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Old Feb 4, 2005 | 11:39 PM
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Default Decision Time: Exedy or LUK Pro Gold????

OK, I've read a ton of post on clutches the last few days. Getting a new
clutch put in next week and I'm still on the fence on which clutch to get.
I'm leaning toward the LUK for the primary reason to keep a stock
feel with better performance. But I'm still curious about the Exedy and how
good it really is!

So, whats great (or not so great) about your Execy or LUK Pro Gold clutch?

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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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I've decided to go with Luk Pro Gold and I'm getting a DTE Stage II differential with 3.90 gears at the same time.

BTW, that is a nice looking ride!
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 04:20 AM
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do you ever do high rpm clutch dumps or plan to at the drag strip?

if thats the case, i wouldnt really recommend either
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Not trying to hijack your thread but which is better for road course events???
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Originally Posted by kumar75150
do you ever do high rpm clutch dumps or plan to at the drag strip?

if thats the case, i wouldnt really recommend either
What would you recommend Kumar?
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Originally Posted by EFI-1
What would you recommend Kumar?
drag racing wise, I have had a lot of success with the RAM 900 series clutches and if you go with a steel flywheel, the driveabillity isnt that bad.

I'd wait a couple weeks if you can and look at the clutch J-rod got. I took a look at it before it went in his car and it looked A LOT like the Ram I have but in his application, it seems to drive a lot better than my Ram.
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Vetteran
Decision Time: Exedy or LUK Pro Gold????
Or neither....look at the Cartek clutch as well.
www.cartek.net
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do you ever do high rpm clutch dumps or plan to at the drag strip?
No, I will not be doing high rpm clutch dumps very often. I do plan to take
it to the track a few times. With this is mind, I don't think I need as much
clutch as the RAM offers, want to keep it more streetable. I'm still curious
as to which of the fore mentioned clutches (or maybe a 300 series RAM)
would be the best choice for a 98% street driven vette!

Thanks for the input all!!!

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Originally Posted by kumar75150
drag racing wise, I have had a lot of success with the RAM 900 series clutches and if you go with a steel flywheel, the driveabillity isnt that bad.

I'd wait a couple weeks if you can and look at the clutch J-rod got. I took a look at it before it went in his car and it looked A LOT like the Ram I have but in his application, it seems to drive a lot better than my Ram.
J-Rod emailed me some info and it looks like that's the route I will be going if the price is right.....getTING EXCITED!!!!
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