Stage 3 South Bend Clutch Kits are designed for high horsepower vehicles desiring a start performance similar to OEM. The pressure plate is Race Engineered (SS) and SFI approved with significant load increase over stage 1 and stage 2 pressure plates. Discs are assembled with heat-treated wear resistant hubs, drive plates and springs for high load transfer and dependable operation. The sprung centers on the disc in conjunction with the marcel fin between the linings create a dual dampening effect that simulates OEM start performance. A Performance Organic friction material with a high metal content increases torque and RPM capability and maintains low operating temperatures which reduces wear and glazing.
Key Features
- Recommended for heavy towing and daily driving.
- NOT Recommended for Stock Trucks
- 25,000 Lbs. Towing Capacity
- 13" Half Organic Half Feramic Clutch
- Rated for 475 HP & 1000 TQ
- Expect a Pedal Effort Increase of 20%-25%
- Fits 2000.5-2005 High Output Engines with NV5600 Transmission
- Please Note: Flywheel Not Included
- Works on Factory Flywheel
Before ordering, try to figure out how much horsepower your truck makes. It is important to get as close as you can. Many people don’t realize that you can over-clutch a system. A clutch designed to hold 550 hp may not act right in a truck that only puts out 350 hp to the rear wheels. Planning to upgrade your truck’s performance in the future? Realize that if you choose a clutch based on that, and you don’t upgrade later, you might end up with parts you’re not happy with.
South Bend Clutch General Important Guidelines:
- The hp rating of the clutch should match or slightly exceed the estimated hp of the truck
- Any truck used for competition sled-pulling should use an SFI approved multi-disc clutch.
- Trucks in excess of 450 rear wheel hp that regularly tow 15,000 lbs or more should use a double disc clutch designed for the street.
- Trucks that are above the 450 RWHP which are used primarily for towing should use a street double disc. A full metallic single disc clutch is likely to engage too aggressively, especially on 2WD trucks.
- High torque clutches often incorporate metallic linings which may cause an aggressive engagement. This may be even more apparent when towing.
- Performance or high torque clutches may feel, drive or sound different than the factory system.
- Break in your clutch with at least 500 miles of stop and go driving before pulling a load.
- Avoid down-shifting rather than using your brakes. Down-shifting flexes the pressure plate causing uneven wear. Brakes are less costly than clutches.
