Got my new clutch installed today...
Since I sit in lots of traffic I opted for the South Bend Con OFE. It's rated for around 450hp which is right where I think I am powerwise. I probably should have gotten the FE but didn't want to deal with the hard pedal. This one was a bit stiff at first but it seems fine right now. I haven't really gotten into it yet as I am breaking it in but tomorrow I will test it out properly. The trans seems to shift a bit smoother but there is also a tiny bit of extra vibration from the solid flywheel but that's no big deal. It's a truck!!!
Tim Barber of TRE Diesel Perf in Va Beach did the install and he's a top notch guy. Anybody that knows him can tell you that. He's got an 06 that made 749hp with a single charger and he has since put twins on it. He'll be on the dyno in two weeks when i will be spinning the rollers also. I'm happy......:c: |
I have a FE and did not notice a hard pedal but it is a grabby sob on take off.
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so who wants to take a bet before he has a tst back on it and a dual disk in?
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Ha Ha!! No Thanks!!!
I love driving my 6-speed but this truck is definitely not as easy to have "Fun" with. I'm just trying to find a nice strong combo that is reliable. I think this is it. If my stock LP can keep up than I think I'm done now. If not then I will be getting a better one. Powerwise I am extremely happy. Unfortunately yesterday while cruising down the highway at 70 mph to get the clutch done I experienced the bucking/jerking issue with the Predator. I slowed down to where it smoothed out and had no more issues for the remaining 250 miles of my trip. It threw a CEL but when I went to clear the codes it could not find any. Strange indeed...... |
time to ditch the predator and go for the tst cr49 with adjustable timing...you know you want it. oh yea...a fass wouldn't hurt either.
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As I said, I'm not going for crazy power this time. The Predator makes more power than I need so I will keep it for now.
I have noticed that as I am breaking the clutch in that it is getting a bit notchy upon takeoff. I'll have to get used to that..... It definitely holds the power though..:up: |
well you were at what 500 hp with your 03...you're at 450 with this one...so you're staying at 450 :w2: sounds good to me:up:
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Yup. 450hp is enough for me. I really like the new truck but it's just not the same BOMBing a manual trans truck. The clutch is getting grabbier all the time too. I hope it doesn't get any worse. My leg is getting tired........
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Originally Posted by Dodgezilla
(Post 32170)
Unfortunately yesterday while cruising down the highway at 70 mph to get the clutch done I experienced the bucking/jerking issue with the Predator. I slowed down to where it smoothed out and had no more issues for the remaining 250 miles of my trip. It threw a CEL but when I went to clear the codes it could not find any. Strange indeed...... |
did you get upgraded hydraulics with the clutch?
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