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At the Gathering we were itroduced to the Ram Dual Disc Clutch.
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-clutch-kit-ram-dual-9-5-disc-lt5-1990-1993.html I heard several people have already installed these in their cars. My questions are: 1. How does it compare to the traditional GM clutch setup? 2. How was the install? 3. Would you recommend the dual disc or the Ram single disc for a stock engine that is taken to the track from time to time? 4. Streetablity of the Dual disc? I quess what I'm really saying is for the guru's to give me some pros and cons so that I won't have to be the quinea pig here. I know the company is reputable, the design is sound, I like the hydraulic throw out bearing vs the fork and weight loss, although I really would prefer a manual clutch. ![]() It is JMHO but this type of setup will have to be the way of the future for our cars due to the problems we have in the bellhousing area. TIA Jeff |
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the single disc will be just fine for a stock lt5 . will also work well with a top end ported 350 .the stock clutch is junk the pull type pressure is not flat so it only rides on about 1/3 of the disc after thousands of miles it will ware in o work so so . the 9.5 dual disc is the best it will probably be the last clutch you will ever buy for the lt5
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That was my thinking on look at it. But interested in the installation of the throw out bearing alignment shaft to the transmission?
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I really like my Stage 3 from Carolina Clutch
http://www.carolinaclutch.com/Conten...te-lt.htm.aspx Plus I went with a alum. Fidanza http://www.carolinaclutch.com/ShowIt...0Flywheel.aspx but be ready for the syncro gear rattle since the dual mass is gone. |
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the bolt is supplied with the bearing all You need to do is drill a 1 inch to a1 1/4 inch hole in the bellhousingat about 4 o clock, there is a nice flat spot there, this allows you to stick a screwdriver in and line up the bearing
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Bob, is the ram clutch too stiff at the pedal for comfortable street driving?
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Brett,it's a bit firmer but very precise feel,the stock clutch is way too soft.
I have a dual disc Ram in my Z and just love it,it's the best clutch set up i've ever had. ![]() I'm very happy with it. Pete
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Pete, if I don't make it to Chicago by the drag race weekend, maybe I can try yours out (not on the track, LOL)?
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Bryan,i've had this for about a year,it replaced my old Stage 3 set up, i hated driving the Stage 3 in traffic too grabby, this dual disc holds the power and drives like a stocker.
For the extra little bit of money you get new aluminum flywheel, 2 clutch discs,throw-out bearing and all the hardware needed to finish the job. Brett,you can test drive anytime you want brotha. Pete
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