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Super Duty Pressure Plates
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| Diaphragm
Pressure Plates |
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style pressure plates offer performance holding power without extreme
pedal pressures. RAM diaphragm plates are assembled using explosion
resistant pressure rings, heavy duty 3000 pound static pressure springs,
new covers, and hardware. Quick, clean release is a standard
characteristic of this clutch. Use diaphragm pressure plates for heavy
duty street and limited competition when used in conjunction with a
proper clutch disc for the application. For full competition vehicles,
please consider the RAM Long Style pressure plates. |
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| Long
Style Pressure Plates |
| The long style is the preferred pressure plate for true competition clutch
systems. These units provide a combination of static and centrifugal
pressure. This characteristic allows setting up the clutch to suit the
car and track conditions. Static pressure is provided by coil springs
and remains constant throughout the RPM range of the motor. Additional
pressure is provided by centrifugal force acting on the levers which
impart this force to the pressure ring of the clutch. Centrifugal
pressure is RPM sensitive, meaning the force increases as the engine RPM
increases. Long style clutches are available with fixed static and
centrifugal pressure or with adjustable pressures to allow precise
clutch tuning. Other benefits are: explosion resistant
pressure rings, chrome vanadium springs for long life, and welded spring guide cups in a heavy duty
cover. RAM builds long style clutches with counterweight levers for non-shifting
applications such as Lenco or other clutchless transmissions. |
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| Borg & Beck Pressure
Plates |
| Borg & Beck clutches
are used in applications where higher RPM is a consideration, or for
Chrysler and AMC applications where fitting a long style clutch may be a
problem. All units are assembled using explosion resistant
pressure rings, heavy duty levers and hardware, chrome vanadium springs,
and new covers. Increased pedal effort can be expected, and may
require strengthening of your clutch linkage components for proper
operation. |
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