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Old Sep 16, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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Default Opinions on Clutches!!!!!!

I will soon be purchasing a new clutch as my stock one is finally gone after 65,000 miles of abuse. I have been researching them for quite some time now and still can't decide. I have narrowed it down to the Cartek clutch, the Ram VDS w/910, and the spec stage 3 with the kevelar disc. My car is cammed with all bolt ons. I also have a 12 bolt with a complete bmr rear suspension. Any input will be very helpfull. Thanks in advance Jessie
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 02:23 AM
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Sent ya a PM.
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 08:06 AM
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RAM RAM RAM
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 08:35 AM
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Clutch Masters

I got 9K out of my RAM980 system, now I'm on this kevlar Stage III clutch from them.
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 10:25 AM
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Viper how is that clutchmaster, does it feel like stock?
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 12:22 PM
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Hey Mike!

Yes, just like stock.

And, I can let the clutch out without my foot on the gas, no stutter, just goes.

No chatter at all!!

Now I need to put the obligatory 4-500 miles on the clutch and let it rip.
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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Where can I find out about Clutchmaster
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Old Sep 17, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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www.clutchmasters.com/shop

I'm on my 4th clutch folks, and I think this one is a real winner so far!

Eboggs from the 'other' board has it on a twin turbo bird and it's doing fine.

Rated to 700 ft/lbs

Call and ask for Lonny, he knows our cars

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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 04:02 AM
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Wow no chatter that is awesome
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 06:21 AM
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Another clutch with no chatter My Centerforce is going strong for almost 1.5 years now.. Never any chatter..
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 03:41 PM
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im looking at getting a new clutch for my 99. someone is selling a RAM 6130 clutch and RAM 402 pressure plate new. are they any good? i keep reading stuff about the expensive clutches but i dont have that type of money. my engine is basically stock so i dont need anything special.
thanks
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 04:21 PM
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I have the cartek clutch in my car ... I never had and problems with mine I launch at 5500+ with no problems and I can cutting mid to low 1.5 60'
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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torque is what you want them rated for.

i'm very happy with my spec s4 ceramic no springs... i drive my car every day and race it every other friday (when its not broken) and it has yet to break, slip, act up so far with allmost 20k miles and over 800# of torque going to it. oh yea no bother spending another 200 for a master just so it will work either.

i like my spec i would skip everything and go right to the s4 ceramic.
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