Too much clutch?

Buffalo444

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I read from clutch companies that you only want a clutch rated at or slightly over your power level... They never really give any reason for that though...

What can you possibly harm and/or have problems with by getting a clutch rated too much higher than your HP level? To me it seems that any chance of it being too grabby would be eliminated by getting a dual or triple disk clutch. And most aftermarket clutches now claim to have a pedal as soft or ever SOFTER than stock, so it doesn't seem like it would be hard to slip the clutch even if rated higher. I just want to know what sort of truth there is in this and what of it is mularky.

This sounds like the same :bs: about if you get any injector bigger than stock you need a custom tuned chip or you will wash down the cylinder wall :blah:

I just don't want to buy a clutch rated for stock (where I'm at now) then have to turn around and buy a new clutch each time until I've doubled or tripled my HP. And I can clearly see why a clutch manufacturer would want you to do so. Any help here?
 

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I run a Dual Disc clutch that is rated for much higher power than I have, and there aren't any issues with it. Actually suggested by SBC for towing.
 

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Check out Valairinc.com they have some really nice clutches at really reasonable prices, the guys are really helpful on info and questions!
 

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Pm me if you still have questions about clutches. I know I am new here but I have been aroung diesel pichups and clutches for years. Jason
 

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