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Feb 16, 2014 | 09:31 AM

#16

FuglyF100

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From: Hellinois

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Originally Posted by Inline6xl

So I can upgrade to an 11 inch clutch but as long as it's not the 8500gvwr. This one should work then. Anyone done the 11 inch upgrade.
1995-97 4.9L 11" LUK Pro Gold clutch kit

I could see doing that, if you've got a hot rod that makes a ton of HP, but in a stock 4.9 truck? You'll grenade the Mazda tranny before you even come close to utilizing all the grunt of that clutch...

Feb 16, 2014 | 12:13 PM

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Inline6xl

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Any recommended clutches?thats the plan. Lol never have to replace the clutch again. It's a project truck

Feb 16, 2014 | 12:18 PM

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ArdWrknTrk

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From: EXTREME southwest CT

Someone already mentioned the dealer.
The concentric slaves on these small block transmissions are a known failure point.

I can only speak from my own experience in my 460 truck.
I have used a bunch of clutch brands but have never had one last longer than the one that came in it.

YMMV