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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 11:29 AM
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Need help Purchasing New Clutch

Hey guys im in the market for a new clutch. Ive been looking at the Valair Kevlar/Ceramic rated for 500hp and Kennys Kevlar/Ceramic rated for 500hp. Now I know im know where close to that power but I want something I can grow into and not have to worry about it. I would also like to tow but most of the time it will be a car trailer. So which one would you choose?
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Why not the original sachs clutch?
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 02:07 PM
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Because I want to give this thing some power in the future and id rather have a clutch to grow into instead of having to replace later.
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Old Nov 12, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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How much growing?

I jumped right into a valair dual disc organic but i plan on compounds.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 05:14 AM
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I dont know maybe a good size single or a decent set of twins. Something good to tow with and if I want to make some passes down the track, I can.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 08:38 AM
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i just did the heaviest sachs available 13" this last june, and when im really in it, it will let go, im going to pull it and get heavier springs installed at clutch masters, southbend was behind in production, so i dropped 600. for this problem, ill have to upgrade, im not feeling good about it, be careful.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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I'd call sach and see what they have. If anything maybe a pressure plate that clamps 50% more. I'm sure they have something, they make kits for big rigs that put down 2,000lbs of torque
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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I would say dual disc and never worry about it again.
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Old Nov 13, 2012 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sooty
i just did the heaviest sachs available 13" this last june, and when im really in it, it will let go, im going to pull it and get heavier springs installed at clutch masters, southbend was behind in production, so i dropped 600. for this problem, ill have to upgrade, im not feeling good about it, be careful.
specifically which clutch did you put in?
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Old Nov 14, 2012 | 09:36 AM
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South Bend has some very good info on their website about choosing a clutch. I would read through it if I were you. It definitely helped me pick out my new clutch!
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Old Nov 15, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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I'll do some more research. I was leaning toward the Valair but then I found Kenny's and it was a couple hundred dollars cheaper and roughly the same so now im on the fence again.
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