Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) #4 plate vs. stock clutch

[mikel]

Ok, here's the deal. I'm going to (hopefully) try out a #4 plate soon in my truck. The timing is at 15. 5 and I have gauges, but other than that it is stock. Any bets as to if the stock clutch will hold? If I slide the plate back would that increase it's chances for survival, or is the #4 just too much?



I know the '95 is a little weak w/ only 175 hp so I'm looking for the biggest "bang for the buck" but I can't afford to replace the clutch right now.



Thanks,

Mike

 

[moparguy]

My guess is it'll be fine. My sig shows what I've got, and while not a #4, I suspect the 5 with 215 injectors may be a fair comparison.



I have slipped my clutch once, that was while towing about 20k with the pedal to the floor in 4th and a loaded log truck about to load on the trailer with the backhoe I was towing.



I backed out of the throttle for a moment and everything has been fine since. That was two years ago.



Were I to do it over, I'd go with a #4.



Good luck, Ronnie



edit; at the time I slipped the clutch, the plate was full forward, it's now slightly back from center to help with egt's.

 

[PUMPERDUDE]

Looks like your ready wake up that 95. Whatever plate you put ,be sure to throw in the GSK too. Its a top notch bomb. You'll think you have a new truck. Like Mopar guy,I slipped my clutch once also when I first played with my #6 TST. Been fine ever since. You'll have to watch your EGTs more with a #4. Even more so if you tow. Have fun

 

[mikel]

Thanks for the replies. I guess I'll just have to try it out and see what happens.



I'd just like to get the #4 because my overall plan is to run a #4, 191 DV's and 370's and I'd hate to get one plate now and then have to buy it again later when I have the $$ for clutch work and other toys.



On the govenor spring suggestion, won't I have fewer issues with egt's if I don't run heavier govenor springs? I thought that I read somewhere that the higher rpm range was a big part of the egt issue with these trucks since the stock heads don't flow as well as a 24-valve.



Mike