jimjawz

Dear DTR,
MY CLUTCH STARTED SLIPPING TONIGHT while I was outrunning a Nissan 300 zx twin turbo. and :'(.
i would be appreciative if I could get some advice on what type or brand of cluth I should use.. I thank you for any response.
Jim.

DarrellB

Go here they got what you need. 8)

South Bend Clutch

I've got an 13" Con Fe in my truck and love it, it will hold absolutely anything I can throw at it. ;D

DB

Kimrey

There is no Question, Southbend Clutch!!! I've had mine for 50k miles and not a bit of trouble. On top of that, they are some real nice folks there!

Kimrey

jimjawz

thanks a ton fellas. It was a matter of time before it gave out{stock with 100k} I am thankfull for your replies.
jim

Rattletrap1

Outrunning TTZX ???....did ya buy that bridge???

jimjawz

I'm soory sir but I dont understand your response. I do know that the fellas at South Bend Clutch are very helpfull and eager to help.I'm a little bummed that its so exspensive for the clutch that I want.I was wondering if the quote that I recieved was close to what you guys paid? ?MU13-1.25 con ofe about 1100 dollars... ouch!! Any response is great.

thanks

DarrellB

Yep that's about right.

South Bend's clutches aren't the cheapest but they get the job done and thier customer service is great. 8)

Try the link below they might be able to cut you a little better deal.

Wild Cat Diesel

DB

jimjawz

Thanks DB. Boy, thats a great site.I cant believe it but wild cat's price was the same to the dollar as what southbend told me today.Does any one under stand what Rattletrap is trying to say??? If so please translate for me. Any way thanks again DB for your input.

DarrellB

Glad to help.

If you give Rod a call at Wildcat Diesel I think they are running a sale right now and he might be able to do a little better on the advertised price.

DB

Rattletrap1

translation:

outrunning a TTZX = B.S. You'd have to be dipping into the 13's with 600+ ponies.

So....the bridge thing = If ya believe that, somewhere there's a bridge with your name on it.

I find it both amusing and at the same time annoying that some try to think that as great as these trucks are...that they can hang with supercars....especially with a couple bolt-ons.

DarrellB

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translation:

outrunning a TTZX = B.S. You'd have to be dipping into the 13's with 600+ ponies.

So....the bridge thing = If ya believe that, somewhere there's a bridge with your name on it.

I find it both amusing and at the same time annoying that some try to think that as great as these trucks are...that they can hang with supercars....especially with a couple bolt-ons.
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Eeeeeasy Now!

I think he ment that as more of a joke than anything. No need to jump all over the guy for it. :

DB

AKDSLDOG

Eeeeeasy Now!

I think he ment that as more of a joke than anything. No need to jump all over the guy for it. :

DB

I agree about more of a joke, read the post again. And yes no need for slamming remarks.

jimjawz

Thanks for the support fellas.I really didnt mean to cause a conflict. The 300 zx that was next to me was a mid 90's Fairlady that had pillar gauges and a loud exhaust. I knew it was a twin turbo because I know the markings and he had a loud blowoff valve. I surprised him off the line because of my way loud exhaust and who expects a diesel to run? I blasted him through first and second,and when I hit third my clutch started to slip so I shut down. At this time I was about one hood ahead of him.He did his hundred mile an hour fly by with his flashers on. I know if he was ready and and the race was on the track,the guy would waste my beast.So when I say that "I was outrunnig him" I mean't it as a joke.Again I am sorry and thanks for the responses.

slighfoxs3500

JJ, Hope you get that clutch settled and don't sweat the slams. I can even see you taking him by surprise and I have even exaggerated on my basically stock trucks abilities. Heck I have taken people up to about 60/70 but they were yunguns with no idea how to shift gears. Sometimes the car or truck aint the only factor in a race. Besides that, in my dreams(day or night) I beat anything, anytime and anywhere. If I don't win I always have a great excuse ready. ;D Tires cold, to much spin, bad gas or even the old sprained ankle. God Bless and bye that bridge before I do. ;D

Rattletrap1

Wasn't trying to slam and yes...in my dreams I always win too

These trucks can raise some eyebrows and take folks by surprise. Can they even come close to hanging with a supercar that did 5.4 0-60 out of the box? I think not. Does a ZXTT with gauges, blow-off, exhaust etc. surpass the original specs..yep.

Just trying to keep a dose of reality here....no offense desired.

Steve