Clutch = Pwned....

[BlackbirdOfPrey]

Well I figured out what my car's problem was (It had been out of commission for 2 months). Throwout bearing = Pwned. Clutch = Pwned. This is bad because my cash reserves are shot due to school expenses, tires, and CV axle replacement, and this clutch only had 20,000 miles on it! The flywheel was resurfaced when it was installed. It went to the track 1 time for 5 runs, and its shot. Anyone have a good explaination? It was a Ram Powergrip clutch. I had had satisfactory results with Ram before (on a Trans Am) Did I just get unlucky, or is the brand crap? Anyone have a good reccomendation for a new clutch? I am thinking ACT 2100. Any help would be MUCH appreciated.

 

[scotthidley]

Learn to do a quick slip on a act 2600, using an organic face disc. Some clutches can't handle the heat caused from launching the car, if you did this repeatedly back to back, that could be why. I've never heard of RAM clutches being used on dsm's before. Spec clutches don't seem to hold up too long either on awd dsm's. If you aren't careful, the 2600 can grip hard enough to start breaking drivetrain parts, that's why you need to learn how to do a quick slip. The 2100 is less harsh on the car, but you'll have a hard time getting good 60's out of it.

If you're mods are all that's listed in your profile, the 2100 should be fine, but if you want to start making more power, you'll want the 2600. The new act kits come with plastic sleeved throw out bearings, which is what you want. If you are ordering a kit that is in stock at the sellers shop, make sure it's the newer kit, or get an oem tob.