3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007 5.9 liter Engine and drivetrain discussion only. PLEASE, NO HIGH PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION!

Clutch ?'s, need some input

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-03-2009, 09:55 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
stickk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Clutch ?'s, need some input

I am trying to decide on a clutch for my truck. I have 107k on the stocker and it is still ok but the engagement point seems to be getting further from the floor and I want to have a clutch selected for when it is time. I have a Superchip tuner that I currently do not have installed but when I did I could only run the tow setting. With the perf tune installed the clutch would slip in 4,5,6 gears. I am still not sure weather or not it will go back in the truck. With the construction industry in the tank I am beginning to think more of keeping my truck for longer than I have in the past which has been from 100-120k. More like 300k! Plus, trucks are really getting expensive. So I am not sure if I will add a tuner again, but it is always a possibility.

Anyway, back to the clutch issue. Southbend is probably out of the question due to cost. Valair may be a possibilty since they are less expensive than the SB. It would be the cheaper one, 600-700 dollar range. I have heard Luk is ok. Has anyone had a Valeo clutch? As an OEM replacement they seem to be the cheapest at around 570.00. Of course any clutch I do will have the solid flywheel replacement ilo dual mass. I know the Valair at 6-700 is not much more than the Valeo but you have to upgrade the hydro's for another 275.00 bringing the difference to 3-400 dollars.

I do tow a 12k camper in the summer.

What are your thoughts? Thanks.
Old 04-06-2009, 10:23 PM
  #2  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
stickk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
???bump???
Old 04-07-2009, 04:05 AM
  #3  
Registered User
 
carl48's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: ruidoso new mexico
Posts: 1,646
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
save your money up for the south bend your 06 has a dual mass flywheel that is junk the south bend kit has a solid flywheel with a real pilot bearing and includes new hydraulics, drive it right and it will get you over the 1,000,000 mile mark and the truck will too
Old 04-07-2009, 07:09 AM
  #4  
Registered User
 
Fisherguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Surrey BC Canada (it's not that bad eh!)
Posts: 3,640
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm very happy with the SO OFE, but Carl's right, you need to get rid of your stock flywheel no matter what you go with.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
1985cucv
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
1
06-12-2010 09:41 AM
Joe Diesel
24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
1
11-12-2007 08:59 AM
TIM RYDEN
3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
12
04-10-2005 09:55 PM
cummins dsl
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
11
02-14-2005 03:11 PM
Buzz
3rd Generation Ram - Non Drivetrain - All Years
8
06-10-2004 12:09 AM



Quick Reply: Clutch ?'s, need some input



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:49 PM.