Muscle-Z-Bar: High Performance Clutch Linkage
The Muscle-Z-Bar is the answer to
poor performance from your mechanical linkage.
Spherical rod ends, heim joints, and fully adjustable
linkage rods remove the binding points which plaque
mechanical linkages.
As Jim Smart says in
Mustang Monthly:
"The
vintage Mustang's stock clutch linkage isn't a bad
design. In fact, it isn't much different than most from
the era. When properly installed and adjusted, it works
quite well. But when we ask the stock equalizer bar
(also known as a Z-bar) and its linkage to handle the
added pressure of a high-performance clutch setup, it
can bend or break-or both."
Features
- All stock Ford mounting locations and pivot points
- Direct bolt in with no cutting, drilling, or welding
- Spherical rod ends on fully adjustable linkage rods and hardware included
- Fully TIG welded z-bar
- Spherical bearings and CNC machined pivot tube
Made in the USA
See below for available kits for specific engines:
1965-1966
Mustang Muscle-Z-Bar kit:
Fits 289, 302, and 351W
engines
Part No. MD-410-2001
Standard manifolds.
Part No. MD-410-2001
BPS For cars retrofited with
Borgeson Power Steering Box.
Part No. MD-410-2001
HIPO
For Cars with HIPO manifolds. HIPO cars using headers use the MD-410-2001 with non-hipo pivot point
mounts. Call for details.
1967-1970
Mustang, Cougar Muscle-Z-Bar kit:
Fits 289, 302, and
351W engines
Part No. MD-410-2002
Standard manifolds
Part No. MD-410-2002 JBA
1967-70 Mustang, Cougar using JBA shorty headers
Part No. MD-410-2002 HIPO
1967-70 Mustang, Cougar using HIPO manifolds
1965-1970
Mustang, Cougar High Performance Linkage Rod Kits:
Fits 289, 302, and
351W engines We are now offering our Muscle-Z-Bar linkage rod kits sold
separate. The linkage rods are fully adjustable and use teflon lined spherical
rod ends. Our linkage rods are solid and use male rod ends so the stock rubber
firewall boot will still work properly. This kit is a great alternative for
those of you who may have already bought a stock type Z bar but want improved
clutch function and feel. The kits include all grade 5 mounting hardware,
upper and lower linkage rods, and high quality spherical rod ends.
Part No. MD-410-2001 R
fits 1965-66 Mustang 289, 302 (removal of upper tab and lower pin on Z-bar
will need to be done)
Part No. MD-410-2002 R
1967-70 Mustang, Cougar 289, 302, 351W
1967-1970 Mustang, Cougar Muscle-Z-Bar kit: (big block)
Fits 390 and 428 engines
Part No. MD-410-2003
This kit uses the stock Ford or reproduction
clutch fork adapter.
1967-1972 Ford F-100 Muscle-Z-Bar kit: (FE Engine)
Fits 360, 390 and 428 engines
Part No. MD-410-2004
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