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Old 11-06-2007, 10:32 PM
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Angry Luks Pro Gold going south.

Well at 12K my Luks clutch started slipping. So now my question is do I go with a dual disk or single? I will be pulling my truck in the summer 15 to 20 pulls a year. I also plan on putting in stage 5's and a drag comp along with a bigger turbo of course. This truck is my daily driver for now, so what do you guys think.
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If your pulling you NEED a double
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Wow, that was a quick clutch burn up at 12K. Should have put in a stock one, then by now you would have already put in a dual disk of sorts.
Old 11-07-2007, 07:31 AM
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Second the Double Disk if you are going to pull. No single will hold up to that much pullilng.
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Dual Disk. Hands down.
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Originally Posted by haloman
Dual Disk. Hands down.
Ditto, I am also a previous Luk Pro Gold guy who learned the hard way. Get a Southbend DD & you won't look back. The new sprung hub is awesome & clutch feels like stock after it got broke in. You will need the hydraulics also, but it is worth every penny. I got my SB DD3250 & hydraulics from Doug at ADT 304-864-3399. Give him a call, he will usually beat competitors prices & won't sell you something that won't work for you.
Old 11-07-2007, 12:43 PM
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Well I'm actually suprised it lasted this long with the way I drive and how many pulls I put on it this last summer
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Originally Posted by LUKE-MM-PULLER
Well I'm actually suprised it lasted this long with the way I drive and how many pulls I put on it this last summer
If you pulled with it, it did good from what I've read. I've heard plenty of guys being towed home their first attempt pulling with a single disk.
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Originally Posted by Tiger Rag
If you pulled with it, it did good from what I've read. I've heard plenty of guys being towed home their first attempt pulling with a single disk.
I pulled with a single disc a few times. 1st time was with my stocker because I had a new Luk sitting home in the garage. I drove my truck home everytime.
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Originally Posted by LUKE-MM-PULLER
Well I'm actually suprised it lasted this long with the way I drive and how many pulls I put on it this last summer
Wait till you do a DD & you get to build boost off the line.
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haisley has a great clutch too

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Well I'm thinking Haisley, South Bend or Valair. I dont understand why these dodge clutches dont last, I had a 1990 F-250 diesel with a 5spd and I bet I put 40 pulls on the stock 1/2 wore out clutch. And that had an aftermarket Hypermax turbo on it.
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Originally Posted by LUKE-MM-PULLER
I dont understand why these dodge clutches dont last, I had a 1990 F-250 diesel with a 5spd and I bet I put 40 pulls on the stock 1/2 wore out clutch. And that had an aftermarket Hypermax turbo on it.
Two things: Horsepower and Torque
Old 11-08-2007, 07:21 PM
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So does anyone have any links to some websites so I can start looking for a new clutch
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Here's a link:

http://www.valairinc.com/performance/24nv4500.html

I'd check ebay too, Valair sells stuff a little cheaper on ebay.


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