Clutch,clutch

[scottmcd]

I guess I need to bite the bullet now and get the new clutch. Smoked the clutch all the way down track yesterday @ Truck Fest. Could only make that first run. , since I still had to drive home. By looking @ my current set up, what clutch sould I be looking at. I do want to upgrade the injectors, turbo, and fueling system in the future. TIA... . Scott

 

[JFlagg]

Were you drag racing or sled pulling? If your racing I'd go with a single disc from South Bend, but if sled pulling I'd go dual disc.

 

[scottmcd]

I was dragging and thought that it would hold since i had not experienced any slippage around town. The stocker does have 116K on it... . Scott

 

[ENafziger]

I've only had experience with the DD clutches (as opposed to an upgraded single disc), but if you're looking for speed in the 1/4, it's not the fastest shifting thing around... in fact, it shifts considerably slower than the stocker.

The upside, is however, that 3rd gear boosted launches are not a problem!

--Eric

 

[scottmcd]

I have narrowed my selections down to the Southbend or the Carolina clutch. responses from owners of both would be great. TIA... Scott

 

[RobertP]

i have a southbend and couldnt be happier. i cant wait to upgrade to the new DD though.

 

[Tomeygun]

i have a southbend and couldnt be happier. i cant wait to upgrade to the new DD though.

first clutch was Southbend CON-OFE - loved it... held 500+hp for LONG TIME



Once I started to want to do 3rd gear lauches in 4wd, thats was it for that clutch, I now have a DD 3600# 12-puck, again from southbend. .



I honestly think the difference of daily drivability is next to nothing. And the 3rd gear launches are rediculous



Peter at Southbend will better guide you for dragracing.

 

[oneshotkyle]

go double disc and you won't need anything else for a long time. i wish i would have had a southbend DD to start with.

 

[JH8128]

southbend all the way. Great clutches and great customer service. Go with the 3250 plate load double disk sprung. It is a great application for drag racing and smooth engagement.

 

[SNoyes]

The DD setup from Southbend is top notch. However, noise, pedal pressure, and drivability become more of an issue. I would say how much more do you want to take your truck? Right now, a Single disc will suffice for you. And the pedal pressure is butter smooth, no extra noise, and cost 1/2 the price.



If you are going to constantly be working your truck, pulling, or dragging then the DD becomes more of a player.



i just went through this and think i caught you on the DTR site about the drags... . Not very nice on clutches, I have seen more than one smoked. I just recently installed a SBC DD and have had possibly some issues. Peter at SBC has been great, they really stand behind their work. They have sent a second up to replace the first. I was getting some fairly loud rattle, and the truck's throw out bearing was making some wierd noises. So, out with the first and in with the second. i plan on updating how it goes... .



As for you let us know what you decide.

 

[scottmcd]

I am thinking I will go with the SB Con FE, as i do need to maintain some drivability, and need the ability of smooth engagement when backing up heavy trailers, or when the Wife might need to drive the truck. This will be a hired out install as i am not familiar with clutch installs. Any thing else i should change at the same time that it is down? TIA... Scott

 

[Smokin Joes 2500]

Which is the beefier clutch the FE or the OFE??

 

[SNoyes]

Here you go... From SBC



Clutch Kits for 2000. 5-2005. 5 with NV5600 Trans.

MU 1947 Con O - 350 hp, 750 ft. lbs. torque

MU 1947 Con. OFE - 450 hp, 900 ft. lbs. torque

MU 1947 Con. FE - 550 hp, 1100 ft. lbs. torque

 

[JH8128]

Southbend Con FE is very grabby I would go with the OFE. But for the sprung DD if you can sport the $$$$. If you are pulling any loads with the FE it is a challenge on inclines and I have broke a U joint on one occasion from the grabby and bouncing. I could not get out of it before it broke. Just my 2 cents.

 

[Smokin Joes 2500]

Southbend Con FE is very grabby I would go with the OFE. But for the sprung DD if you can sport the $$$$. If you are pulling any loads with the FE it is a challenge on inclines and I have broke a U joint on one occasion from the grabby and bouncing. I could not get out of it before it broke. Just my 2 cents.

Thanks for the info, could I pull the sled a couple times a year with the OFE and be safe? Plus Im gonna be double boxed and turboed???

 

[Tomeygun]

Thanks for the info, could I pull the sled a couple times a year with the OFE and be safe? Plus Im gonna be double boxed and turboed???

Not a chance. Only way to sledpull is the dual disk... MAYBE with the FE with the 3400lb load plate - even then you better be off that clutch instantly.

 

[DerekW]

I guess I need to bite the bullet now and get the new clutch. Smoked the clutch all the way down track yesterday @ Truck Fest. Could only make that first run. , since I still had to drive home. By looking @ my current set up, what clutch sould I be looking at. I do want to upgrade the injectors, turbo, and fueling system in the future. TIA... . Scott

lol bet that smelled good. You shoulda been there when my buddy was towing his buddy's honda civic hatchback on a tow dolly and the owner of the civic left the parking brake on the whole way while doing 65 on the bypass then slower speeds in town. it was enough for the mechanic to stop working on another car to investigate and complain about the smell!!! I remmeber the time i burnt up my stock 48re we all looked at each other saying "wasnt me". i dont mean to hijack im just conversin