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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Clutch slipping?

Hi guys, I have an 02 F250 ZF6. I started using a slightly more powerful (edge cs level 2)tune about a week ago. Normally leave it on stock or level 1. Now in 4th and 5th gear at about 1700-1800 if I press too hard on accel pedal it slips about 3-400 rpm. Then it catches up and feels like turbo surge. Is this slippage or a problem in the tune? I actually get about 1 more MPG with this tune.
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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How many miles? You got stock clutch? Can you smell clutch burning?
 
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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Your clutch is weak and the extra HP is causing it to show up. You can probably get by with it for a while if you don't tow heavy. Eventually the clutch will need to be replaced.
 
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195,000 miles, I've had it since 172,000 so not sure if it's still the stock clutch. No noticable smell.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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Mine didn't smell when it went out. The slipping got progressively worse, until I had to finally change it.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 09:49 PM
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Yeah, that's what I thought. I'll baby it for a while. Got to clean some space in the garage. Any suggestions on a replacement. Thanks for your help.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Shanejet
Yeah, that's what I thought. I'll baby it for a while. Got to clean some space in the garage. Any suggestions on a replacement. Thanks for your help.
I've been running a South Bend for the last couple of years, Nice Clutch.
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