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Title: Best bang for the buck
Post by: Blackbird1 on October 02, 2007, 09:35:13 PM
Hey ya'll. I'm going to put a clutch in soon w/new flywheel and bearing. Anyone found a good deal on a stout clutch set. Running a T3-T4, not stock ,need much grip. :burnout:
Title: Best bang for the buck
Post by: gumby on October 02, 2007, 09:38:02 PM
i have always liked my RAM powergrip.

it is a 6puck solid hub. :evilgrin:
Title: Best bang for the buck
Post by: Blackbird1 on October 02, 2007, 09:41:34 PM
Can you feather it or is it like an on off switch?
Title: Best bang for the buck
Post by: gumby on October 02, 2007, 09:47:42 PM
it doesnt like to be slipped alot, but the PP isnt so heavy it cant be street driven with ease.
i put 40K street miles on it before i tore everything down. i will run it again here very soon.
Title: Best bang for the buck
Post by: Blackbird1 on October 02, 2007, 09:49:39 PM
Good luck to ya
Title: Best bang for the buck
Post by: HAVI on October 02, 2007, 10:07:46 PM
Centerforce is a brand I know of but then again, I've been driving pickups all my life.
Title: Best bang for the buck
Post by: Tbird232ci on October 02, 2007, 10:43:04 PM
Ive been happy with my Spec.
Title: Best bang for the buck
Post by: martin0660 on October 03, 2007, 08:42:35 PM
Quote from: Blackbird1;180387
Hey ya'll. I'm going to put a clutch in soon w/new flywheel and bearing. Anyone found a good deal on a stout clutch set. Running a T3-T4, not stock ,need much grip. :burnout:


What are your REAL power levels now, and you goals?

My 88 TC was running a little north of 300 HP, 5200 rpm launches off a two step at 10 psi boost on ET streets at 3500#'s. I ran the RAM replacement clutch in that car for about 160 passes, and 8K street miles, no mercy. That clutch was a real dream, drove like stock, held real well at that power level. I loved that clutch, and lots of other guys that have followed my lead seem happy with it too. ((~$140.00 from Summit)

(http://prpphotos.smugmug.com/photos/popup.mg?popUp=true&ImageID=39870815&Size=Large)

Now, I put the same clutch in my Capri, it worked well for a while at a little higher power level. I swapped injectors to 55#'s and did a little tuning, and it slipped like mad. It wasnt the clutch, I was just driving right through it as it just didnt have enough clamp load. The clutch I removed is in my bussies car, and still making passes today, he is happy with it. I ended up going withthe Spec 3+ in the Capri, its held everything I can throw at it, but it is sort of off / on. I drive the car a lot, and am used to it, but anyone that tries to drive the car stalls it a lot. It seems like the line is about 340 HP or so, once i crossed that, it wouldnt hold. I use the term HP here, but its actually torque that make them slip, just no good way to pull torque from ET/MPH (Spec 3+ ~$400.00)

(http://inlinethumb15.webshots.com/5966/2548347230066453426S500x500Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2548347230066453426TkEvDd)
Title: Best bang for the buck
Post by: turboranger91 on October 03, 2007, 08:46:07 PM
i've always had good luck with spec, but it's more of an on/off switch, like you said.  centerforce makes a good product too.
Title: Best bang for the buck
Post by: P71 on October 03, 2007, 11:55:27 PM
RAM standard replacement for less then 250HP

RAM Powergrip (regular style disc) for 250-350

RAM Powergrip HD (6-puck) for 350+ or 30+ psi (on/off switch, NO slippage).

I've driven and raced all 3 in either my personal TC's or friend's cars. I love them all. Had a RAM in my SHO and now in my Nissan truck as well.