Choosing the right clutch

[rkubicki]

I'm getting ready to swap my nuked Getrag for either an NV4500 conversion or a G360 rebuild... . While everything is apart I want to change the clutch too... Does anyone have any suggestions for a good, not so expensive clutch? ... . I can live with an OEM clutch but I was hoping to find something a little better if there isn't a big difference in price... My truck is mildly modified (16cm/tweaked pump).



Thanks, Rob

 

[Matt S]

Rob,

I just put in the Southbend MU 0090 Con O. I got it off of Carl's group purchase site. The engagement is smoother and easier and it holds very well. I think the clutch was around $400-$500. I was moving at the time and I can't remember where I put the reciept. Excellent clutch. I would also put in the newer 5-speed if you are going to keep the truck. Smoother shifting.



Matt

 

[rkubicki]

Thanks Matt,



Have you done the NV4500 conversion? ... If so, where did you get your kit from and how happy are you with the conversion?



Rob

 

[Matt S]

Rob,

I haven't done the conversion. My original transmission is still getting the job done. It's noisy, but it still works fine.



Matt

 

[rkubicki]

Ah yes, nothing that wiring in a stereo amplifier wouldn't fix.



Mine was pretty noisy too... Until recently it was working quite well... . Then it started jumping out of gear and becoming harder to shift... . Figured its time to start thinking about replacement.



Since my truck is a daily driver I can't afford the downtime while I wait to get the drive shaft shortened for the NV4500 conversion... I am hoping that I can find a drive shaft shop that is willing to send a pre-shortened one for exchange.



Rob