HP-Torque and Clutches

[Diese1nut]

My question is how many of you ETH owners with the VA and injectors slip yor clutch.
I have a ETH with a VA and PS boost mod. and want to add some injectors.
My truck is used for fulltime rv pulling at a GCWR of 19200 lb's.
I am very satisfied with the results of the VA alone, but the bug has bitten and of coarse you always want a little more.
EGT's are in control at this time, but what can I expect if I go to 275's or stage 1's.
I'm not interested in racing, but I do like passing everyone on hills.
I see a lot of these combinations out there. I would appreciate your input.

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2001,QC. SWB,SLT+,HO,6spd,4x4,,3. 54. White w/agate leather.
Oem molded steps,Jacobs E Brake,Espar,Quad Headlights w/guards,Century Royal cap,Manik grill guard, class V hitch, Hide-n-side custom bed. EGT and Boost guages on A pillar.

2000 Holiday Rambler 28'aluma-lite,TT, w/slide.

 

[Bigsaint]

Check this link. https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum4/HTML/005634.html
Poor Cliff only added a aftermarket airfilter and his clutch is now slipping. Now, I'm not saying that is the norm for the ETH, I ran mine with the EZ real hard for about 1000 miles before I upgraded my clutch. The factory clutch never slipped with just the EZ, but probably would have if I gave it more time or pulled some heavy loads. The clutch is the weakest link in the ETH, IMHO.

Scott W.

White 2001. 5 3500 ETH/DEE 4X4 Quad cab SLT,tow package and camper prep,Husky liners front and rear,DiPricol pyro,boost and oil temp gauges,SPA fuel pressure and temp. gauge,Edge EZ,Psychotty air,Bully Dog stage III injectors,ATS 3 piece manifold,HX40 turbo,4" BD exhaust,4" BD E-brake,McLeod clutch,Mallory 4150 lift pump,Mag-Hytec rear,Go-Rhino grill guard,Lund bug shield,PM tractor utility back up lights,Penda bed mat,365. 8 HP on the dyno and blow by bottle is bye bye !!! I love the smell of diesel in the morning, it reminds me of... . VICTORY !!!
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[KatDiesel]

Pulling that load that you pull I would say it would be a short time if not immediatly your clutch would slip, depending on your driving style. If you add injectors I would also budget for a clutch shortly afterwards.

 

[KWIKKURT]

Last year at the Tulare Ca. truck meet I (with some help from fellow TDR Bombers)installed the 275's and the PE EZ and slipped (smoked)the clutch the first load I hooked up to!!

You can get by with your stock if you don't push it 100%. BUT you will have to upgrade it.
35,000 miles (6months) later I upgraded to the SouthBend FE Clutch.


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"Have you driven OVER a phord lately"
2001 2500 BRT WHT SPORT QUADCAB 4X4 ETH 3. 54LSD TRLR CMPR PKG ALL OPT XCPT LTHR

 

[Diese1nut]

Thanks for the replies. I have called the popular performance shops and gotten opinions both ways.
I think I will figure a clutch into the equation.
Now are EGT's going to become a problem and need a 4" exaust aswell.
This power disease is getting expensive.

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2001,QC. SWB,SLT+,HO,6spd,4x4,,3. 54. White w/agate leather.
Oem molded steps,Jacobs E Brake,Espar,Quad Headlights w/guards,Century Royal cap,Manik grill guard, class V hitch, Hide-n-side custom bed. EGT and Boost guages on A pillar.

2000 Holiday Rambler 28'aluma-lite,TT, w/slide.

 

[Brandon]

poor me
poor me
poor me
cliff man if you are reading then hurry up man

B... ... ... ... ... ... .


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Danelle's Dodge

 

[Bigsaint]

Hang in there Brandon, we are all "pullin" for ya. hehehehe, sorry for the pun, guess I "slipped", ooops, there I go again. #ad


Okay, small cheer to raise your spirts...
GIVE ME A "M".....
GIVE ME A "c"... .
guess you figured out the rest #ad


Scott W.

[This message has been edited by Bigsaint (edited 05-09-2001). ]