Best clutch for 7.3

[Quick302Pony]

I have a 1997 7.3 with the following mods: Full Force Stage 1 injectors, TS 6 position chip, WW2, and intercooled. I'm needing a new clutch and was wondering what is my best bet?

 

[johnholman]

http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/category/FOBS-TRANS-SBC.html

 

[Quick302Pony]

http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/category/FOBS-TRANS-SBC.html

Would the 350 or 450 be best?

 

[strokin'_tatsch]

What are your future mod plans and how will you use the truck?

 

[7.3psd97444]

Valair.

 

[m j]

the kevlar pilot bearing is junk
if you need a dual disc then maybe look at SBC and Valair but for a single disc it looks like they both just rebox an off the shelf clutch that you can get for 1/2 the $$ on ebay

 

[POWER-STRUCK]

ams 07-153 $349 and use a stock SD flywheel (valeo 13") http://www.amsautomotive.com/AMS/Templates/showpage.asp?DBID=1&LNGID=1&TMID=21&FID=1301&KITID=07-153

luk 13" kit with flywheel $499
http://www.amsautomotive.com/AMS/Te...=1&LNGID=1&TMID=21&FID=1301&KITID=07-154SR100

either will hold 350-400hp for daily driving and towing
if you want to truck pull then you need a dual disc

 

[Quick302Pony]

No plans for future mods other an electric fuel system. The truck pulls horse trailers, and a Bobcat every once in awhile. Not going to a truck pull in this one.

 

[sniper_101]

the kevlar pilot bearing is junk
if you need a dual disc then maybe look at SBC and Valair but for a single disc it looks like they both just rebox an off the shelf clutch that you can get for 1/2 the $$ on ebay

I strongly disagree. The pilot bearing and throw out that came with my Valair both failed within 8 months. I put in a SB kevlar BUSHING and a new Ford throw out and it has been fine for almost 3 years now.

Also my single disc from Valair, 350hp rated was $350/380 I forget. I wouldn't call that expensive, but I did have to spend extra on the bearing/bushing. I'm happy with it.

 

[strokin'_tatsch]

No plans for future mods other an electric fuel system. The truck pulls horse trailers, and a Bobcat every once in awhile. Not going to a truck pull in this one.

A valair kevlar/ceramic gets my vote. One of the best clutches I ever ran with your setup.

FWIW, my truck slipped a LUK 13" clutch with stage 1's, modded 17*, electric fuel, IC, and a completely stock turbo...

 

[POWER-STRUCK]

ams 07-153 $349 and use a stock SD flywheel (valeo 13") http://www.amsautomotive.com/AMS/Templates/showpage.asp?DBID=1&LNGID=1&TMID=21&FID=1301&KITID=07-153

luk 13" kit with flywheel $499
http://www.amsautomotive.com/AMS/Te...=1&LNGID=1&TMID=21&FID=1301&KITID=07-154SR100

either will hold 350-400hp for daily driving and towing
if you want to truck pull then you need a dual disc

20% off if you come and pick em up and pay cash

 

[hwrdbd]

The valair ceramic DD that I have has been nothing but trouble. It seems that the flywheel is too thick, forcing the pressure plate to sit so far back that there is no free play in the clutch fork. Throwout bearing is noisy as hell and the clutch slips. When I get some more time I'm going to talk to valair about it again...

 

[m j]

I strongly disagree. The pilot bearing and throw out that came with my Valair both failed within 8 months. I put in a SB kevlar BUSHING and a new Ford throw out and it has been fine for almost 3 years now.

Also my single disc from Valair, 350hp rated was $350/380 I forget. I wouldn't call that expensive, but I did have to spend extra on the bearing/bushing. I'm happy with it.

my SBC and as many of the pieces of the kevlar throw out bearing as I could find. stock motor

 

[Quick302Pony]

I sent an email to Valair to get some more info on a good set up would be for my application. Thanks!

 

[strokin'_tatsch]

I sent an email to Valair to get some more info on a good set up would be for my application. Thanks!

They will either recommend a dual organic or a kevlar/ceramic single.. I can almost guarantee it. The dual organic is a pretty nice towing clutch and is what I'm putting in my SD.

 

[Quick302Pony]

They will either recommend a dual organic or a kevlar/ceramic single.. I can almost guarantee it. The dual organic is a pretty nice towing clutch and is what I'm putting in my SD.

Thanks! haven't heard back yet, but I bet you'll be right.

 

[Nodge]

my SBC and as many of the pieces of the kevlar throw out bearing as I could find. stock motor

It's a Kevlar pilot bushing, not a throw out bearing.