f-350 aftermarket clutches???

[wrxfreak123]

im wanting to get a 2000 for f-350 powerstroke 7.3l deisel with a manual transmission. is there any aftermarket clutches that can handle the upgrandes im wanting to do? i want to put like 650 or 700 hp but i dont know about the clutch. bully dog makes clutches but it goes up to 600. i want something that will hold a little more then that so i can tow and haul stuff with out leting off because of the clutch. what about centerforce what is the hp rating for those clutches?will they hold up good

[ModMech]

First off, clutches are rated in engineering terms in Tq and NOT in Hp. ANYONE that rates a clutch in Hp, does a dis-service to the buyer, and probabally does not truely understand the engineering behind them.

The PSD is used on trucks up to 33,000#, and some have double disc clutches. The big problem with adding power (Tq) is how do you get a clutch that will handle it and remain a single plate. The answer is either use a larger diameter plate and disc, or go dual disc. I do not think you can install a dual disc clutch due to the fact that you have a "push" clutch, and ALL dual discs are "pull" type.

My advice is to check the yellow pages under "trucks" and "4x4" shops and call them and ask about high load pressure plates and larger clutches that might be available.

Depending on your geographic location, the folks at CATCO truck parts (midwest area) may be able to help.

[jeffroski]

My brother tows a 33ft trailer 7 days a week with a 1999 F350 4dr with an automatic tranny it had 180K miles before it was rebuilt. Doesn't the Auto have a higher tow rating also? That truck has been damn near impossible to break only broke once in two years hes owned it. Might want to look at the 450 if your going higher than 15,000lbs.

[ModMech]

The only reason for the tow rating difference is that too many M/T users slip the clutch and tear it up. That's right from Ford.