South Bend Help

[SShafranko]

I need a clutch and will be picking one up this week. i have decided on SB but is not set in stone yet. After calling SB they recommended the Street Dual STD 3250-GK. My questions are:



Does anyone have this clutch and how do you like it?



Is there someone who would recommend something different and why?





Thank You in advance.

 

[Regcabguy]

I need a clutch and will be picking one up this week. i have decided on SB but is not set in stone yet. After calling SB they recommended the Street Dual STD 3250-GK. My questions are:



Does anyone have this clutch and how do you like it?



Is there someone who would recommend something different and why?





Thank You in advance.

I've driven your exact truck w/a 3250 DD and Smarty set on sw #3. I thought it drove great with good street manners with the exception of low speed 3-2 downshifts which require rpm matching which I do anyway. If you forget and attempt to downshift it will act as if the 3-2 synchros are wearing out. Neutral noise idling is a consideration also. This truck had a Banks Monster exhaust w/cat delete so it was throaty at idle. The clutch could still be heard over that. Empty,engagement/disengagement was stock to me,but the owner reports that it's pretty grabby if he atttempts a 2nd gear lauch with his toyhauler. (He normally uses 1st,but tries to fudge sometimes) It does hold and should last forever.

 

[JGheen]

I would take their advice for what it is and definitely go with a South Bend. They know their stuff and have sold me various clutches. They are also one of my sponsors for my sled pulling truck and I cannot thank them enough for all their help. Can't find better people in the clutch buiness IMHO. You will not be disappointed with the clutch they recommended.



Joe

 

[lmills]

the 3250 dd is silky smooth and capable of handling a lot of power

 

[6speed]

I installed the Street DD and I am completely satisfied. I pull heavy, 24-26K. It takes a little bit different driving style, but its nothing once you figure it out. I can just hear the gear rollover noise, (clatter at idle) but once its off idle its gone. My exhaust and FASS pump and the clutch make it sound like a big boy toy. Once it is rolling down the road, the only thing I hear is the exhaust. Go with the recommendation of South Bend and you won't go wrong. When I was comtemplating a South Bend they were very friendly and offered that if I didn't like the DD they would replace it with something else.

 

[SShafranko]

ty for the quick replies. I guess i will pick it up.

 

[DE Jeeper]

Holds up to my power upgrades even when pulling 14k. It is noisey when the clutch is presses in, but there has to be a trade off somewhere.



Aaron