Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Different brands of cluthces

[OBendis]

I kno south bend are popular with TDR members

,but how about some of the other brands,like hays, centerforce etc? I will be upgrading some and would like some input. I dont plan on running anymore than 350hp,but with some pulling planned for my 98

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

If by pulling you mean truck pulls then you should have a dual disk. The following are the ones I know of that would interest me:



Kenny's Machine



Haisley Machine



Enterprise Engine



SouthBend Clutch



These are the well known pulling clutch suppliers and any of them will hold up to pulling. A single disk will get burnt up trying to pull a sled with it.

 

[EKlem]

I have the 12. 25" centerforce and it does pretty well. It is quite grabby and it doesn't like to be slipped so backing a trailer can be a little tough. I got it because it looked like it had a stronger hub than the 12. 25" SBC's. I only have 10k on it so I can't tell you how long it lasts but so far it has been good but a little grabby.

 

[OBendis]

sorry I meant pulling a trailer 10,000lbs max

 

[Matthug]

Hays just makes a stock replacement as far as I know. My stock clutch is holding fine with my mods ~325 HP. Whats wrong with the SBC Con-O? It can hold 400 HP and is still organic so stock like pedal feel and engagement, plus it's a well known name brand proven clutch for $500. IMO it's a good deal if thats all the power you plan, plus with organic it's gonna last a lot longer.