To partially answer my own question:

from the 3000GT forum:

Q.<>: What are the thermal/physical characteristics of KEVLAR vs. CERAMIC clutches? ...technical details; wear, high-temp stability, glazing, holding power that each has over the other...?

A.<>: Kevlar stands up to heat well, supposedly better than standard organic clutch material. I think Kevlar has a lower coefficient of friction than standard organics, so can slip more with same pressure plate loading. I have used Kevlar clutch disc with same pressure plate on my 79 TA (10 second 3500 lb car with slicks) and found the Kevlar version slipped, so had to go back to regular organic disc.

As for Luc PP's, I don't know about RAM, but the guys at Rochester Clutch and Brake (Grizzly) told me thay ordered my pressure plate direct from the local ford dealer.


97 SE MTX, KKM, UR UDP, 19# Injectors, SVT TB, SVT UIM, SVT Flywheel, Grizzly Street Clutch, Upgraded motor mounts, mystifed precats, brand new main cat, SVT exhaust sans resonator, 205-55-15 Dunlop SP5000's

154hp / 156 tq before the SVT exhaust, SVT dual honed upper and swapping the mystery main cat for mystery precats.

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