Jerico Setup in 1995 Mustang

Lee Jordan (3223) A/S · 05-26-2020, 10:58 AM

I am beginning to finish my bracket car into a stocker. Its a 1994 - 95 Mustang GT with a 5.0. This was always the plan. I am currently running a C-4 with a Windsor stroker.
I have acquired a Jerico and have a Lakewood bell that needs recertified. My questions are, 1. What clutch is everyone using? 2. I am guessing I need to retain the cable system to actuate the clutch so are there any specific recommendations anyone have for this setup? 3. Do I need to run a diaphragm type clutch or can I run the typical "Soft Loc" clutch? 4. What about throw out bearing? Hydraulic or just a standard with throwout arm?

I know this is a lot of questions and I will probably have more but I don't want to buy a bunch of stuff that wont pass tech or simply just not work.

Rory McNeil · 05-26-2020, 12:40 PM

My Mustang was a 85, but I used the factory style cable clutch setup, and a McLeod Soft Lok unit, 10" diameter. It is my understanding that the 94-5 Mustangs had a 1" longer input shaft, and deeper bellhousing, don`t know if the Jerico and scattershield need to be like that, or if the earlier FOX stup will fit. I can say that a deeper bell would be nice, as the packaging with the clutch fork, and Long style pressure plate required the special thin, cut down clutch fork, adjustable throwout bearing, and an adjustable pivot ball stud. Even still ,it`s very tight in there. I had both the FOX Lakewood and McLeod scattershields in my Mustang, with my Flowtech headers, the McLeod fit perfectly, the Lakewood hit the headers, but not too severely.

Lee Jordan (3223) A/S · 05-26-2020, 01:35 PM

I appreciate the info. I used this bell in a 1982 Fox body with no issues. The clutch was a Hays non adjustable. I have the pivot ball installed and it worked good. I was using an old top loader trans in that car though. It was a street car. So it sounds like I will be good with a cable upgrade, firewall adjuster and upgraded pivot on the clutch pedal. I wonder what flywheel weight works good with the little motor?

BRETV · 05-26-2020, 04:09 PM

Lee, make sure you replace the plastic clutch cable quadrant under the dash with an aluminum one. The factory plastic ones are junk. We used McCleod clutchs and Youngblood clutchs and Jerico and G-force trans, all worked fine. We had a 95 Cobra R and I think Rory is correct if my memory serves me right, the 94-95 cars do need the inch longer input compared to the 79-93 cars. The lighter the better on the flywheel. You will have to do ALOT of massaging of the trans tunnel if you know what I mean, for these trannys. LOL

Bret Velde
2003 FS/??

bykr · 05-26-2020, 05:38 PM

If he's got a Jerico trans and a Lakewood bellhousing (std. SBF) the different input shaft length of the stock trans would be irrelevant wouldn't it?

Matt Welker · 05-26-2020, 06:01 PM

Mcleod soft lok, work with black magic clutches. Cale is the best for help and tuning. Single disc set up right will be good and low maintenance.

Rory McNeil · 05-27-2020, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bykr

If he's got a Jerico trans and a Lakewood bellhousing (std. SBF) the different input shaft length of the stock trans would be irrelevant wouldn't it?

With the longer input shaft and deeper bellhousing, the 94-5 Mustangs would have the transmission mount about an inch further back. Probably not a big deal to work with. Also since Jericos have multiple shifter mounting holes, the shifter location is also easy to adress.

Randy Wells · 06-03-2020, 09:42 PM

Rob Youngblood Advance clutches, best out there and will be there for you when you need help.

05-26-2020, 10:58 AM	#1
Lee Jordan (3223) A/S Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 105 Likes: 191 Liked 55 Times in 17 Posts	Jerico Setup in 1995 Mustang I am beginning to finish my bracket car into a stocker. Its a 1994 - 95 Mustang GT with a 5.0. This was always the plan. I am currently running a C-4 with a Windsor stroker. I have acquired a Jerico and have a Lakewood bell that needs recertified. My questions are, 1. What clutch is everyone using? 2. I am guessing I need to retain the cable system to actuate the clutch so are there any specific recommendations anyone have for this setup? 3. Do I need to run a diaphragm type clutch or can I run the typical "Soft Loc" clutch? 4. What about throw out bearing? Hydraulic or just a standard with throwout arm? I know this is a lot of questions and I will probably have more but I don't want to buy a bunch of stuff that wont pass tech or simply just not work. __________________ 1967 Fairlane A/Stick - 1994 Mustang GT. 1989 Oldsmobile, R/SA - 2016 Z06 Weekend Street Car.

05-26-2020, 12:40 PM	#2
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,311 Likes: 314 Liked 1,102 Times in 301 Posts	Re: Jerico Setup in 1995 Mustang My Mustang was a 85, but I used the factory style cable clutch setup, and a McLeod Soft Lok unit, 10" diameter. It is my understanding that the 94-5 Mustangs had a 1" longer input shaft, and deeper bellhousing, don`t know if the Jerico and scattershield need to be like that, or if the earlier FOX stup will fit. I can say that a deeper bell would be nice, as the packaging with the clutch fork, and Long style pressure plate required the special thin, cut down clutch fork, adjustable throwout bearing, and an adjustable pivot ball stud. Even still ,it`s very tight in there. I had both the FOX Lakewood and McLeod scattershields in my Mustang, with my Flowtech headers, the McLeod fit perfectly, the Lakewood hit the headers, but not too severely. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

05-26-2020, 01:35 PM	#3
Lee Jordan (3223) A/S Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 105 Likes: 191 Liked 55 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Jerico Setup in 1995 Mustang I appreciate the info. I used this bell in a 1982 Fox body with no issues. The clutch was a Hays non adjustable. I have the pivot ball installed and it worked good. I was using an old top loader trans in that car though. It was a street car. So it sounds like I will be good with a cable upgrade, firewall adjuster and upgraded pivot on the clutch pedal. I wonder what flywheel weight works good with the little motor? __________________ 1967 Fairlane A/Stick - 1994 Mustang GT. 1989 Oldsmobile, R/SA - 2016 Z06 Weekend Street Car.

05-26-2020, 04:09 PM	#4
BRETV Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 566 Likes: 4,129 Liked 776 Times in 199 Posts	Re: Jerico Setup in 1995 Mustang Lee, make sure you replace the plastic clutch cable quadrant under the dash with an aluminum one. The factory plastic ones are junk. We used McCleod clutchs and Youngblood clutchs and Jerico and G-force trans, all worked fine. We had a 95 Cobra R and I think Rory is correct if my memory serves me right, the 94-95 cars do need the inch longer input compared to the 79-93 cars. The lighter the better on the flywheel. You will have to do ALOT of massaging of the trans tunnel if you know what I mean, for these trannys. LOL Bret Velde 2003 FS/??

05-26-2020, 05:38 PM	#5
bykr Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 232 Likes: 274 Liked 167 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Jerico Setup in 1995 Mustang If he's got a Jerico trans and a Lakewood bellhousing (std. SBF) the different input shaft length of the stock trans would be irrelevant wouldn't it? __________________ Tim Schmackpfeffer 762 SS Last edited by bykr; 05-26-2020 at 05:41 PM.

05-26-2020, 06:01 PM	#6
Matt Welker Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Clear Spring, MD Posts: 193 Likes: 1,458 Liked 77 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Jerico Setup in 1995 Mustang Mcleod soft lok, work with black magic clutches. Cale is the best for help and tuning. Single disc set up right will be good and low maintenance. __________________ Matt Welker Stock 1741, SS/AH 114 www.facebook.com/welkerracing

06-03-2020, 09:42 PM	#8
Randy Wells Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Warsaw, Mo Posts: 719 Likes: 637 Liked 1,144 Times in 354 Posts	Re: Jerico Setup in 1995 Mustang Rob Youngblood Advance clutches, best out there and will be there for you when you need help.