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Old 11-07-2008, 10:54 PM
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Can anyone tell me what clutch I should be using. I have a Whipple HO kit and running 9-10 PSI. I know that the clutch is generally the first thing to go so I would like to replace the stock clutch before that happens. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Oh, I will stay away from the Spec 2.
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Old 11-07-2008, 11:13 PM
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I just ordered a RAM Performance. We will see how it is once I get it installed. A guy at work just put one in and likes it a lot. Do a search, there are tons of posts on this, there is one on the 1st page of the 4.6 forum.

Most vote for the Mcleod RST.
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Old 11-07-2008, 11:40 PM
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hey loots06, some popular choices are
the mcleod RST, or the spec II.

i'll be putting in the RST, soon.
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Old 11-08-2008, 12:06 AM
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RST seems to be the most popular choice right now.
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Old 11-08-2008, 12:54 AM
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Stay the hell away from SPEC.
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Old 11-08-2008, 01:53 AM
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Trust Nine and sactown when they say stay away from spec...even if the clutch is fine according to Nine the customer service is crap!.... Loots06 - I am getting the RST as well and the billet steel flywheel and while I am at it buying a new stock TOB from Ford..... Seems the whipple likes to make clutches slip, break tensioners, and shred belts. I am still waiting to find out if the new belt drive from Steeda is actually going to be released. That is a thing of beauty! Wont need a new tensioner or 8 rib belt kit!
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Old 11-08-2008, 09:16 AM
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I've done a bit of research on this and decided on the mcleod rst. It seems like the single disc clutches have problems in these cars. I think the problems comes from the stock TOB not being strong enough to handle the increased pressures of the pressure plate.
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Old 11-08-2008, 09:51 AM
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$800 bucks..for the RST but from what I've read on other forums its the best way to go. I think that I'll have to do that.
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