Clutch
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Clutch
i'm looking to buy a new clutch for my truck i have the nv 5600 and i just want to get some input on a good clutch. i'll be doing a decent amount of towing with my truck but also daily driving and im also going to be adding some bombs to it shortly. so should i go dual disc or single disc south bend val air or what? i appreciate any input.
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I have the same truck and I went with the Southbend Con OFE. Its a single disk good for up to 450 hp and 1,000 ft-lbs torque. I use my truck for commuting and also for towing/hauling heavy loads. As I understand it, you don't need a dual disk unless you want to pull sleds and they cost substantially more. In my experience the Southbend Con OFE is a nice balance for daily driving and reasonable towing use. I've been really happy with it so far.
That said, I would do your power upgrades first so that you are property choosing a clutch to match the power your truck is making. If you're not happy with the power output, or decide that you simply need additional power for whatever reason, you might have to upgrade to a better clutch. At the same time, you don't want a clutch designed for 800 hp if you are satisfied with something less than what the clutch was designed for.
That said, I would do your power upgrades first so that you are property choosing a clutch to match the power your truck is making. If you're not happy with the power output, or decide that you simply need additional power for whatever reason, you might have to upgrade to a better clutch. At the same time, you don't want a clutch designed for 800 hp if you are satisfied with something less than what the clutch was designed for.
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my goal is to get at least 450 hp and close to 800 on torque, i'll def do my mods first. jolley man is that south bend real noisy? a friend of mine has a val air clutch in an 03 with the nv5600 i drove it it's quiet and very streetable. also should i get the up graded hydraulic system to?
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my goal is to get at least 450 hp and close to 800 on torque, i'll def do my mods first. jolley man is that south bend real noisy? a friend of mine has a val air clutch in an 03 with the nv5600 i drove it it's quiet and very streetable. also should i get the up graded hydraulic system to?
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The OFE is perfect for the guy that tows and has mild upgrades. If you are going to be close to the 450hp limit on the clutch, just do the upgrade to a ductile dual disc. Both will be very streetable and smooth to engage. Both should feel lighter on the pedal as well.
If you are one to slip the clutch alot backing trailers, get the dual disc. We had a customer smoke an OFE within 2 weeks because his 2wd wouldn't gear down enough with his horse trailer. Put a dual disc in it and its been every bit of 8-9 months. Still going strong.
If you are one to slip the clutch alot backing trailers, get the dual disc. We had a customer smoke an OFE within 2 weeks because his 2wd wouldn't gear down enough with his horse trailer. Put a dual disc in it and its been every bit of 8-9 months. Still going strong.