Clutch pressure plate swap?
#1
Clutch pressure plate swap?
Hello everyone, I suppose I'll get right into it. I own a 1988 Dodge w250 Power Ram. I rebuilt the motor about a year and a half ago and gave it a nice bit of power from its 160 hp starting point. It currently has (approximately) 465 hp and 750-800 ft lbs of torque. My current clutch pressure plate wont hold that and I'm getting alot of slip at about 1700 rpm to 2300 rpm. Once I pass that point I'm good... assuming I'm on flat ground... any kind of hill and the clutch slips. I cant tow anymore... so frustrating... I'm curious if I can just swap in a gen 1 diesel pressure plate as I know they where rated for about 500hp... I haven't been able to find any material online as to weather this is possible or not... nor can I just find a place that will sell me a pressure plate without having to buy an entire kit. My clutch friction plate is pretty new and buying another to get a pressure plate seems like a massive waste of money. Any help would be great. Thx.
#2
Mopar Lover
Lots of Diesel Performance Products out there..... Should not have a problem fixing your issue.... But Get the kit, Dont try to piece meal the thing. Thats going to have you chasing you tail !!!!
Just my 2 cents
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Just my 2 cents
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The clutch friction plate as you call it is probably toast from slipping, don't bother trying to use it. Spent the money.
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Check with one of our site Vendors to see if they might be able to help.....
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