Stupid truck....My truck didn't slip the clutch during the dyno,but it does slip in 5th gear when a hammer on it.Don't think the 5th gear would slip.Where do you guys think I should get a clutch from??

 

Well I have my favourites.. PEAK or PDR would be my selections.

The prices I saw at PEAK are down about $150 from when I got mine. Good time to buy really.

5th gear slip is the first sign, just take it easy Dave! LOL..

 

Carefull suggesting any clutch other then SB will get you banned.

 

A 5th gear could slip????I didn't know that...I know when I go into 5th,I do feel a little loose drive train knock....

 

Thats the gear you will notice the clutch slip first. Thats how mine started.

 

I think we are OK....They are all South Bend clutchs...

 

Dave, I am not communicating properly. The gear doesn't slip. Its the clutch only. Its just that in 5th gear you are multiplying the output torque with OD ratio and its a harder pull on the clutch.. Gears don't slip..

There are other vendors for clutches, they are just not an approved vendor here and are not endorsed or even allowed by the DTR. There are many other forums to discuss Valiar, just not here. VanHaisely, or other are also discussed here, just not the V word.

 

Dave, I am not communicating properly. The gear doesn't slip. Its the clutch only. Its just that in 5th gear you are multiplying the output torque with OD ratio and its a harder pull on the clutch.. Gears don't slip..

And here I thought I was loosing my mind....Gears slipping...Until I get my paws inside the tranny,then I will know....Rebuilt other standard trans but never a a 5-speed......Looks like another wasted summer building the dodge...

 

Is the gearbox giving you trouble too?

 

I don't know if its the rear end or the transmission...I could tell the old girl is getting loose when I shift gears.....I should look into doing a complete overhaul on the transmission also.Don't think I will overhaul this transmission on the kitchen table like the super T-10 4-speed I did a few years back..

 

Parts are pretty readily available for the NV4500. I would think if you can do a T-10, this one is just heavier.

 

Dave,
You should just sell your truck and buy mine! (needs nothing) It's ready for whatever you want to throw at it. LOL.
Andy

 

Do what Andy says. I'll take your truck then, and I'll deal with the drivetrain issues. I'll give you $500 when I get home.

Even though its pretty cliche to push SB here, I have been happy with mine. That said, Valair has a good following and I haven't heard of any real complaints from them. Are you just looking for a good single disc, or are you gonna step up to a dual? Like Jason said, look to Peak or PDR. Personally, I'd go to Peak first, since that is where the guru's are at. Which reminds me, I need to call them.

If you're gonna overhaul your tranny, I'd personally look for a 98-03 top cover for it. You get the better shifter design, much tighter feel. I never really liked the way the 94-97 trannies shifted. JMO.

 

Come on Andy, he just painted it!!

I just printed off your add BTW, might have a guy interested.

 

Didn't know there was a difference. Hmm..