Clutch Questions

[Warfang]

Just about time to replace the clutch on the 97 gts. I see some OEM Viper clutches on EBAY for a reasonable price, but there are also a few that look more fancy. Any experience with these and are they worth the extra dough? Are ceramics better?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XTD-STAGE-3-CLUTCH-92-04-DODGE-VIPER-8-0L-8-3L_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33729QQitemZ8054908724QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

[Knight Viper]

I really like the one John B. from parts rack set me up with; Kevlar clutch and aluminum flywheel. Awesome pedal feel and response!

 

[Qualitywires.com]

I got mine off of ebay some time back..it was the OEM and great clutch also..can't remember the name...but it was the same as the factory.

 

[FlyBryViper]

You can't beat the stock LUK, especially for the price. Drag cars may get better life from another type, but for road racing and street driving you are fine with the LUK.
The aluminum flywheel is a cheap upgrade for the increased engine response, especially if you do it at the same time.

 

[Warfang]

The clutch I had linked to is only a hundred more than tha LUK, and I hear some good things about them. They also have a clutch/flywheel package that's reasonably priced too. I've looked around the other articles and there seems to be a split between people who think aluminum flywheels are great and some who are indifferent towards them. Do they make that much of a difference or should I just same my money for more important ricer mods?

 

[red98RT10]

I just installed the exact clutch you linked to and I absolutely love it! It grabs SO nicely! Now you have to understand that my original clutch was screwed up when I bought the car so I can not compare it to stock.

 

[BLWNV10]

Can't beat Spec III

 

[Warfang]

Can's beat Spec III

Is SPEC3 the same as the Stage3 I have linked here?

 

[BLWNV10]

You have a PM

 

[FlyBryViper]

IMHO, yes, the aluminum flywheel is worth the price & effort for the gain. Others most certainly will disagree, that is fine. We shift a lot in road racing. The quicker the shift light turns on, the sooner we can shift to the next gear. That 32 .lbs iron stock flywheel takes more power and more time to accelerate than the aluminum Fidanza. It's that simple.