well i bought my 03 quadcab srw 3500 6spd 9 months ago had the stacks and chip with in a month then the stock clutch started going out so i was cheap and got a full feramic valair with the 3400 presure plate installed it and had problems for a month or so with it not fully disengageing then it work ok and held the power i had but i guess i was hard on it ie racing and offroading and now it has started slipping in 6th under hard accel. so i guess i and saving up for the southbend dualdisk that i am going to need some on top of going to school and $4/gal fuel prices can someone tell me which dd i need to get ????

 

Sb 3600 12cb sprung hub is what I recommend

 

Why not give valair a call and see if they will help you out? It hasn't been in that long and if you had problems from the get go they should take care of it.

 

from my first hand I went cheap on the clutch on my last truck and it was a mistake. if I ever end up with another stick truck I will for sure get a south bend. ive heard it stated that the valair can hold 600hp as a single disk clutch I find that hard to believe. I had one of the baddest LUK cluthes I could find and it held 6 months max with about 500hp

 

SBC is the only one I have first hand x with but a few guys run haisley's and seem happy. I know Peter at south bend stands behind his product and he will ALWAYS get my buisness.

 

Well Valair is unproven at this point, but my brother (WF0) will be running one this year in his truck so we'll see. I know there is no comparison on price thats why my brother will try a Valair.

 

i believe Valair has a 12 month warranty

 

+2, i hear from other forums they have great service theyll make it right

 

X2 Give Dan at Valair a call he stands behind his products and im sure he'll take care of you.

 

well i will try and call tomorrow but they have a 12 month 12k warranty and i have about 19-20k but i guess they dont need to know that

 

well its not looking good from reading the website
Warranty Information
ValAir Inc. warrants that our Performance Series Clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service for a period not exceeding 12 months or 12,000 miles whichever occurs first from the original date of purchase.

The Limited Warranty will not be valid under the following conditions:

Flywheel was not replaced or resurfaced to specification before new clutch installation.


Clutches which have been physically altered, incorrectly installed, damaged by accident, negligence or misuse.


Burned or Scorched Clutches.


Clutches used for high performance events or applications (Drag Racing, Sled Pulling etc.) which were not specifically designed for these high performance events whether performed by an licensed organization or solely by the individual.

The obligation of ValAir Inc. under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the defective product/s. Inspection shall disclose to the satisfaction of ValAir Inc. that the clutch and/or components are defective.

Buyer must return the defective parts only once he/she has received the consent or authorization of the seller. ValAir Inc. shall not be liable for any special, direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, loss of life, bodily injury, claims for delay, loss of profits, or for labor.

No express or implied warranties either of merchantability or fitness for any particular use or purpose or otherwise, other than that expressly set forth above which are made expressly in lieu of all other warranties, shall apply to clutch products sold by Valair Inc.

 

I'll bet that your rear main is leaking a little oil. No way that clutch will not hold what you have. Must have an oily flywheel or you some how damaged it back when it was first installed with the disengagement problem. I'd still call Dan, he gave me a free upgrade when my organic 13" started to slip 2 months after install. The FE is wicked, I have it. But if by chance it is toast, all you got to do ask, he is still trying to build his reputation so at the very least, he'll cut you a deal on a double disk.

 

[quote=03dodgeoffroad1;1992043]well its not looking good from reading the website
Warranty Information
ValAir Inc. warrants that our Performance Series Clutches are free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and service for a period not exceeding 12 months or 12,000 miles whichever occurs first from the original date of purchase.

The Limited Warranty will not be valid under the following conditions:



****Clutches used for high performance events or applications (Drag Racing, Sled Pulling etc.) which were not specifically designed for these high performance events whether performed by an licensed organization or solely by the individual. WHAT ARE THEY MAKING THEM FOR??????Mini Vans?????

South Bend all the way!

 

I'm pretty sure what they are saying is you can't be trying to sled-pull with a single disk clutch and expect it to last. I own a Iron Giant Southbend clutch, the first one failed because of some bad material and they sent me a brand new one they have been good to me. But if Valair can build the same clutch for half the price I know where my next one will come from. Competition is a good thing.

 

you might want to really check with some people on here. ive heard much more good about SB than valair. search the thread where valairs owner was going around acting like jo blow just talking about how good valair clutches are and then he got caught. if you have to do that to sell your product then its not the best. i havent had a valiar so i dont know but from what ive seen on various forums there not up to par like SB