South Bend Con O or Fe

[glhs]

Thinking of replacing my clutch and was wondering for those who have them what Hp your running and if you are pleased with your clutch setup. I probably have only 240 rwhp but will be shooting for 400.

Kurt

 

[lcoblentz]

From the SBC web page:

CON O rated for 350HP 750 lbs ft.

CON OFE rated for 450HP and 1000 lbs ft.

CON FE rated for 550 HP and 1100 lbs ft.



Give them a call and talk to them. Tell them what you want, and listen to what Peter recommends. I will be doing an OFE in the near future (I hope).



Larry

 

[DLGonzo]

Are the SB Hp ratings from the Flywheel, or the rear wheels? I have the 13" Con O with my setup, and It hold great.

 

[Joseph Donnelly]

Get the con-fe and be done with it. It is almost as smooth as stock, holds great with added power.

 

[Sixpack]

Originally posted by DLGonzo

Are the SB Hp ratings from the Flywheel, or the rear wheels? I have the 13" Con O with my setup, and It hold great.

I called and talked to Peter and asked that very question. They're ratings are at the rear wheels. Phil

 

[Got Smoke?]

Originally posted by Joseph Donnelly

Get the con-fe and be done with it.

I'm FINALLY ordering my FE on Monday! Oo.

 

[CORed]

I'd be careful just getting an "FE". Talk to Peter first for sure.



I drove an "FE" a couple weeks ago and it was REALLY STICKY!! Definitely not like stock. It held on 5x5 with DD1s great, but it wasn't for me and what I prefer.



So talk to Peter.

 

[Excessive Force]

Would the FE hold up to a third gear start sled pulling w/ 3/4 throttle? This question is for my '92 W250. I had a ceramic clutch years ago in my Chevy before i went to the McLeod,and i assume the FE would act the same on the street as the ceramic disk. Is this correct?

 

[Got Smoke?]

Originally posted by Excessive Force

Would the FE hold up to a third gear start sled pulling w/ 3/4 throttle? This question is for my '92 W250. I had a ceramic clutch years ago in my Chevy before i went to the McLeod,and i assume the FE would act the same on the street as the ceramic disk. Is this correct?

I doubt it would hold up over time. I know Hoss over on NW Bombers has an amazing 13 pulls on his 13" OFE, but I have no idea how he does it and continues to have a clutch?



If you going to sled pull bite the bullet and get a Daul Disk.

 

[Excessive Force]

I just figured with the HP limits of the pump on the '92 that an FE would take it.

 

[BPINE]

IMO I would get an OFE, it will handle plenty of HP and have much better driveabilty. Talk to Peter !!!! and no truck pulls.

 

[BPonci]

Herd through the vine that peter might be dropping the con ofe because the hub wont hold what the friction can. Hope its not true!