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FE Power Forums => FE Technical Forum => Topic started by: 440sixpack on January 10, 2019, 05:15:04 PM
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Nice out today I took my new 428 in my '76 high boy for a test run and seat the rings a little. everything went text book perfect except my clutch won't hold it. it slips bad and it's almost new.
So in looking I find the CF dual friction which I know will hold it and a Ram long style that says it will. I like the dual friction in my Challenger but it's not super user friendly like I'd prefer in a pick up. also there is some question if a diaphragm will fit in the cast steel bell housing.
Anyone try a Ram clutch and what did you think ?
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I have another question on this, RAM shows an upgrade clutch # 88769HDX which is an 11" , or a standard replacement 12" clutch # 88775.
Do you think the performance 11" would have more hold than the 12" standard clutch ?
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No Centerforce stuff.
RAM or McLeod...
That 88769HDX is rated for 450 hp. It's very streetable, no chatter, no funny business.
If you want something a little more substantial, I'd do an 11" McLeod kit with a 500 series disc. It will be streetable, no chatter, no funny business....rated for about 500-525 hp.
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Thanks, the Ram should be fine then.
That cam you got me is awesome, tons of low end , pulls hard and idles smooth as stock. I don't know what the HP is but for a 4x4 it's impressive even with the clutch slipping.
I see they have even a better holding long style clutch, a 98769 , but it has some type of metallic disc it looks like . I probably better stay away from that.
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Performance clutches always have more holding power than a standard clutch. I got away from the 12" long style in my Shelby and went to the Dual Friction 11". So much smoother and thus far holds the 500 HP FE nicely.