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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by diablo-Z
lol yeah ur right......he wanted to know why u taking everything out
I see what he's getting at by asking that...if I had clutch issues do you really think I'd part the WHOLE car out? No basically I had my Firehawk up for sale for a while and was building my TA at the same time. I finished my car and though I had the Firehawk sold but the buyer backed out. Since I don't have a job right now I needed money. It's much easier to sell parts than a whole car so that's what I did. Still have the Firehawk too. I had zero issues with the Trans am...I just didn't have any money left either.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by za355tx
I see what he's getting at by asking that...if I had clutch issues do you really think I'd part the WHOLE car out? No basically I had my Firehawk up for sale for a while and was building my TA at the same time. I finished my car and though I had the Firehawk sold but the buyer backed out. Since I don't have a job right now I needed money. It's much easier to sell parts than a whole car so that's what I did. Still have the Firehawk too. I had zero issues with the Trans am...I just didn't have any money left either.


well i got another friend that needs a clutch too his is a 95 camaro ported heads and cam with bolt-ons and nx.....maybe he'll take it off ur hands...i emailed him the link ill see when he gets back at me
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by zbomb5610
jegs and summit have that clutch for about $480, jegs is $493 shipped on ebay.

i think i might get it since i was thinking that or spec stage 3+



if u get the ram or spec 3 let me know how it feels
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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I'm running the ram powergrip HD with my setup. It actually drives better than my old mcleod single disk setup.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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hows the ram powergrip hd is it stiff
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 01:01 PM
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to me it only feels heavy in stop and go traffic
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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which ram clutch do u have since theres 3 diff ones
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Originally Posted by diablo-Z
hows the ram powergrip hd is it stiff
They all use an LT4 pressure plate so pedal feel is going to be the same between all aftermarket LT1 clutches.
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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I had a Spec, it lasted about 3,000 miles. I've read of other people having the same problem.

Ram has three clutches that I know of - the stock replacement, the Powergrip, and the Powergrip HD. I'm putting in a Ram Powergrip, but you could even get a Powergrip HD and be really set.
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Originally Posted by diablo-Z
which ram clutch do u have since theres 3 diff ones
RAM Powergrip HD Clutch
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Old Jul 2, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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spec 3+ or save up and buy a Mcleod street twin.
I run a Mcleod street twin and like it alot, pedal is like stock and its very easy to slip it on the street and has 0 chatter from day one.
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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how much do those run the mcleod street twin
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Counted Out
I had a Spec, it lasted about 3,000 miles. I've read of other people having the same problem.

Ram has three clutches that I know of - the stock replacement, the Powergrip, and the Powergrip HD. I'm putting in a Ram Powergrip, but you could even get a Powergrip HD and be really set.


which spec did u have
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by hawk584
RAM Powergrip HD Clutch


ok thanx man this is hard too choose i dont want to tell him to get whatever clutch i tell him to get and it starts slipping after a couple of miles lol
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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I have the Ram HD and love it. Minimally stiffer if at all. Definitely a good buy. Have 2 other friends running them and they have no complaints.
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by diablo-Z
which spec did u have
Spec 2. But I've heard of it happening with others. Do a search, you'll find some people with similar complaints. The Spec Rep seems to be a good guy and pretty helpful though. So it's really your gamble.
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by diablo-Z
how much do those run the mcleod street twin
$1300 but its a twin clutch, new flywheel and adjustable master cylinder. It will hold more HP/TQ than most will ever have.
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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it seems like most of the ppl like more the ram powergrip hd clutch then the spec 3.............
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Old Jul 3, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
$1300 but its a twin clutch, new flywheel and adjustable master cylinder. It will hold more HP/TQ than most will ever have.


wow thats an expensive clutch for that price it better hold
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