Mustang Coyote Gen 2 Stock Clutch with TKO?

[Lidodrip]

Hello All,

I just picked up a used 2017 Mustang Coyote (17k miles) for my upcoming roadster build and it came with the stock clutch still installed. I was wondering if I can use the stock clutch with a TKO/TKX transmission? My FFR Coyote Installation Instructions list a different clutch, but I wasn't sure if the stock would work as well. Thanks in advance for the help.

Cheers,
James

[edwardb]

I'm going to say no. Quick search shows a Mustang of that vintage uses a 23 spline clutch disc. TKO uses a 26 spline input. TKX lists 26 spline input, 31 spline output. Same as a TKO.

[Lidodrip]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate your help as I navigate the learning curve. Did you use the clutch that FFR recommended in their Coyote installation instructions or something else?

[Lidodrip]

If anyone else has clutch recommendations for street use, I would be grateful to hear them. I was planning on going the hydraulic route if that makes a difference.
Thanks,
James

[edwardb]

Thanks Paul, I appreciate your help as I navigate the learning curve. Did you use the clutch that FFR recommended in their Coyote installation instructions or something else?

Yes, I've used the recommended Ford Performance M-7560-T46 clutch on both Coyote builds. It's a dual friction Centerforce part, repackaged and sold by Ford Performance. It's a quality piece and I'm happy with how it works. Both have been driven extensively. Hydraulic or cable doesn't matter as far as the clutch. I have done hydraulic on both though. One with the Forte external setup. The other with a Tilton hydraulic throw-out bearing. BTW, you'll also need Ford Performance M-6397-B46 for the pressure plate bolts. Includes the dowels too in case you need those. The standard nodular flywheel is fine. Most use them. For my Gen 3 Coyote build in the Coupe, where the OE flywheel doesn't work in our application, I went with the Ford Performance M-6375-M50 lightweight billet steel flywheel. Another nice quality piece.

[Lidodrip]

Again, thanks for the information Paul. As far as hydraulics go, which set up did you prefer - Forte or Tilton?

[edwardb]

Again, thanks for the information Paul. As far as hydraulics go, which set up did you prefer - Forte or Tilton?

I'm very happy with the Tilton 6000-Series Hydraulic Release Bearing (HRB) 60-6104 I have in my Gen 3 Coupe. It's cheaper, easier to install, self-adjusting, and most of all has lighter pedal pressure than the external slave setup, e.g. Forte. I had the two cars side-by-side for some months and the difference is significant. I would do another one of those without a second thought. I know some have concerns about reliability and having to do major disassembly to repair or replace. I get that, but so far (2000+ miles in the first season) it's been flawless. The clutch and internal standard throw-out bearing are also potential service items. So it's not like that's never a possibility. The other thing, at least in this case, is the Gen 3 Coupe chassis is wide open around the transmission. Totally feasible to drop the transmission without removing the engine.