Are Ram clutches any good?
This is by far one of the best clutch kits I have ever had. The pedal feel is fantastic and the components are top quality. They were able to recommend this clutch given my application and power levels. I’ll always use RAM products if I can!
Does racing clutch make difference?
Racing clutches can handle more torque than the stock clutch and can take more abuse…they’ll last longer if you race your celica or drive it hard on the street. Since racing clutches don’t really slip, they can be tricky to learn how to use, and sometimes funky to use on the street in traffic.
What is a Ram clutch?
The RAM single iron clutch assembly is an economical choice for racers from Stock eliminator to fast street. The 5135 compound sintered iron disc allows the clutch to work, or ‘slip’ as needed in order to get the vehicle to launch smoothly without overpowering the tires.
Do racing clutches last longer?
Does this do anything? Racing clutches certainly are less durable in a daily driver application than OEM. The friction materials are much more prone to glazing, Often the friction materials are thinner, and lightweight flywheels don’t dissipate as much heat as a heavier oem flywheel would.
Does a clutch add horsepower?
As Norton mentioned, the power gains from the SPEC clutch increase power all across the horsepower and torque curves. Moreover a faster revving, more responsive engine and clutch system is something that is useful in more than just producing peak power.
Where are Ram Clutches made?
Columbia, South Carolina
RAM relocated in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1983 and built a 22,000 square-foot manufacturing facility. Its innovation, coupled with the proliferation of early data acquisition technology, meant that racers were able to better understand their combinations and optimize their operations.
What will a Stage 2 clutch do?
The Stage 2 clutch, featuring a segmented or full-faced pure Kevlar disc with steel backing and offers slightly longer life and higher torque capacity than the Stage 1. It’s designed for street and race cars with aggressive but street-able engagement and high torque capacity.
When did RAM clutches start making drag racing clutch?
In 1984, the company offered their RAM Coupler for track racing, which weighed 5 pounds and was only 4 ¾ in diameter. RAM Clutches was the first company to offer the three-paddle drag racing clutch with metallic pads, which solved the broken clutch hubs trouble.
What kind of clutch springs do Ram clutches use?
RAM Clutches was the first company to offer the three-paddle drag racing clutch with metallic pads, which solved the broken clutch hubs trouble. The brand pioneered Poly-Coil clutch hub springs, which drastically increased the lifespan and capability of the clutch plate.
What makes a ram billet clutch so good?
RAM billet clutches feature a unique lever design that allows for complete control of the centrifugal loading of the clutch. We design these levers using solid modeling that enables us to accurately predict the performance of the counterweight through the RPM range.
What kind of clutch kit does Summit Racing use?
Summit Racing carries RAM Clutches clutch kits, billet steel flywheels, hydraulic release bearings, billet steel alignment tools, slave cylinder spacers, remote bleeder kits, pressure plates, and much more. Find the precision-built performance clutch parts that propel Pro Stock racers to championships in every major U.S. drag racing series.
