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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 07:15 PM
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Would anybody recommend a Valair? I'm lookin at a 13.00" x 1.375" Ceramic/Kevlar one, but I'd just like some feedback from anyone that's had or has one. I've got a Southbend one in my truck now and it's going out. Don't really want another. I drove a pickup with a vailar the other day and really liked. Wonderin what you guys think.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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I've not had any problems out of my ceramic.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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depends on how you want to use your truck. i've heard that ceramic is pretty grabby, so it's now as nice to tow with. but it holds nice though.

those two brands are pretty even in my mind, but i do lean a little more towards valair. probably try one when my stocker goes out.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 11:44 PM
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yeah, the one i drove the other day was really grabby, but that's what i'd prefer. i don't tow very often but it's nice to have that when i do
 
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Old Sep 27, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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Southbend is top shelf stuff.


Which one do you have? How old is it? Just worn out or what?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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I honestly don't know which one it is, but it's about five years old, and yeah its really worn out. pretty much shot.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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I have an OEM replacement made by valare no problems here. You must be realy hard on a cluch. espeacialy with the southbend? Gota love the power!
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 12:59 PM
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We have had excellent luck with both Valair and SB. My truck had a Full Ceramic Valair and was extremely grabby.

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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 02:19 PM
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Both clutches are awesome IMO. I like my valair DD and my buddy really likes his ceramic/kevlar single disc. I think you would be happy with the valair clutch.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 03:16 PM
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go with the ceramic/kevlar its a lot better than ceramic for a dd and also towing. Mine 13" valair was great till my i made a little too much boost to fast
 
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