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Old 05-24-2010, 07:49 PM
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I have valair billet flywheeled dual disc and I love it. Smooth engaging and nice shifting
 
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Old 05-24-2010, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 01cummins13
roachie, what valair are you running? and what all do you have done to that truck. I looked at the Valair line and im kinda leaning that way mainly due to their prices but also they seem like a pretty good setup.
I have a 3850 Billet dual with a bronze inlay. At the time I had a built 12mm pump, cam, and a 66/74 and various injectors. It was the most aggressive clutch Dan would recommend for a dd. Since the truck is a toy now I'm considering a triple from him or Kenny's for the truck now.
 
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Old 05-25-2010, 02:42 PM
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So i should be ok with the 3250 billet dual then, im only going to put 75-90hp injectors in it and an edge comp, for the next few years i wont be doing anything else to it performance wise.

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ok so i was looking again today and what is the difference between the Nodular Iron Flywheel and the Billet FLywheel, and which is better.
 

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Old 05-25-2010, 05:10 PM
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Billet is a competition thing. The iron flywheels are just fine for a street truck. A 3250 spung hub would be about perfect for your truck.
 
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Old 05-26-2010, 12:19 AM
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im going to be pullin a trailor this fall up the mountains i dont have huge hp mods and i dont want to spend alot of money on a bigger flywheel i only want one that can handle 400 hp how much for a valair clutch there luke.
 
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Old 05-26-2010, 10:09 AM
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I've never used a Valair clutch but, I've put 80,000 miles on my South Bend CON O FE, which is a single-disk clutch that is rated for 1000 lb-ft of torque while maintaining the stock pedal feel. Recommended for regular towing duties without the grabbiness of other S-D clutches. It still shifts great, tows great and handles everything my engine can throw at it.

Plus their customer service is second to none.

Just my 2 cents.
 
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Old 05-26-2010, 06:44 PM
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thanks but im really leaning towards the Valair DD, its rated to 650 hp, and if for some reson i decide to go with twins some day, ill be able to and not worry about it haha. thanks for the info though
 
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