Jona Gold

I'm yanking my single mass this weekend and reverting back to stock.

I bought the LuK OE kit for the flywheel/clutch/pressure plate/pilot and release bearing etc. Part number 05-182. I then ordered the Flywheel adapter plate 52104720AE, the drive backing plate 4798968, and 8 flywheel bolts 5085962AA.

That should be everything I need- but if anybody has pictures of what it looks like apart and assembled, that would really help me out.

Thanks!

Danderson

I asked LuK back in '07 to produce a 60+ hp dmf for us. Just a bit stronger. The contact person said he'd submit it to marketing. Guess it's not going to happen.
I went smf @ 37k after a small rear main leak. The installer said the stocker was like new. 2000# constant load,Smarty #3,285 tires.
Guess I'm easy on clutches. I miss that silent tranny.

Jona Gold

That would be great. I'd be in for one of those for sure!

fullmoonexp

Has anyone given thought to look into a DMF from a medium class truck? Or even if they offer one. IDK yet, but when time comes I will be looking into it, as I like the smoothness of the DMF, and the fact it's easier on the G56 for longevity compared to the conventional flywheel for the NV5600.

Jona Gold

Fullmoon I agree- I can't imagine there aren't negative effects to the transmission given the noise I heard from mine with the single mass in it. That kind of vibration can't be good- after all- why is a harmonic damper so critical on the crank at the front of the engine but not at the rear? I upgraded my damper to the 6.7L style during this trial and error process and the reduction in noise from the clutch was noticeable- not drastic, but definitely noticeable. I'm also excited to be getting back my fuel efficiency. I saw about a 15% reduction in miles per gallon running the single mass.

The OE LuK kit I bought is the listed part for all Cummins G56 applications- including the current Ram 4500. There is no power rating, but given the new Rams have 25 more horsepower- it seems safe to assume it holds more than stock on my 2006.

I took pics, made notes, and will post a write up on the reversal process soon.

Danderson

What all did that cost you Jona Gold?

Jona Gold

I scored the LuK kit on Amazon- it was $458 with prime shipping- currently though it's $530- so when I buy again (I plan to own this truck a long time), I'll put it in a wish list and watch the price since it must jump around. Parksgeek.com lists the price at $498. It includes the Dual mass flywheel- which I was quoted $800 for at Dodge.

The Drive backing plate- 4798968 was $30- the flex plate / flywheel adapter plate 52104720AE was $75. Plus bolts- another $50. So to just do the clutch flywheel setup- a bit over $600.

Deezil

here is some pics, just took the POS out saturday!

Fisherguy

First time I've heard of anyone going back to the DM flywheel...?

Danderson

My friend still has his. The trans is silent and clutch engagement is silky smooth. Poking through parking lots and bogging the truck yields no noise.