Rupture

my clutch burnt out in my 99 trans am ... i have headers, gmmg exhaust, slp lid and cold air induction kit... with plans on putting more and more on later...
was thinkin about getting the ram clutch powergrip set ...is this a good clutch for the money? or is there better ones for less or around the same price?

http://www.ramclutches.com/zen-cart/...roducts_id=421

and do u think i should replace the flywheel?

thank you in advance...

brad8266

iTrader: (23)

A lot of people use the RAM clutches and have good stories about them. I would at least have the flywheel resurfaced and be sure to buy a new slave cylinder.

Bryan @ Speed Inc.

iTrader: (19)

i would get the HD AND a new flywheel from them. =)

Bryan @ Speed Inc.

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good points - i would replace the slave cylinder, and pilot bearing($11.00)

i would NOT however get the stock flywheel resurfaced, unless they can do it with just one pass.

i had an overheated flywheel that i had resurfaced, they had to go over it a few times to get the surface right. it threw the thing out of balance, the motor did not want to rev. i'd just buy a new one from RAM.

brad8266

iTrader: (23)

I would not get it resurfaced either, I would get a new one if it was my car.

Redlinez

iTrader: (5)

So, the Ram is a good 400-500 rwhp clutch? I had a Spec 3 that I had to replace twice, they finally took care of it. Terrible vibration. Not sure sure I want to deal with that again, so I'm also wondering about the Ram.

Bryan @ Speed Inc.

iTrader: (19)

just my experience - when you get parts from the same company, they seem to work better together.

stock resurfaced flywheel + spec3 clutch = CRAZY CHATTER AND VIBRATION - spec billet flywheel + spec3 clutch = like butta

sidewayz28

iTrader: (24)

i got the RAM powergrip HD, RAM steel billet flywheel, adj. master cylinder and slave cylinder going in new friday... im hoping for good results

Bryan @ Speed Inc.

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i wish i had the money for that... cause that's exactly what i'd do.

for now - ls7 and stock master ftw. lol

sidewayz28

iTrader: (24)

funny thing is my stock clutch lasted a while with 395rwhp, its once the heads/intake were on thats when it started bitching

Stick only

Its a good idea to at least consider the new flywheel. The Powergrip would be fine for your car, if you plan on much upgrading in the near future go with the HD (and billet flywheel), or look at the Street Dual Super smooth.

Country Boy

iTrader: (24)

My was good for 12k miles until it **** the bed when the disk lost a spring. A few people here have to... Thats RAMs flywheel.

Redlinez

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I guess they all will fail, they're mechanical. That sucks man.

pwrtrip75

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here a cheap place to get RAM clutches. RAM powergrip HD for $389.
http://www.neweraperformanceparts.co...57715&PageNo=2
Kinda odd when the own manufacturer is super high. and whats up with the other sponsors price gouging? damn.

Mike94ZLT1

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What about a RAM powergrip HD and a brand new stock LS1-LS6 flywheel? I've already blown my budget and I want to replace the LS7 clutch setup I have in there now...

JKDZ28

iTrader: (14)

If your working on a budget and want a strong clutch, Ram Powergrip HD is the way to go.

It will take anything you can throw at it and beg for more. It's really that tough.

I also got mine thru NewEra.