market clutch. If it is the standard Cobra Clutch, adjust it so that the TOB is a little tighter on the pressure plate. The TOB must have a little pressure on it all the time to keep it quiet.

Stupid Question, but how do you add more pressure to the TOB? Mine rattles and it drives me crazy.

 

[Fordman]

thanks for the info guys, now i know the difference, I am not missing the gears, i guess i am not used to the sweet spot on the clutch.
When i get on it. it bangs pretty hard between 1st and second but the 2-3 and 3-4 shifts are smooth no bangs. This is when i am shifting fast, not slow (doesnt happen when it is slow)

 

[Cobra Dude]

Stupid Question, but how do you add more pressure to the TOB? Mine rattles and it drives me crazy.

You tighten the adjuster at the bell housing until you do not hear the rattle.

 

[cobravenom39]

Make sure to get a FW adjuster and new quadrant... will help with the shifting not really the heaviness of the pedal. G/L

I would do ^^^^^ before you do ANYTHING else. This will clear up most of your problems before you hurt your syncros.

 

[Fast99Snake]

the fw adjuster/quadrant and subframe connectors shud be your first to do's by far no questions asked,
then just drive it like u stole it

 

[Maniak]

along with doing the firewall adj and quadrant, i would get a short throw shifter. this should help a lot as well. i believe MGW has come out with a shifter for the 05+