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02-24-2008, 11:27 PM
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Talk to me about clutches
About to pull the trigger on a clutch kit for the Chevelle, considering the RAM musclecar series or powergrip clutch. I'm trying to stay away from the "box-buster" killer clutches like the Centerforces, etc., since I'd like to try to keep my Muncie intact for a while. I don't want anything that hits hard (i.e. on-off switch syndrome), and the street tires will be the fusible link in the system.
(Seriously considering a slipper clutch later on for some additonal track tuneability, but for now a street [/strip] gig will have to suffice.) Whatever gets bolted to the flywheel will need to hold 600 real-world HP. (yes, I've got a few tricks up my sleeve waiting in the wings for the 496...but that's another subject) Thoughts?...advice?...experiences? Any help/input would be appreciated. Thanks Eric 
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02-24-2008, 11:29 PM
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Re: Talk to me about clutches
Get an automatic...
  wilma 
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02-24-2008, 11:32 PM
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Re: Talk to me about clutches
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Get an automatic... wilma [/ QUOTE ] what was that old bumper sticker? "I'd rather eat canned worms than drive an automatic" 
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02-24-2008, 11:33 PM
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Re: Talk to me about clutches
Not even at gunpoint.
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02-25-2008, 12:19 AM
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Re: Talk to me about clutches
Happy to oblige....
wilma  
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02-25-2008, 01:29 AM
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Re: Talk to me about clutches
Ram Powergrips are great clutches and will be my choice in my next manual transmission car. Had a dual friction Centerforce in my Richmond 5 speeded LS-6 454 in my '55 Chevy and that was one unforgiving sumbitch. I mean it really engaged hard and I was really afraid of breaking that expensive, new transmission or rearend. A little bit of "give" or slippage can be a good thing.
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02-25-2008, 04:34 AM
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Re: Talk to me about clutches
Wait a second Tom, let me bring out the "big guns" for Eric here
 Now - will you think about an automatic? Nuch 
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02-25-2008, 04:45 AM
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Re: Talk to me about clutches
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Wait a second Tom, let me bring out the "big guns" for Eric here Now - will you think about an automatic? Nuch [/ QUOTE ] SOOO I see you have met my wife...LOL
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02-25-2008, 05:07 AM
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Re: Talk to me about clutches
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Wait a second Tom, let me bring out the "big guns" for Eric here Now - will you think about an automatic? Nuch [/ QUOTE ]  Nope.
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