so it turns out that the guy that had the truck before me installed a centerforce clutch in it before i bought the thing and it is done. my question is what do you guys think will be the best clutch for the money and what should i expect to pay for the clutch itself?also if anybody has any info on the centerforce POS i would like to at least hear the good the bad and what should i do?

 

Centerforce is a well-respected name in gasser 1/4 mile society. Most indications I've seen around here have folks recommending South Bend in the CTDs. I put a South Bend clutch in my 340 Plymouth Duster 1/4 mile car and love it. But nobody in the Mopar gasser circles I frequent ever heard of it. I think you just have to get something that is rated "above" what you expect it to do, because the manufacturer ratings all seem to be optimistic in terms of torque-holding capacity, etc.

 

would you recommend at least considering a sachs clutch?

 

The stock Sachs clutch in the 1st gens is probably one of the best clutches ever put in a mainstream consumer pickup.

 

well i really need some guidance here i need to purchase a clutch by the end of today and i would like to make the right decision. a con o seems like it would put up with my crap but i dont know how it would hold to injectors and possibly water meth. does anybody have ballpark estimates on what i should pay for the southbend 13s and the stock sachs clutch? i really need this information..

 

Here's a recent thred where the guys that really know were talking about clutches:

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=144634

The stock Sachs clutch is a good bet, they've been known to last a looooong time and good up to over 300hp, if you don't abuse them. Just don't let anyone talk you into a 12" clutch. Depending on budget/price and future plans, maybe go with one of the SB units.

 

what is the part number for the original 13'' sachs clutch that was installed from the factory? also how many hours should a shop charge for clutch r and r?

 

4504021

R&R will probably run you $500.