New member and a question

RocRace · 10-20-2001, 03:48 AM

Just want to say I have been a lurker for a while reading this site and posts. Everyone is great and all the information are top notch. Can't say I know too much about cars so reading these forums are helping a lot.

After debating for a while.. I finally got a '89 GT and start my pony project. It needs some TLC, but I see a lot of potential in this puppy. (or should that be pony

)

Anyways.. here is my question.. My first project will be replacing the clutch in the car. A couple of people I spoke with sworn by RAM clutches. After doing a bit of research, I am deciding between the POWERGRIP or the 900 series. Am I looking at the right items? Are there better brand out there?

The GT currently is pretty much stock. Has a K&N filter, Flowmaster exhaust. I plan to, with the help of a friend and lots of luck, rebuilt the engine, suspension and eventually supercharge it.

Any input in this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

Kevin Price · 10-20-2001, 11:26 AM

Moved to Windsor Power

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SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide and a little blue bottle
of giggle gas. My Car

fordgasm · 10-20-2001, 11:41 AM

I personally prefer the CenterForce dual friction clutch. Easy on the street with a near stock pedal pressure and plenty of bite for the track, even with your future supercharger.

You will need a new clutch cable and quadrant with any aftermarket heavy duty clutch as the stock quadrant will not be able to with stand the load. Aftermarket quadrants are manually adjustable which allows you to select pedal engagement. The down side is you have to adjust it occasionally, where as the stock quadrant is self adjusting.

Good luck and have fun!

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fordgasm
CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

1BAD89 · 10-20-2001, 12:11 PM

Go with the Centerforce Dual Friction, that'll be WAY more than enough clutch for ya. They have the Centerfore 1(holds 30% more that stock), Centerforce 2(holds 60% more), and I believe the Dual Friction holds 90% more). Well I went with the Centerforce 2(I had to have it that day, and the local speed shop had one in stock)and I have dumped the clutch so many times, burnouts, drag racing with slicks, and that clutch has held up like no other. And the DF is stronger than that, so that would be my choice most definately.

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-1989 GT, not stock.

-2000 Camaro SS-A4,
13.4's bone stock.

-1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), tubbed, trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more!

[This message has been edited by 1BAD89 (edited 10-20-2001).]

10-20-2001, 03:48 AM	#1
RocRace Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Francisco, CA. USA Posts: 1	New member and a question Just want to say I have been a lurker for a while reading this site and posts. Everyone is great and all the information are top notch. Can't say I know too much about cars so reading these forums are helping a lot. After debating for a while.. I finally got a '89 GT and start my pony project. It needs some TLC, but I see a lot of potential in this puppy. (or should that be pony ) Anyways.. here is my question.. My first project will be replacing the clutch in the car. A couple of people I spoke with sworn by RAM clutches. After doing a bit of research, I am deciding between the POWERGRIP or the 900 series. Am I looking at the right items? Are there better brand out there? The GT currently is pretty much stock. Has a K&N filter, Flowmaster exhaust. I plan to, with the help of a friend and lots of luck, rebuilt the engine, suspension and eventually supercharge it. Any input in this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance

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10-20-2001, 11:26 AM	#2
Kevin Price Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Oxford, KS Posts: 935	Moved to Windsor Power ------------------ SVO siamesed 351 stroked to 417ci,Yates heads, solid roller,Trans King glide and a little blue bottle of giggle gas. My Car

10-20-2001, 11:41 AM	#3
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	I personally prefer the CenterForce dual friction clutch. Easy on the street with a near stock pedal pressure and plenty of bite for the track, even with your future supercharger. You will need a new clutch cable and quadrant with any aftermarket heavy duty clutch as the stock quadrant will not be able to with stand the load. Aftermarket quadrants are manually adjustable which allows you to select pedal engagement. The down side is you have to adjust it occasionally, where as the stock quadrant is self adjusting. Good luck and have fun! ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

10-20-2001, 12:11 PM	#4
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	Go with the Centerforce Dual Friction, that'll be WAY more than enough clutch for ya. They have the Centerfore 1(holds 30% more that stock), Centerforce 2(holds 60% more), and I believe the Dual Friction holds 90% more). Well I went with the Centerforce 2(I had to have it that day, and the local speed shop had one in stock)and I have dumped the clutch so many times, burnouts, drag racing with slicks, and that clutch has held up like no other. And the DF is stronger than that, so that would be my choice most definately. ------------------ -1989 GT, not stock. -2000 Camaro SS-A4, 13.4's bone stock. -1989 Chevy S-10, EX. Cab-383(500+hp on motor), tubbed, trick flow heads, trick flow pistons, etc... autometer phantom gauges, "built" 700R4, roll cage, lexan back window, corbeau seats, R.H.S. 5 harnesses, Fuel cell, convo pro wheels, 15x14's with 29x18.5 M/T'S on back, 15x4's on front, nitrous, and so much more! [This message has been edited by 1BAD89 (edited 10-20-2001).]