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Need a strong clutch on a budget?

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The clutch on my 95 GTS was getting tired. As anyone who works with me up here can tell you, I am extremely picky with how a car drives and feels. I dont like a super heavy clutch pedal because the fiance is all of 100 pounds and cant push it down. On the other side of things though, I want a clutch that will hold up to autocross and road race events and last a long time. After going back and forth with a few of our options, I opted for the RAM-88794HD. Since I am about to get married, budget budget budget is the lifestyle now and at $179.99, you cant beat the price. All I can say is I am extremely pleased. The engagement is super smooth, the pedal feels just right, and its a tough clutch. I have customers running around 400 horsepower with this clutch and it doesn't even flinch. If you are looking for a nice well rounded clutch, this is a clutch to go for.

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Ivan Vega said:

i'm on a budget too and could use a stronger smoother clutch. I have a 1989 mustang gt its a pretty fast ride but the clutch is kind of hard now if i can get that clutch for 169.99 how much is it going to be for the whole thing and can i get instructions on how to install it.  I'm a big fan of your site and i was also looking at your rides and i like the Silver Mustang with the Black rims. It's probably fast ,but i don't think its fast enough to beat me. Anyways respond to my clutch question and if i ever meet up with the  dude with the silver mustang tell him to bring some money.

February 19, 2009 4:52 PM
 

Karson said:

Hey Ivan, That price includes everything you need to install the clutch. The only other variable I would suggest is to either get your flywheel resurfaced, or just purchase a new one. I opted for a new one since the cast iron one from ford racing is only $99.99. Its part number is M6375B302 . Another thing I did was replace the rear main seal part number LRS-6701A since you are going to have it apart and its super easy to replace when its apart. As far as instructions go, there are several write ups throughout the internet that make it alot easier for the do it yourselfer. I usually go to corral.net and the forum is free to join. There is always a nice useful post on there.

February 20, 2009 8:47 AM
 

Wayne Mitchell said:

Karson help please !

I recently found a pair of APC racing seats at a really cheap price $ 99.00 for both,( speed shop closing) due to poor economy. anyway, problem is I can't find any one that makes or sell's mounting brackets for these seats. I have checked all of the most popular site's, Summit, Jeg's , Ford Racing no body could help. I'm trying to install them in my 82 Stang GT. Some have suggested I try to fab up something, but I can't figure how to work that out. If you can point me in the right direction, I would be a happy man please help Wayne.

February 21, 2009 10:43 PM
 

Karson said:

Hey Wayne,

Asking some of the guys up here that have dealt with the APC seats, they all say you will have to modify something. You would either need to fab a seat track for it, or re-drill your stock ones to fit those seats. Re-drilling shouldnt be too difficult though if you still have your stock seats.

February 23, 2009 9:07 AM
 

SCOTTY2THAG said:

Wayne, the APC seats never had a specific bracket associated with the seat.  they designed that seat for the sole purpose of being a universal seat that you would adapt to your application. I'm affraid that the only option you have is to modify something to fit your application.

February 23, 2009 4:27 PM

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Been a car nut since I was a little kid. Bought my first car when I was 13 years old and over 70 cars later, still living this addiction!