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Old 07-16-2008, 09:16 PM
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Its a 96 z28, full bolt on car, soon to be sprayed... Car is in the shop getting the trans rebuilt. need help picking a clutch quickly..

Shop recomended the RAM powergrip hd or a spec 3..

money is a factor, need something that will hold mid 400hp+, dont want a lot of chatter, and dont wanna break the bank.

Suggestions Please


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i have the RAM musclecar clutch, i love it. i'm sure the HD will work great. professional opinion would be better though.
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I'm running a ram clutch, don't know wich one it is, but its touch, has a little chatter on take off, but not bad, when it grabs, it GRABS lol., its been in the car for about 4 yrs. now, still going strong.
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i just purchased a spec 3+ holds more power than a stage 3 and is more streetable
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I've heard bad things about spec but a lot of guys who havem dont have any complaints. so idk.

personally i have a centerforce dualfriction with a SLP Billet flywheel. The car revs quicker (less mass), the pedal feel is firm but still very streetable, the clutch bites real well. The thing about this clutch that i like is that unlike other clutches the centerforce actually gains clamping force as the RPM's climb. Look into it.

http://www.centerforce.com/
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^ this is true, very mixxed opinions about spec... far to many different choices and good vs bad with each.

thanks for the replies and keep the suggestions coming please.
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I just got a chance to try out my (used) Powergrip HD clutch. It's very grabby like my friend's Spec 3 but has a LOT less chatter. I recommend it.
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ef the ram hd. i managed to break 5 of the 8 hub springs before the clutch was a year old... with old street tires and failing factory limited slip. weak-sauce clutch. my old spec 2 was a good clutch.



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