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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 03:58 PM
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Napa clutch any good?

we're having a new clutch put in and its going to be a Napa any use with Napa clutch how'd ya like it? i have used other Napa replacement parts and like tham
sounds like South Bend is the favored but we didnt have the time to shop around (not to mention that they cost a lot more) and the mechanic said he uses Napa or he could get the stock clutch.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 3500Dooly
we're having a new clutch put in and its going to be a Napa any use with Napa clutch how'd ya like it? i have used other Napa replacement parts and like tham
sounds like South Bend is the favored but we didnt have the time to shop around (not to mention that they cost a lot more) and the mechanic said he uses Napa or he could get the stock clutch.


I would never use a stock part when there are so many better aftermarket clutches out there!! Napa is the stock replacement clutch. Spend a few more $$ and get a good SBC. I don't undestand paying big bucks for your diesel truck and then to skimp on parts!?!
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 04:58 PM
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I really liked the SBC on my 96'. Worked better and felt better than stock. Recently drove a friends 98' 12v with a stock clutch replacement. Didn't feel nearly as great as the SBC.
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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I would never use a stock part when there are so many better aftermarket clutches out there!! Napa is the stock replacement clutch. Spend a few more $$ and get a good SBC. I don't undestand paying big bucks for your diesel truck and then to skimp on parts!?!
what do ya mean Napa IS the stock replacement?
Mopar would be the stock part right????????
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Old Jun 5, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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when we had to replace the clutch in my buddys gas ram 3500 v10 it was a nappa clutch and the guy said the company that made the clutch was mopar.....
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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Mopar doesn't make it's own clutches LUK does. An OEM clutch from NAPA or the dealer is made by LUK.

I would try to get a better clutch like a LUK pro gold.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 11:54 AM
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what does LUK mean?? sorry
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 3500Dooly
what does LUK mean?? sorry
LUK is a clutch manufacturer.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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i got that but does it stand for something?
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 07:50 PM
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They forgot the good and the c. GOOD LUCK. LUK is a maufacturor of clutches. They are a good company but i would not use one in a diesel pulling truck.
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Old Jun 6, 2006 | 08:36 PM
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its just like napa normal oil is made by valvolene and there napa syn blend is made by pennsoil and there napa syn full is castrol syn oil....
they have so much offered for so much less then what the same oil is in the other labeled bottle
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