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Old 10-28-2013, 03:22 PM
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What would you guys recommend for a Racing clutch with a LS1 attached to a racing T5 with a tilton throw out? It's in a 99 miata. Thanks Dan
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I have used a Centerforce dual friction with pretty good results. Currently I use a Ram HD. It's a little bit stiffer than the CF, and I get a little shudder when it's cold. It holds up to all the track abuse and street driving I can throw at it.

All of the clutches I can find use the exact same Valeo hat. I'v managed to break a couple of them, so I'm not happy about that. I think next time I'll use a Spec clutch.
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Have a p/n for the ram clutch?
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Here ya go: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ram-88935/overview/
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yes but you have a cobra with a T5 right? I get confused about what the clutch assm slaves to, the trans or the motor. Do you know how many splines the t5 has? I might just have to wait till i get it out. This can't be that hard
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I have a SBF with an older TKO, with a 26 spline input shaft. It's essentially the same as a SBC. The part quoted above is for an LS motor with a T-56.

The next step up has more clamping power, and therefore a heavier clutch. It's also considerably more expensive.

Go to the Ram Clutch web site, and you can read the descriptions to see which one fits your needs.

As a general rule, I spend whatever bux I need to to get the job done. I'll spend the $150-200 if I really think I need it. I'd like a dual disc clutch, but $1,200 is a bit out of my price range.

I prefer a light weight aluminum flywheel. I like the way it revs quickly, and improves compression braking. But that's just me. Some people like the heavier steel flywheel.

Remember- never buy cheap parts. They're too expensive.
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roger the last part brother!
Pretty sure the T5 is a 10 spline. I have to many cars that I've done clutches on and I'm all mixed up. I've been told to stay away from centerforce. never liked those anyway.
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My T5 is a 10 spline. But I don't think that all of them are.
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