Clutch TIME ! :-(
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From: Victoria BC, Canada
Clutch TIME ! :-(
Hey everyone, can you recommend a clutch for my truck. I am now @ 185000KMS and the stock clutch appears to be slipping when I put my foot into it in 3rd gear. I am ordering my DP tuner and my superchip is sold as of today. So I figure I should think about replacing the clutch very soon. Anyone recommend a reasonably priced, but heavy duty clutch for this thing? I have heard that its recommended to replace the pressure plate etc. as the stock one is kinda crappy and shouldn't be turned...
How long does it take to get this thing out? And is it difficult? (I have rebult motors my whole life, however never worked on a diesel at all)
2001 F350 7.3L - Stock
Soon to add 4" turbo back with DP tune
Maybe more if I really like it.
How long does it take to get this thing out? And is it difficult? (I have rebult motors my whole life, however never worked on a diesel at all)
2001 F350 7.3L - Stock
Soon to add 4" turbo back with DP tune
Maybe more if I really like it.
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Call Larry or Patrick at DiscountPowerParts and ask them about a SouthBend. Make sure to leave a message if they don't answer. They get busy in the shop. Tell them I told you to call. On the floor it will probably take you about 6hrs. It's not real hard just real heavy.
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A tranny jack is a requirement unless you are descended from Sampson.
Get the pilot bushing made from Kevlar, not the pilot bearing. The bearing will fail and take the whole transmission with it. (Personal experience.
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Get the pilot bushing made from Kevlar, not the pilot bearing. The bearing will fail and take the whole transmission with it. (Personal experience.
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I was looking at some Southbend clutches online already. Is there a kit that replaces the flywheel as well? I understand that it is recommended to go to a single mass (not sure if thats correct) rather than replace with the same thats in there being a dual mass or something.
I figure I should get one that is capable of 500hp or at the very least 450 as I will be doing some playing soon.
Thanks for the recommendation for a contact! I am not familliar with these places you recommend as I live in Victoria B.C. Canada. But with the dollar the way it is right now, I am sure it will be worth my while to purchase out of the U.S.
I figure I should get one that is capable of 500hp or at the very least 450 as I will be doing some playing soon.
Thanks for the recommendation for a contact! I am not familliar with these places you recommend as I live in Victoria B.C. Canada. But with the dollar the way it is right now, I am sure it will be worth my while to purchase out of the U.S.
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i have the south bend 550hp 1100tq payed like 1100 for it came with new flywheel, kevlar bushing, trhow out bearing, pressure plate and clutch disc took about 400miles to get it to break in but works great now
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I just put in my con FE good to 550 and 1100 if I remember correctly, um..just time consuming more than anything, I pulled tranny and t case together so it was a bit heavy.
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i did a farly good discription one how to install the clutch on this thread https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...ml#post5169660
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I agree with Kevin, SB is a kick azz clutch. I've never heard a bad thing about them. But there is also another option. Val Air. www.valairinc dot com click on the performance section. I have one of their clutches and love it. Either way, Val Air or South Bend you can't go wrong. Both will hold tons of power.
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I was in the SAME boat about 6 months ago... I finally went with the LUK clutch upgrade with flywheel. I have a 4x4 so I knew this was going to be a hell of a job. I rented a tranny jack and went at it one evening after work. Believe it or not, I was done in about 8 hours. The whole project went fairly smooth and I have very happy with the new clutch.. The pedal was so light that I thought something was wrong.. Go with the Luk,, you wont be disappointed.
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Originally Posted by TRICOMEDIC19
I was in the SAME boat about 6 months ago... I finally went with the LUK clutch upgrade with flywheel. I have a 4x4 so I knew this was going to be a hell of a job. I rented a tranny jack and went at it one evening after work. Believe it or not, I was done in about 8 hours. The whole project went fairly smooth and I have very happy with the new clutch.. The pedal was so light that I thought something was wrong.. Go with the Luk,, you wont be disappointed.
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my pedal was a bit softer than the stocker at first, but im used to it now, but sometimes when im goin thru the gears hard the pedal wants to stick on the floor, apparently taking that spring off stops that..but in my mind that spring should help pull it up?