It looks like I'll be replacing my clutch sometime soon (89 5.0 LX convertible, 5 spd, of course - about 110k mi). Usually when I have needed repairs I have to get done, I try to see what performance I can add on, with the same labor bill. I'll definitely get the rear main seal replaced as preventive maintenance, because each Fox-body 5.0 I have owned has developed problems there, and the same labor as the clutch will expose the seal.
I've seen 'performance clutches' in the catalogs. What exactly does this upgrade get me? My guess is that if you have pro - level horsepower, it'll grab better. I'm trying to build this car to be a resto-mod, impressive street car (ie same rotating assembly, same block / heads, no power - adders). Would there be a benefit to a 'high performance' clutch?
And is there anything else I could add in, that would share the labor bill (maybe an aluminum / lighter flywheel)?