Ram VDS is in!!!!!!
Ram VDS is in!!!!!! Well thanx to Damian and his awesome mechanical abilities the Ram went in last night. The install went very smooth. A few extra bolts left over, but nothing important <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> First impressions are....... Holy ****, this clutch is awesome. hardly no chatter in 1rst or reverse. Its definately an on off type clutch, but its extremely streetable. I dont have the adj master yet, it will be here in about 2 weeks. The pedal releases about an inch off the floor so its perfect right now. I did go ahead and upgrade to the 01 slave while we had it apart. I cant wait for this thing to break in and hit the jug!
All I can say is ..... Time for a 12 bolt.
Thanx again to Josh. He did most of the work since Im a converted Mustang mechanic <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0"> <img src="graemlins/camaro.gif" border="0" alt="[Chevrolet]" />
All I can say is ..... Time for a 12 bolt.
Thanx again to Josh. He did most of the work since Im a converted Mustang mechanic <img src="images/icons/confused.gif" border="0"> <img src="graemlins/camaro.gif" border="0" alt="[Chevrolet]" />
Re: Ram VDS is in!!!!!! [quote]Originally posted by cantdrv65:
<strong>An inch off the floor? <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> And you can't slip it? I wouldn't like that...
[ January 19, 2002: Message edited by: cantdrv65 ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
It can be slipped, just nothing like the POS Z06 clutch. As for an inch off the floor, where else would you want it??
<strong>An inch off the floor? <img src="gr_eek2.gif" border="0"> And you can't slip it? I wouldn't like that...
[ January 19, 2002: Message edited by: cantdrv65 ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
It can be slipped, just nothing like the POS Z06 clutch. As for an inch off the floor, where else would you want it??
Re: Ram VDS is in!!!!!! This thread confuses me even more about this clucth now. First post says its definately an on off type clutch, but its extremely streetable. Then the next post says you can slip it.
I am still torn about getting this clutch as I get stuck in traffic alot. Also the fact that peoples defination of streetable varies greatly.
I am happy that you like the clutch though <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
[ January 19, 2002: Message edited by: 9T9BlueTA ]</p>
I am still torn about getting this clutch as I get stuck in traffic alot. Also the fact that peoples defination of streetable varies greatly.
I am happy that you like the clutch though <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
[ January 19, 2002: Message edited by: 9T9BlueTA ]</p>
Re: Ram VDS is in!!!!!! [quote]Originally posted by 9T9BlueTA:
<strong>This thread confuses me even more about this clucth now. First post says its definately an on off type clutch, but its extremely streetable. Then the next post says you can slip it.
I am still torn about getting this clutch as I get stuck in traffic alot. Also the fact that peoples defination of streetable varies greatly.
I am happy that you like the clutch though <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
[ January 19, 2002: Message edited by: 9T9BlueTA ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
I haven't driven Ron's car very much, only the one time right after I installed the clutch. It can be slipped just a hair, but nothing like a stock clutch. The "on/off" is basically saying that when you release that pedal, it grabs and jerks the car foward. After driving with a setup like this, you learn the tricks to making it easy to deal with. My previous Carbon Star setup chatter 10x more than this Ram, more "on/off", and I drove with it everyday to work and back. If your car is making a lot of power and you need something streetable to hold it, I would highly recommend this clutch.
Josh
<strong>This thread confuses me even more about this clucth now. First post says its definately an on off type clutch, but its extremely streetable. Then the next post says you can slip it.
I am still torn about getting this clutch as I get stuck in traffic alot. Also the fact that peoples defination of streetable varies greatly.
I am happy that you like the clutch though <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
[ January 19, 2002: Message edited by: 9T9BlueTA ]</strong><hr></blockquote>
I haven't driven Ron's car very much, only the one time right after I installed the clutch. It can be slipped just a hair, but nothing like a stock clutch. The "on/off" is basically saying that when you release that pedal, it grabs and jerks the car foward. After driving with a setup like this, you learn the tricks to making it easy to deal with. My previous Carbon Star setup chatter 10x more than this Ram, more "on/off", and I drove with it everyday to work and back. If your car is making a lot of power and you need something streetable to hold it, I would highly recommend this clutch.
Josh
Teching In
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From: Ponte Vedra FL
Re: Ram VDS is in!!!!!! Couple questions:
Did you do the drill mod? I have done the adjustable with drill mod and have the 02 slave in hand but haven't landed on a clutch yet. Leaning towards RAM but am afraid with the drill mod and your on/off statements the RAM would be really hard for stop and go driving. Your thoughts?
Did you do the drill mod? I have done the adjustable with drill mod and have the 02 slave in hand but haven't landed on a clutch yet. Leaning towards RAM but am afraid with the drill mod and your on/off statements the RAM would be really hard for stop and go driving. Your thoughts?
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From: Madisonville, Ky
Re: Ram VDS is in!!!!!! Where can I get the RAM Clutch? I've checked all trhe sponsors and have not found it. All I see is the Star, Cartek, and ZO6. How much would a complete RAM cost for a 98?
GregM
GregM
Re: Ram VDS is in!!!!!! [quote]Did you do the drill mod? I have done the adjustable with drill mod and have the 02 slave in hand but haven't landed on a clutch yet. Leaning towards RAM but am afraid with the drill mod and your on/off statements the RAM would be really hard for stop and go driving. Your thoughts? <hr></blockquote>
Ron's car does have the drill mod and it drives perfectly fine for stop/go. There is also an upgraded slave, but no adj. master as of yet.
[quote]Forgot to ask; What flywheel route did you take?<hr></blockquote>
Ram Billet Steel
[quote]what are the part #'s for this clutch???<hr></blockquote>
Not sure, you'll have to check with Ron on that.
[quote]Where can I get the RAM Clutch? I've checked all trhe sponsors and have not found it. All I see is the Star, Cartek, and ZO6. How much would a complete RAM cost for a 98?
GregM <hr></blockquote>
Greg, you can get this setup from Summit Racing. Better yet, if you want to save some cash, you can just have your stock flywheel cut and reuse it. The disk and PP are only 330 from Summit.
Ron's car does have the drill mod and it drives perfectly fine for stop/go. There is also an upgraded slave, but no adj. master as of yet.
[quote]Forgot to ask; What flywheel route did you take?<hr></blockquote>
Ram Billet Steel
[quote]what are the part #'s for this clutch???<hr></blockquote>
Not sure, you'll have to check with Ron on that.
[quote]Where can I get the RAM Clutch? I've checked all trhe sponsors and have not found it. All I see is the Star, Cartek, and ZO6. How much would a complete RAM cost for a 98?
GregM <hr></blockquote>
Greg, you can get this setup from Summit Racing. Better yet, if you want to save some cash, you can just have your stock flywheel cut and reuse it. The disk and PP are only 330 from Summit.
TECH Apprentice
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From: Lexington, SC
Re: Ram VDS is in!!!!!! There are a few different discs you can get. They are similar in price, but not the same. The disc and PP (RAM-310/RAM-402) I'll be getting will be $300 plus shipping from Summit. I'll be using the stock flywheel (resurfaced) '01 slave, and McCleod adj. master. This setup should work well for me for street use and prolly around 400rwhp (one day). You can get a whole clutch setup from http://www.rapidmotorsports.com as well.
Re: Ram VDS is in!!!!!! [quote]Originally posted by Cammin BeaSSt:
<strong>Well thanx to Damian and his awesome mechanical abilities the Ram went in last night. The install went very smooth. A few extra bolts left over, but nothing important <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> First impressions are....... Holy ****, this clutch is awesome. hardly no chatter in 1rst or reverse. Its definately an on off type clutch, but its extremely streetable. </strong><hr></blockquote>
Glad to hear you like it. I'm thinking of going RAM too. What series disc did you go with and how much HP/TQ are you pushing?
Later
<strong>Well thanx to Damian and his awesome mechanical abilities the Ram went in last night. The install went very smooth. A few extra bolts left over, but nothing important <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> First impressions are....... Holy ****, this clutch is awesome. hardly no chatter in 1rst or reverse. Its definately an on off type clutch, but its extremely streetable. </strong><hr></blockquote>
Glad to hear you like it. I'm thinking of going RAM too. What series disc did you go with and how much HP/TQ are you pushing?
Later
Re: Ram VDS is in!!!!!! [quote]Originally posted by hammerhead:
<strong>
Glad to hear you like it. I'm thinking of going RAM too. What series disc did you go with and how much HP/TQ are you pushing?
Later</strong><hr></blockquote>
I bought the VDS kit with the 6130 disk. I have about 409/405 on motor and 538/709 on spray. Its holding awesome.
<strong>
Glad to hear you like it. I'm thinking of going RAM too. What series disc did you go with and how much HP/TQ are you pushing?
Later</strong><hr></blockquote>
I bought the VDS kit with the 6130 disk. I have about 409/405 on motor and 538/709 on spray. Its holding awesome.