Name: Tsifreak
Vehicle: 90 AWD Eagle Talon
Code: z4b2w9
Date: 21 Jan 2007

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I have been using the stg 3 DXD SS in my talon for 3 years now and its still holding up. I have really put alot of heat thew this clutch and has never failed on me. Petal pressure is more than stock and is acceptable in a performance street car Its a little grabby but is streetable but would recomend the standard pressure plate over the SS for a street car. Over 400 HP AWD go with the SS plate. Shipping and service is great and quality of the clutch is top notch. I would recomend this over the ACT do to better quality and stronger disk material.

Name: Bob Orwig
Email: Hicountry@msn.com
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MemberNumber: TDR 31D 81681
Location: Sedro Woolley, Wa. USA
WhenRegistered:
Date: 25-04-2001

Comments

Just put in the 1938Con.FE. At first it was hard to get into gear while parked, seems better now with thity miles on it. Peddle effort almost feels less than stock. No slip at all. A little chatter taking off at idle in 2nd. Not really noticable in reverse. In a month I will let you know how it is when I get back from my 2500+ mile trip. I expect the chatter to get better and the hard shifting while parked to go away. So far this is a really impressive clutch that got the attention of all the guys in the shop that replaced it. They race dirt track cars and are hard to impress. Would I do it again. So far YES!!

Name: BIG BOB
Email: rdnovak@bigfoot.com
TruckID: "The White Obsession"
MemberNumber: TDR #32D-91628
Location: Post Falls, Idaho USA
WhenRegistered: April, 2000
Date: 28-04-2001

Comments

After many conversations with Peter and Andy, I want to thank them for their patience with all my questions, I purchased their ceramac puck clutch # MU 0087 Con. B and had it installed on April 10, 2001. I only wanted to do this once. After 2400+ miles (April 27, 2001) I can honestly tell you that this clutch does everything South Bend says it will and MORE! Peter told me that they guaranteed this clutch to hold 425 HP at about 35# of boost.

The "White Obsessions" last Dyno run showed 412 HP and 881 ft/lbs of torque. Since then I have installed a PE EZ and a HX-40 turbo. I should now be running 450+ HP and am running 45# of boost. The clutch holds great in all gears including 4th and 5th from 1400 RPMs all the way through 3500 RPMs! Not only that but since it has seated the chatter is almost non-existant. It is becoming smoother each day. You have to give it some time to seat to the pressure plate and flywheel, mine took about 2400 miles.

Thanks again to South Bend for their continued R&D in the quest to put the HP to the ground. I would recommend South Bend and their product to anyone who needs to replace their clutch, whether stock or highly modified. I am very pleased in all areas with South Bend! I feel their price was very reasonable and the fact they took credit cards was a big plus. Their customer service and warranty is second to none!

You can't go wrong with South Bend!

Name: Barry Horner
Email: BHorneris@aol.com
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Date: 06-05-2001

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Got my South Bend installed on the 20th of April. I previously had a MCLeod. The noise and the vibration of the MCLeod were too much for me thus the change. The South Bend is as quiet and vibration free as the stock clutch. Now the big questions. Does it hold? Most definitely. Does it chatter? Some. Not nearly as much as the MCLeod, but yes it does some. Will it hold as well as the MCLeod? I don't know. For my upgrades it's just fine. I towed MY toy box TT with both Harleys to Laughlin, about 9000lbs, and no slipping what so ever. Am I happy. You Bet!!!!!!!!!!!!!, it's a keeper.

Name: Ed Sigman
Email: ebsigman@home.com
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Location: Albuquerque, NM
WhenRegistered: May 2001
Date: 06-06-2001

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I recently ordered your 6 speed clutch for my 2001 3500 Ram. It was installed by my friends at Central Motive Power in Albuquerque. There is a big difference in performance between the stock clutch and the your Mu 2001 Con FE. Even though it is as smooth in performance as the stock clutch, the grabbing power of the South Bend Clutch is extremely noticeable expecially in lower gears pulling my 14,000 lb. 5er. My biggest problem was getting a connection in 1st gear without bucking and slipping when I was on an incline that taxed the stock clutch. This has been cured by the 2001 Con FE. And operation is very smooth and gives me a sense of reliability when I am on the road with the RV.

Thanks very much for a fine product.

Regards,

Ed Sigman

Name: Brandon Fenley
Email: brandonF@onemain.com
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Location: modesto, ca
WhenRegistered:
Date: 14-06-2001

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We are now the proud owners of a south bend con FE in my wife's 2001 6 speed. Currently she is running right at 330 horse, of course we have a few mods. The stock clutch was a poor excuse even stock. after many discussions with hvac about the mcleod, we decided to discuss the SBC with Blair Pine and Peter. We took a minor leap of faith and went sbc.. Let me tell you this clutch is definetely a home run for us. We trailer 3-4 times a week towing between 8-10k of horses, we now can get more power to the ground than we ever needed. I installed the clutch myself, there are no issues with chatter, the pedal pressure is awesome. This truck and clutch combo is perfect, Danelle (my wife) is the daily driver on this and she is very happy with her truck. So if a girl can handle the clutch (towing and empty) and the clutch holds the power, then the clutch is perfect in my book thanks Peter Brandon

Name:           Dee Rawson
Email:          drawson@relia.net
TruckID:        EAT'M'UP
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Location:       Ogden, Utah
WhenRegistered: Jan 2000
Date:           14-08-2001

Comments

I just installed the MU 0090 Con O clutch and it is every thing I could ask for!!!!   The peddle pressure is lite, the engagement is SMOOOOOOOTH and It HOLDS and doesn't slip!!!!

When I first got in the truck after the install and pressed on the clutch peddle I thought somethintg was wrong--  The peddle was too light.  I thought it had air in the system.  To my surprise it was fine. 

South bend and Peter have come up with the ultimate clutch for us bombed turbo diesel owners. 
I have alway been told all my life that you couldn't have your cake and eat it too.  Well Peter and South Bend have proved this wrong. 

Every day when I get in EAT'M'UP I am just blown away that something this with this lite a peddle pressure hold all the torque.

This Clutch is truely a WINNER!!!!!!!!

Thanks Peter and South Bend

Name: Nate Nord
Email: nnord@maxitd.com
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Location: Virginia
When_Registered:
Date: Friday August 17, 2001

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It's not very often that you deal with a company that not only offers a great product but one that is backed by unequaled customer support.

My 1938 Con FE has been a fantastic clutch. I'm running around 500 HP and have pulled multi-vehicle passes while going uphill AND towing. It is simply an outstanding clutch... it holds the power while maintaining good street manners.

On the support side, Peter is one of those fine people who genuinely cares about his products and his customers. I'm not the easiest to impress and Peter has gone beyond impressing me.

I'm sure what more you could ask for. Performance, price, and support. Thank you Peter and SBC.

Name: Bryan Kinney
Email: Bryan@Diesel-Central.com
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Location: Petaluma Ca
When_Registered:
Date: Monday September 03, 2001

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Well Peter I have to say that its been great working with you and your crew at SOUTH BEND CLUTCHS, By far the clutch that I'm running now is the ONE. As you know I'm running in the mid 500 hp range with this PSD and I've gone through 7 different clutches(not all yours)This 3 finger or button clutch feels right and shifts superior to the rest.We do alot of drag racing and truck pull and then still drive home, So right there should tell you that its holding up well.Its been my pleasure to meet and conduct bussiness with you and I feel that this will continue for years to come. Thankyou Peter and crew for keeping the power to the ground without wasting my trans. Bryan@Diesel-Central.com

Name: scotty
Email: dscott@scottyairsystems.com
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Location: up north
When_Registered:
Date: Friday February 15, 2002

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I can hardly wait for that clutch for the YUGO Peter. LOL

Name: Ryan Herrmann
Email: ryan@mnaudi.com
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Location: Minneapolis, MN
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Date: Thursday August 01, 2002

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Well, I thought I would post a non-truck application. Eddie is a genious, bottom line. I have a heavily modified Audi A4 I smoked the stock clutch setup. Eddie hooked me up with a full Kevlar setup that is unbelievable! I have launched the car hard at 4000 RPM's and it gripped like a bat out of hell. Witnesses can attest to my vehicle being able to get 4th gear chirps. Impossible to do so with the stock configuration. Hands down, this was the best modification I have ever done to my car. Pedal pressure was increased considerably BUT having a system that engages right off the floor is amazing! Only rush hour traffic is a PITA. You guys ROCK!! I will promote your products to everyone and anyone I can. Keep up the good work!

Name: Shawn Hodges
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Date: Friday November 14, 2003

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Thanks to peter for building an awsome clutch used the new double disc all summer still feels great.going to jesup next week to put another pull on it.

Name: Steve Mikolajczyk
Email: rxmawdsman@hotmail.com
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Location: Wisconsin Rapids
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Date: Tuesday December 30, 2003

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I got the DXD-C 6puck for my 1995 Talon TSi AWD, WOW!!! No slippage what so ever, grabs like a mofo. Had it in the car for a while, then had problems with the car, got the car back on the roads. shifted oh so smooth, the pedel pressure seemed about the same as a act 2100 (about stock pressure). I would highly recomend this clutch to anyone. This will defently be the clutch I will be using from now on. As soon as I get the tranny back (dxd-c + 6k clutch DROPS...not slips + awd= oh §%¤*, there goes my tranny) and tracks open up, ill be doing LOTS and LOTS of racing. Only clutch I will ever buy form now on is this. Oh yeah, expect some great clutch life, even with multiple 6k awd clutch drops, Lasted way longer then anyone I know w/ an ACT, or Centerforce, and no chatter unlike the ACT 2600 or 2900 w/ their unsprung 4 or 6 pucks. This clutch is VERY streetable, and yet will handle all that you through at it, and then some, and then some more again. Thanks for creating such a GREAT clutch, Steve P.S. 1/4 and WHP numbers will be on the way...

Name: Shawn Hodges
Email: dodgrdram@netscape.net
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Date: Friday January 23, 2004

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I pulled with the double disc all last summer it worked great,prolly 20 or more hooks on it still works great,thanks Peter.

Name: Shawn Hodges
Email:
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Date: Thursday February 05, 2004

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Thanks Peter for making such a great Double Disc used it all summer still works great I have over 25 hooks on it,and it still sweet.

Name: John Savage
Email: texan2hot@aol.com
TruckID: Deezul 1
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Location: Waco,Texas
WhenRegistered:
Date: Friday March 19, 2004

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Thank You Peter for the greatest customer service I have ever had from anyone ever. The willingness to stand behind your product and help out when things dont work right is becoming legendary and a great reputation is well deserved. The Con OFE works awsome too. Thank You again for everything. John

Name: Jeremy
Email: eastsidemoon@yahoo.com
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Location: Aurora, Il
WhenRegistered:
Date: Wednesday April 28, 2004

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I just wanted to say thanks to mansiel, sorry if i spilled it wrong, and eddie for a great clutch. I would recommend south bend clutch to anyone who owns a daily driver to all-out race vehicle. If you care about your car i would recommend south bend clutch over any other company on the market. And I just want to once again thank mansiel and that other guy for an outstanding clutch and flywheel.

Name: Dee Rawson
Email: drawson@relia.net
TruckID: 1997 Dodge Cummins
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Location: Morgan, Utah
WhenRegistered: 1999
Date: Monday May 24, 2004

Comments

I just installed a Dual Disc to go with my twin turbos. This clutch holds the power!!! South Bend has another really winner here!!!

Name: Terry Pate
Email:
TruckID: 300ZX twin turbo
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Location: Dallas, Tx
WhenRegistered:
Date: Friday September 10, 2004

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Just wanted to say thanks for the fast service and great product. I replaced a Jim Wolf Street/Strip clutch with one of your kevlar/ceramic clutches and am as satisfied as can be. The pedal pressure is actually lighter than before, the feel is much better than I expected for a racing clutch and the price was right. Thanks again and keep up the good work, it is nice to find a company that is responsive and on the cutting edge of technology. TPate

Name: Larry R.
Email: w6rtp@comcast.net
TruckID: '98 1ton 12v quad cab
MemberNumber: Diesel Truck Resources
Location: Modesto, CA
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MU13-1.25 con ofe. there is not a better clutch out there for daily driven and I pull a 28.8 ft. alfa toy house 5th wheel, what a clutch,smooth,better than stock feel and will not slip.aprox 325hp. 750tq. And the instalation center that was recommended,Diesel and Gas performance in Visalia,CA was Way above average,nice clean shop,very skilled and intellegent mechanics and on time delivery. I couldnt have had a better experiance.I was a little reluctant to have anything mechanical done to my truck as I have been a mechanic for the last 40 years of my life,but recovering from throat cancer there was no way I could have done the job myself,once again a high recomendation of the SBC clutch product and the guys (Mike and his helper Jeremy)at Diesel and Gas Performance in Visalia,CA.Thanks to you guys...Lyman

Name: Harrison Goff
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I purchased the o.e. clutch and luk ocnversion flywheel from south bend about 25,000 miles ago, for my '97 powerstroke and recently lost my cluth due to spring failure. The springs blew completely out and left me hanging with a 12,000 lb. trailer. i dont recommend this clutch for anything unless your truck is just sitting in the driveway and only used on weekends

Name: Paul
Email: TurboB13@sbcglobal.net
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Location: Wisconsin
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Date: Tuesday, January 04, 2005

Comments

It was a pleasure working with Andy getting the right clutch for my car (DXD 6 puck). There was a mishap though, and I was shipped the wrong clutch. I gave South bend a call and I had the right clutch the next day! The people at SouthBend are top notch with customer service, period. I was a little leary when I first installed the clutch since the pedal pressure was less than my stock clutch. But all I can say is WOW, I love this clutch. I look forward to doing business with you guys in the future. Thanks a million.

Name: Chris Winans
Email: twisted_shifter@bellsouth.net
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge 2500 Cummins
Location: Florida
Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2005

Comments

I would like to extend a very big Thank You to Peter and his staff. Customer Service at South Bend is Top Notch!

Great job, Keep up the good work!

Name: Mark Stockmaster
Email: stockmaster.6@osu.edu
Vehicle: 94 talon tsi awd
Location: columbus
Date: Saturday, February 26, 2005

Comments

My clutch fell apart... Literally. I have had this in my car for approximately 5,000 miles, since last november. Yesterday I was at a stop light, went to pull out and heard horrible noises coming from my transmission area. I got the car towed to a friends house and dropped the transmission. I took the pressure plate off and found that the clutch disc was literally falling apart. The rivets holding the hub to the disc were falling out... two of them had completely fallen out and the others were looking very close to falling out. Up until this point I loved this clutch, very driveable, held the power well, however for a "performance clutch" a flaw such as this is just plain unacceptable.

Name: shannon montgomery
Email: redracer88@yahoo.com
Vehicle: 92laserawdturbo
Location: elkhart
Date: Saturday, April 02, 2005

Comments

A huge thanks to Woody at SBC, your knowledge and help proved that you guys are on top of your agme! Irecently had many problems with many other "off" brands and too many people with with "suggetions" trying to limp me along thru the process of poor clutch engagement, but one call to Woody at SBC and he and the crew set everything staight, in a very timely manor and i couldn't be happier! THANKX AGAIN, WOODY AND THE SBC CREW!

Name: Dave Dee
Email: ddee@usgs.gov
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Location: Lothian, MD
Date: Friday, April 15, 2005

Comments

Peter and the folks at SBC have one thing that most companies do not today. Customer Service.

Thanks SBC!!!!!

Name: Scott Vorhees
Email: svorhees@comcast.net
Vehicle: 1997 Dodge Ram 2500HD
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Date: Thursday, August 25, 2005

Comments

After looking around for SFI Rated clutches to meet Diesel Hot Rod Assoc (DHRA) rules, I recently installed the SBC Iron Giant Dual Disc in my sled pulling truck. This thing just plain rocks !!!! It hooks, there is no doubt about that, and what an easy install no shiming no cutting of the throughout bearing fork etc... goes like a stocker but isn't : ) its proven it self to me to be a strong competeitor in sled pulling arena, back that up with great customer service and you can't ask for any more. I have got three hooks on it so far (all 1st places) and looking forward to many more : )

Thanks again Peter

Name: Bob Lewis
Email: lbjracing1@earthlink.net
Vehicle: '87 Toyota Celica GTS
Location: Kannapolis NC
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2005

Comments

I put the TZ series clutch in my Celica, works great, feels just like stock, but hooks up much better. I'll buy again from you guys!!!

Name: Frank Johnson
Email: aqe7293@isd-media.com
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Location: Boston
Date: Thursday, December 29, 2005

Comments

Good service

Name: Calvin Miller
Email: N/A
Vehicle: 3500 dodge Cummins
Location: GuysMills,Pa
Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2006

Comments

This clutch is very inpres,it will hold in a 5th gear burnout,after i had 45 hooks on it.For those who want a good clutch,SOUTH BEND is THE ONE....THANKS AGAIN PETER. p.s i did get 2nd in NWTRUCKPULLERS ,right behind shawn hodges...

Name: Steven Cole
Email: s-c-aads9911@superfancyemail.com
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Location:
Date: Friday, April 28, 2006

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I enjoyed your site

Name: Calvin Miller
Email:
Vehicle: Runnin`in the Red
Location: GuysMills,Pa
Date: Sunday, July 09, 2006

Comments

Thanks again PETER,this clutch is holding up real GOOD,FULLPULLPRODUTIONS street DIESEL Class is a VERY STRONG class,and were trying are BEST to stay competitive.

Name: Denny Hao
Email: denny@truckblog.com
Vehicle: 2002 Ford F250 Superduty
Location: Seattle, WA
Date: Monday, July 10, 2006

Comments

Peter set me up with the 3850 Dual Disc pulling clutch. He said that this is the biggest, baddest, dual disc clutch he can fit on the ZF Six Speed. And it's the truth! This this works GREAT in the friction zone when I'm sled pulling. Right foot to the floor, and feather the left foot. No heat, smooth engagement, and once it hooks up, 100% of the power is transfered to the tires!

And the best part? The STOCK pedal effort. If it weren't for the clutch second disc rattling when I have the clutch disengaged, I wouldn't be able to tell that it's a dual disc!

Name: Paul Jordan
Email: plymouth_duster@hotmail.com
Vehicle: 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Diesel
Location: Butte, Montana
Date: Friday, August 18, 2006

Comments

Just installed a MU 0090 Con. O. There was a huge difference as soon as I drove it from the garage. The peddle feel is much BETTER than stock, and absolutely no chatter from a stop. The truck has a few modifications, bringing it around 300 horse, 700 ft. lbs. The stock clutch held like a trooper, but is nothing compared to this awesome clutch. No noise, no slippage while pulling my race trailer. Feels like a brand new truck. Thanks for the great product, and I'm recommending you to my diesel-driving friends.

Name: Caleb Clifton
Email: calebclifton@starband.net
Vehicle: '02 CTD
Location: Lampasas, TX
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2006

Comments

I installed the SBC 3600/12cb Dual Disk in my 02 ETH a few weeks ago. I have almost 3k on it so far, and man, this thing is great! Pedal effort with new hydraulics is a tad firmer than stock but actually feels better than the factory clutch. DD rattle is barely noticible. And it holds the power!Backing a trailer is a breeze, as is stop and go driving. I am very impressed with this product. It feels better than stock! Thanks SBC!

Name: calvin  miller
Email: turbodude1@alltel.net
Vehicle: 2002 3500 Dodge
Location: GuysMills,Pa
Date: Monday, September 04, 2006

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Hey PETER&WOODY,Thanks for building a GREAT CLUTCH,I took FIRST place pts. In the USA EAST STR DIESEL CLASS for 2006 season.You GUYS rule the clutch market.Thanks Again,CALVIN

Name: Jim Dobson
Email: uc_Dobson1955@spatzer.com
Vehicle: none
Location:
Date: Tuesday, October 03, 2006

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Your site is very useful.

Name: texas
Email:
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Location: texas
Date: Thursday, November 09, 2006

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dont buy a val air clutch buy southbend val air is junk made in china not in house like dan says dan lies cheat and steal buy south ben not val air

Name: RobertP
Email:
Vehicle: 2005 Ram CTD
Location: MD
Date: Saturday, December 16, 2006

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I installed southbends con ofe conversion kit after having the Valair ceramic in for about a month and almost sheering off my input shaft due to bad design. after talking to peter i yanked out that valair piece. and installed my new SBC OFE kit and couldnt be happier. moral of the story do it right the first time get a Southbend Clutch and be happy.

Robert