D.R.E. Sachs vs. South Bend Don't know which one I want?

[Big_Bad_Dually]

Time for me to get a new clutch to hold onto some power. I have narrowed it down to the two I am interested in and don't know which one.
Could you guys talk about your favorite one and why you think it is better?

BRIAN

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1995 Ext. Cab, 4x4, 5 speed manual; removed turbo silencer ring; 3" straight pipe w/Banks turndown tip; Adjustable Propane Injection; Autometer UltraLite Boost & SportComp Pyro; Custom 1400 watt stereo with 4-6"x9" Blapunkt mid/high ranges and 2-10" AudioBahn Subs; Cobra CB and Police scanner; Motorola UHF Two-Way radio; Lund winterfront; 312,500 miles and still adding 50+ a day.
The BOMBing will NEVER end!!!

 

[Brandon]

keep this one current or maybe in prod acc, cause i am 24v and I am in the same boat as you are,

Thank you Brandon

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[Steve St.Laurent]

Here's a few links to threads in the products forum on the dre sachs and south bend clutches:
https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum3/HTML/002965.html
https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum3/HTML/002922.html
https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum3/HTML/002837.html
https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum4/HTML/004739.html

and for some of my recent exploits with the clutch in my truck:
https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum17/HTML/001685.html

I love my DRE Sachs and I'd buy it again in a second. It looks like South Bend is also making some quality clutches. I don't know what kind of abuse they've been put to so far but mine has made approximately 12 full load dyno runs at up to ~375 hp/1000 ft/lbs (estimated - dyno was reading very low), at least 25 3rd gear launches slipping it out of the hole big time (as soon as I let it all the way out it held every time - it's slower than launching in 2nd, btw), around 15 1/4 mile runs (16. 3 @ 93. 2 mph average - and will be faster soon #ad
) I've yet to see the clutch slip. JMHO




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-Steve St. Laurent - President of the Great Lakes TDR
'98 QC LB (CMNSPWR), 4x4, ISB, 5sp, 4. 10 LSD, TST Powermax3, 275hp RV injectors, Joe Donnelly modifed Sachs Clutch, custom ladder bars, SW fuel pressure gauge, BD exhaust brake, Isspro turbo temp monitor, front Draw-Tite receiver, rear Draw-Tite class V receiver, BFG 285/75R16 AT KO's, (all the common stuff clipped)