What clutch can take the torque?
02-09-2006, 01:40 AM
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What clutch can take the torque?
I have a first gen. My problem is Im starting to make some serious power.
I have a con-o, or ralley clutch, good up to 400 HP and 900 Lb Ft of torque.
Last dyno at 1700 RPM my clutch started slipping at 948 Lb Ft of torque. Hp never had a chance to come up, leveled at 329 HP.
I called ATS, they are a southbend dealer. I asked about the con FE. I was told it is good to 550 HP and 1100 Lb Ft of torque. At this point in time I am 152 torque away from too much for the con FE. I may have dynoed more torque and HP if the clutch held.
Is there a good clutch out there that can take more without costing me my first child for payment?
I have a con-o, or ralley clutch, good up to 400 HP and 900 Lb Ft of torque.
Last dyno at 1700 RPM my clutch started slipping at 948 Lb Ft of torque. Hp never had a chance to come up, leveled at 329 HP.
I called ATS, they are a southbend dealer. I asked about the con FE. I was told it is good to 550 HP and 1100 Lb Ft of torque. At this point in time I am 152 torque away from too much for the con FE. I may have dynoed more torque and HP if the clutch held.
Is there a good clutch out there that can take more without costing me my first child for payment?
02-09-2006, 02:31 AM
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sounds like you are going to need a dual disc. the only bad thing about a dual disc is price. you can probably find one around $1500 but then you are going to have to buy a 1-3/8 billet input shaft for around $850. i would check the classifieds mabybe you can find a deal there.
02-09-2006, 09:29 AM
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A DD is probably the best solution...but if you have an NV5600 you don't need the heavier input...at least that's what Peter @ SBC told me
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Chris
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02-10-2006, 09:31 AM
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I have the fe and it is a good clutch but jumpy (especially reverse backing trailers) and I think the SB DD would be a better choice I would do it over again with a DD........ and will be as soon as I wear this bad boy out or find a buyer for it 
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02-10-2006, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gunracer1
i had the fe, just drop the bucks once and get a dual disk.
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