Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Clutch Recommendation needed

[ronman]

Need recommendation on replacement clutch for 5 dpeed NV4500. Truck is "tuned" (300HP/600ft lbs) and has Gear Vendor's OD. It spends 75% on the time towing a 10K trailer. Stock setup lasted 90K miles and looked like new when removed - never slipped.



I'm looking for recommendations on aftermarket clutch/pp/TOB setups. Looking for better than stock lifespan with maybe slightly stronger clamping force. Not interested in exotic/short lived or pricey setups.



Thanks,

Ron Checca

 

[hsmith]

I and my friend are very close to your setup, including GV. We are doing just fine with the LUK Pro Gold. We both pull 14k plus fivers.

 

[Kirwin]

Clutch recommendation

I bought mine from Andy at South Bend Clutch. I got the Con-O since I needed to be able to slip it some because of pulling my trailer. I used that clutch and then when I installed the 6 speed I bought a replacement friction disc (due to the larger input shaft on the 6 speed) and its still going strong. The reason I needed a new clutch was in 4th and 5th my stock clutch would slip at peak torque right at 2000 RPM. South Bend Clutch is a top knotch outfit IMHO. Ken Irwin

 

[Gary - K7GLD]

THIS seems to be a largely SBC oriented group, so MOST recommendations you will see will be in that direction - and if the price is not an issue for you, SBC will be an excellent choice.



On the other hand, I had to make the same choice a year ago, and simply couldn't rationalize the extra $$$, so went with the LUK Pro Gold Cerametallic - it has functioned perfectly in RV towing for the last 10,000 miles, no regrets, and the $$$ saved was pretty nice too!