Quote Originally Posted by wizsigns View Post
I'm not a gear head but learning a lot, as I built my Miata 5.0.

My question is about the clutch. Do I use a stage 1, 2, 3 clutch?

- Engine is a crate 5.0 that should put out around 350-375HP
- Transmission is a T5 from 87 Mustang
- The car will be an occasional driver and mostly for show and track
- No plans for turbo

I was considering a stage 2 clutch, but it's been suggested to upgrade to a stage 3. I understand the basic difference but would like some additional input.

What clutch would be best and why? What would be the advantage and disadvantage of a stage 2 or 3 clucth?
You will definitely want to check out King Cobra clutch kits, that is what most mustang guys use. This crate motor, is it bored .30 or .40 over? Pistons? Heads? Is it a true 302 or is it bored and stroked? Which shorty headers are you using? Cats? Exhaust? FI or carb? Cam? I am assuming that 350-375HP is at the crank because without a supercharger I am a little skeptical about that rwhp from a 5.0. More info please, would love to see what you've got going so far. Good luck.

Oh, maybe check out some mustang forums and see what people have in their foxbody's and that should point you in the right direction.