A_port93

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?

Ace

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.

A_port93

would you recommend at least considering a sachs clutch?

Ace

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

A_port93

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..

Ace

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.

A_port93

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?

wannadiesel

4504021

R&R will probably run you $500.