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Old 10-13-2007, 12:45 PM
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yes that would be sweet to have a dual disk but is a dual disk good for an everyday driver?
Old 10-13-2007, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokemS
yes that would be sweet to have a dual disk but is a dual disk good for an everyday driver?
There is increased pedal pressure, but its not bad at all from the trucks I have drove.
Old 10-13-2007, 05:28 PM
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ank you halo
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Originally Posted by Exekiel69
I'm confused now, which clutch is the best option for the 250-300hp range? No sled pulling just trailer pulling for many many many long miles of hwy.
Get the Sachs. It's near indestructible and much less expensive than a 13" Con-O.
Old 10-13-2007, 09:32 PM
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ok dave you send me a link to the clutch u think i should get and i'll get it
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I know I get the Sacks someday but some shops up here say that they have had great luck with the LUK gold 13".I have read some posts here that people seem 50/50 with this clutch? I had heard that a overseas company was selling a knockoff clutch with there name on it too,but it was junk?
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Originally Posted by lowwag64
I know I get the Sacks someday but some shops up here say that they have had great luck with the LUK gold 13".I have read some posts here that people seem 50/50 with this clutch? I had heard that a overseas company was selling a knockoff clutch with there name on it too,but it was junk?
I have he luk on My truck (zf for now) and I don't like it, can't wait to get something else but will when I swap the engines.
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Originally Posted by dieselJon
Dave, TWorlines luk pro-gold 12" is holding really fine! I road with him in it and he nearly snapped my neck a couple of times!
My 12" never slipped - it just broke. The 12" Con-O will hold the power they rate it for, it just won't hold together.

Starner, if you pull sensibly (meaning don't ride the clutch like a real pulling truck, just pull in a gear you can start in without a lot of slip) the Sachs will do fine for you for less money than the OFE. If you want to play around doing 3rd gear launches on the street, spend the extra money for the OFE. The Sachs doesn't like that, when it gets hot it just slips. South Bend can hook you up with either clutch, their price on the Sachs is average AFAIK.
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ok dave the price i got for the sachs is like 697 and some change.....im waitin for a reply from south bend for the price of the ofe thanks for all the info.....and you are the diesel guru
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I put a new sachs clutch in mine hooked the first time for a second hi pull and smoked it. sent it back and got a 3600 south bend double disc. I would not drive it every day. go con ofe
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thank you guys see i know i'm a pain in the butt but i just want to do my homework before i just go buying any ol clutch ps check out my new video links in my sig
Old 10-15-2007, 04:51 PM
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ok i just got the email from southbend the con o with the flywheel is 700 and the con ofe is 900 with the flywheel i'm kinda broke as of right now....so i was thinkin about the 700 option what do you think will that one hold for my heavy foot and a few truck pulls here and there
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Originally Posted by SmokemS
ok i just got the email from southbend the con o with the flywheel is 700 and the con ofe is 900 with the flywheel i'm kinda broke as of right now....so i was thinkin about the 700 option what do you think will that one hold for my heavy foot and a few truck pulls here and there
Unless you absolutely have to have a clutch at least save up for an OFE, I would hate to see you fry a clutch after a couple of pulls. My reccomendation is to save up for a DD clutch if at all possible.
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Originally Posted by haloman
Unless you absolutely have to have a clutch at least save up for an OFE, I would hate to see you fry a clutch after a couple of pulls. My reccomendation is to save up for a DD clutch if at all possible.
thank you for your in put halo i sure to appreciate it
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I got my new sachs off ebay for just over 400 shipped.... I haven't checked to see if the vendor is still selling them though. That's by FAR the best bang for your buck and it'll hold as long as you don't slip it with pods and an Hx-35. Sachs likes to be fully engaged before you stop the go pedal with boost.


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