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I am not trying to get anybodies panties in a bunch but i think the reason that you dont see many big time trucks running valair is they havent been in the diesel pickup market as long as South Bend has. I also belive that South Bend does has great customer service just last week a buddy of mine with a 6 speed duramax was having problems with his double disk disengaging he sent it out to south bend to have it reconditioned but unfortunately they lost his clutch out there somewhere when he called and was asking about how his clutch was doing they told him that they couldnt find it and that he would be getting a new DD and flywheel sent out as soon as possible. the reason i went with valair was partly that south bend didnt offer a ceramic single and partly because i could get a clutch that held more power for 100-200 dollars less.
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actually it was more like 250 bucks less
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actually it was more like 250 bucks less
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Diesel Bomber
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From: Havre mt
i like valair
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oh and buy the way, valair has only had dual disk clutches on the market for just under a year. i know they idnt offer one when i got mine last summer
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Valair clutches=Waste Of Time
And before anyone flames me on this I will ask them to do this as I do all the people who I chat with that have had issues with Valair Clutches....Ask yourself this...
How many known big power competition Cummins equipped trucks(drags,sled pull or dyno)can you name that run and advertise Valair Clutches?.
In 208,000 miles I have had two aftermarket clutches...
The first an old style EEP double disc which I abused daily on the street,with boosted launches,for a tad over 100k when the pressure plate broke.It has been since rebuilt and is sitting neatly in a box just in case its needed.
The second is a Haisley Machine Street/Drag double disc which now has almost 100k on it and has never been touched since its install.Its one of the sweetest driving doubles a guy who does only street driving can buy and still have it do what you want when you want it.
SBC makes a GREAT product and has one to fit eveyones needs and power.Their customer service is second to no one and Peter is also a top shelf guy.The only reason I went to the Haisley unit this time was the need for zero downtime.The local shop here had a Haisley in stock and they did the install and it kept me from not having a vehicle when I needed it most.
And before anyone flames me on this I will ask them to do this as I do all the people who I chat with that have had issues with Valair Clutches....Ask yourself this...
How many known big power competition Cummins equipped trucks(drags,sled pull or dyno)can you name that run and advertise Valair Clutches?.
In 208,000 miles I have had two aftermarket clutches...
The first an old style EEP double disc which I abused daily on the street,with boosted launches,for a tad over 100k when the pressure plate broke.It has been since rebuilt and is sitting neatly in a box just in case its needed.
The second is a Haisley Machine Street/Drag double disc which now has almost 100k on it and has never been touched since its install.Its one of the sweetest driving doubles a guy who does only street driving can buy and still have it do what you want when you want it.
SBC makes a GREAT product and has one to fit eveyones needs and power.Their customer service is second to no one and Peter is also a top shelf guy.The only reason I went to the Haisley unit this time was the need for zero downtime.The local shop here had a Haisley in stock and they did the install and it kept me from not having a vehicle when I needed it most.
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I put a Valair DD in this year and have sled pulled, street raced it (not proud of that), boost launched in 3rd and power braked it and not one hiccup. I do know of several guys out there that have valair dd's and have close to 100,000 miles on them.
I'm not saying that one is better than the other, all i'm saying is that Valair was quite a bit cheaper and they have always went out of there way to help.
JMO!
I'm not saying that one is better than the other, all i'm saying is that Valair was quite a bit cheaper and they have always went out of there way to help.
JMO!
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Diesel Bomber
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From: Havre mt
mine doesnt seem to be slipping its just the sound it makes at full throttle, i cant feal anything lettign loose at all, power braked it last night and it didnt make any noise, and it didnt shutter.
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Diesel Bomber
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From: Havre mt
if it were the throwout bearing it would make it with the clutch disengaged not enguaged. i know what that sounds like
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Diesel Bomber
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we must be talking about two different engagements. clutch enguaged is when your not touching the peddal and it is holding power. clutch disenguaged is when you enguage the pedal and the clutch releases.
