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Old 02-03-2016, 01:50 PM   #2
james schaechter
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Default Re: Gear ratio & clutch recommendation

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Originally Posted by tj310 View Post
Aluminum flywheel and clutch with a replaceable riveted or bolted steel friction surfaces are lighter and require a little less horsepower to accelerate.
Steel flywheels and pressure plates are cheaper to purchase and service and last longer. I prefer steel and presently use Ram.
I run a 305 powered J/S Trans Am 5 speed 2.75 first 6.0 rear gear mostly 1/8 th mile---Trevor
Wow you could pick up a bunch on a clutch upgrade. If you don't roast the clutch in error, they last a long time. Even aluminum ones.
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