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07-18-2004, 12:33 PM
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All Aftermarket clutch owners come in Well i think that i have finished off the stock clutch and is time to replace it. I just wanna here from everone and see what there opinions are on the clutches. Im looking for something that will most importanly grip like a mother and have as litte chatter as possible. I was thinkin a RAM but lets see what you guys think.
07-19-2004, 01:42 AM
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I love me my McLeod Single disk kevlar/organic and new flywheel. It doesn't chatter at all, hasn't flinched at a single shift, and was cheaper than most of the others. McLeod's the only way to go.
Off of my mcLeod power trip, however, Spec Stage IIIs are generally pretty good (couple quality control issues....).
Additionally, RAM clutches are also very good. Just judging things demographically, I odn't believe they're the most popular - I think that title goes to Spec.
Conclusively, I don't think you'd go wrong with either one depending on what your plans are.
Mike
Off of my mcLeod power trip, however, Spec Stage IIIs are generally pretty good (couple quality control issues....).
Additionally, RAM clutches are also very good. Just judging things demographically, I odn't believe they're the most popular - I think that title goes to Spec.
Conclusively, I don't think you'd go wrong with either one depending on what your plans are.
Mike
07-19-2004, 10:11 AM
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I just did a RAM Powergrip Stage III over the weekend...it does have a little chatter, but it is easily controllable. I still have about 300 miles to go on break-in, so I'll have to see if it goes away. As of right now, I'm very, very happy with this clutch. The pedal pressure is *slightly* more than stock, but it grips so very well. They say it is good up through heads/cam, but right now, I'm just at bolt-ons (headers, ported TB, lid, FTRA, tuning, etc.).
07-19-2004, 10:21 AM
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spec is by far the most problematic of them all the only cool thing about it, is supose to be the fact that they ussually have no problem replacing defective models sold but hey i will soon find out if that is true or not.
07-19-2004, 11:49 AM
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McLeod has had their fair share of problems. Just ask the guys who used them back in 99-late 00. I've had no problems with my SPEC. The McLeod street twin is what $1000+? Thats crazy.
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07-19-2004, 01:14 PM
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Got a RAM 980 VDS system with aluminum flywheel. I love it. Almost no chatter, grips like a ****, and almost stock pedal manners. And since its SFI approved and rated to 700hp, I'm guessing that it will hold up well to what I plan on throwing at it.
07-19-2004, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by mooleyz28
I am going with a McLeod Single disk kevlar/organic and new flywheel.
Got it with the Billet Flywheel & Adj. Master for 780.
I also picked up a new pilot bearing and slave cylinder from GMPartsdirect.com.
I can't wait.
07-20-2004, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Z28Venom
Spec Stage 3.. Stock Flywheel..
as I've said before.. This clutch grabs like Michael Jackson at the playground...
as I've said before.. This clutch grabs like Michael Jackson at the playground...
07-21-2004, 09:05 AM
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I too have the McLeod single disk (organic/kevlar) and it has been pretty awesome. You can slip it or dump it with no probs and mine only chatters if it has gotten really hot and then I try to go back to "street driving."
07-21-2004, 09:57 PM
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I also am running the McLeod organic/kevlar steel fly & master. No problems grabs good,no chatter. Very streetable, I think I'll go a little more aggresive next clutch.