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02-13-2009, 03:28 PM

Captain Coop

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Clutch limitations

About how much power can i add before my stock clutch becomes a weak link. I dont tow much and when i do its usually light stuff. My truck is my every day driver.

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02-13-2009, 03:31 PM

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My dually was alright to about 325hp. My 12v made it to maybe 275hp.

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02-13-2009, 05:54 PM

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Depends on what year of truck you have.

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02-13-2009, 10:29 PM

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I have an 01. And i dont even know what I have stock as far as HP goes.

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02-16-2009, 12:45 AM

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factory clutch starts to slip pretty good at 800 Ft-lbs of torque. I have about burned up mine with just a comp. I hope to get a dd clutch this week!!

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02-16-2009, 02:08 AM

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i was wreckin mine with a comp and intake and exhuast. i just got a SB DD put in and love it. but im sure my boosted lunches didnt help the stock clutch much