blkonblk00ss

Which Ram clutch do i need to get i have about 330 rwhp plus a 100 shot , I want a clutch that will hold up to this and want slip at the track but still be able to drive it around town also .

Where is the cheapest place to buy ram clutches also. Thanks alot!

niphilli

Believe it or not the Ram VDS 910 is one of the strongest clutches and also one of the most streetable. It is not cheap though

Kwik SS

True the VDS is a badass clutch, but its a bitch to install. just make sure you get the Shiming right use 5-7 start with 7. I've taken my tranny out 4 times now. and my ram is still not in. I used 7 shims like Mikey told me to from Rapid morosports(very nice guy by the way) so I drove it like 400 miles, and it was sliping. Then when I took it apart, a piece from the PP BROKE OFF <img border="0" title="" alt="[Mad]" src="gr_images/icons/mad.gif" /> <img border="0" alt="[whiner]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_cry.gif" /> (about a 6 inch piece of rod) and it missed up my starter along with my bell housing and brand new flywheel. So I had to put my stock stuff back in for the time being... Until I call mikey or Ram Clutch to see if I can get a replacement.. It should of never broke in the first place. I installed everything to the way the instrustions shows... So I can't really so anything about a RAM at this time..

blkonblk00ss

Yea I definatily don't want to take it out more than one time if I can help it!!!

Slowhawk

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I ran the 402/6130 setup(no shims)and the holding power was great.
BTW-I got a new RAM setup for sale.

1CAMWNDR

iTrader: (21)

Does the 402/6130 non-VDS kit deal not need shimming, or were you just lucky? I really don't want to deal with shims. I will be getting an updated slave cylinder and the McLeod Adj. MC with my clutch when the time comes.

mikey

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If you purchase the VDS from us, it comes already pre-set up. All you need to do is install it. Yes, there are shims on the flywheel but they are there to maximize clamping force. Alot of folks have made the mistake of removing these shims and have had issues. If you leave them there the way the clutch was shipped, there isn't an issue. We have installed probably 50 of the VDS systems and have not had a single problem. The clutch will engage right off the floor for the first 500 miles or so then move up a little. It will also chatter a little since it is a metallic disc.

An adjustable master is required with this one. We have guys running the 910's with 400+ rwhp and NOS with no issues.

Mach Go

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">The clutch will engage right off the floor for the first 500 miles or so then move up a little. It will also chatter a little since it is a metallic disc.
</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Mike installed the 402/6130 in my '98 and this is exactly what took place. The holding power is great...and yes it does chatter a little. I don't ever plan on running nitrous so that is why I went with the 6130 instead of the 910. When I do need a new clutch I'll probably upgrade to the 910 but I don't think that'll happen anytime soon. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
Thanks again Mike!!!

Jason

99MONGOOSE

There is no chatter in my 402/6130 VDS. It holds like nothing I have ever scene before, but yet is as streetable as the OEM unit was. Make sure you have a reputable installer install it, or you may have some problems.

HitchHiker

Mikey,

I've heard that there's a new 980 series disk that has iron sinter on the FW side and is organic on the pressure plate side to reduce clutch chatter. Would you recommend this disk over the 910/915 if daily driving is an issue?

Viper

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I daily drive the 980 disk and love it. Have to launch at 1100-1300, but other than that it's fine!! Seriously, leave a car length in front of you when you launch; the car will lurch a little.

mikey

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by HitchHiker:
<strong> Mikey,

I've heard that there's a new 980 series disk that has iron sinter on the FW side and is organic on the pressure plate side to reduce clutch chatter. Would you recommend this disk over the 910/915 if daily driving is an issue? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Yes. The 980 is a good alternative to the 910 but will not hold as well on high rpm launches at the track. Call me and I'll get you a price on the 980. It uses your stock flywheel so make sure to have it re-surfaced and checked for cracks.

Mikey