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How Do We Continue to Innovate Our Drag Racing Clutches?
The old saying is ‘necessity is the mother of invention.’ Never is this truer than in the world of manual transmission drag racing. At RAM, we do not sit still on our laurels for very long. As the stick shift world evolves, whether for class-style racing or...
Start Thinking About 2024 Now!
Maintenance, Updating & Upgrading Racing season is winding down, and you may be a little tired and ready for a break. You’re probably planning to roll the car into the shop corner, but this is a great time to disassemble and evaluate which areas need...
Why You Should Select an Engineered Clutch Package for Your Late Model Car
We’ve talked before about how we design and build clutch systems for today’s performance vehicles like Dodge Challenger, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Corvette, and Camaro. It is critical to look at the existing clutch setup, then develop a package that makes the most...
Evolution of Dual Disc Clutch Kits for Street Use
For many years, racers have known that optimizing a high horsepower combination requires a capable clutch system and using multiple discs. That’s how such a powerful application can transition smoothly, thus providing for that optimized performance. It wasn’t until...
Top Reasons to Use a RAM Concept 10.5 Dual Disc for Dodge Challenger Upgrades
How should you select a dual disc for a Dodge Challenger clutch upgrade? Let’s just say size does matter. And that’s why you should look at some features of the RAM Concept 10.5. The Concept 10.5 includes all of the features of our popular Force 10.5 dual disc and...
Do You Want Quality or Do You Want Cheap?
There is nothing wrong with looking for a bargain. Certain things we purchase might not matter if it is name brand or generic. If I have to do a quick job in the garage and need a tool that will only get used once, I might opt for the ‘discount house’ tool. But if...
We Are Only as Good as the Information You Give Us
Recommending a clutch system for a specific application is not as simple as it seems. We've talked many times before about all of the essential factors in selecting a clutch. While it is important that you send the most important details to us, it's just as...
How Was 2022 for You?
It is hard for me to believe that this installment of the RAM blog is our 40th since we began writing them in 2019! I am glad many of these articles are often accessed and continue providing valuable insight and technical support. Reflecting on 2022, I am very...
Don’t Neglect Year-End Clutch Maintenance
So, you have made it successfully through another season of racing. Are you going to put the car in the corner of the shop and forget about it until spring? We sure hope not! Now is the time to inspect your clutch to see if any refurbishing or replacement is...
What Should You Look for When Choosing an Installer?
We receive numerous questions on our tech line or with the E-Tech form about installers and installation. Here are three commons themes: A customer asks for a recommendation on an installer for their clutch system. We get a call because there’s a problem with a...