Thoroughbred
Diesel is your source for Valair clutches! Single disc, double
disc, and triple disc clutches available for your Dodge Cummins,
Ford Powerstroke or GM Duramax below!
We are a Master Distributor of
Valair as well as a real diesel shop that is
experienced in installing and choosing the best clutch to fit
your trucks needs. Feel free to call us toll free at 866-737-4966
if you have any clutch questions.
Choose
correct clutch for you!
Ceramic/Kevlar
Utilizing two different buttons on the clutch disc these clutches
are aimed at the moderate performance trucks. Driving manners
are very good for everyday driving and towing. Take-offs are
very smooth and offer a little more slip and forgiveness than
the feramic/feramic and ceramic/ceramic clutches. While the
holding power for the iron faced clutch is the same as for the
organic/feramic faced, the main advantage is less wear on the
flywheel and longer life. Pedal pressure is typically a little
higher than factory pedal pressure depending on plate pressure(3400#,
3800#). Drive train and Hydraulic upgrades are not usually required.
Some clutch rattle may be noticed while idling in neutral.
Ideally suited to trucks with moderate performance power modifications
with 350-500HP.
(highly recommended for towing)
Ceramic/Ceramic
These clutches utilize two ceramic facings on the clutch disc
and are aimed at the high performance trucks, these are the
best of bad clutches. Driving manners are very performance oriented
with no clutch slip, basically the clutch is in, or it is out.
Great holding capacity for highly modified trucks, the only
way you will get more holding power is to go to a Double Disc
Clutch setup. Ceramic is a very hard material so typically flywheel
wear is more noticeable using a ceramic clutch than with other
materials. Pedal pressure is typically a little higher than
factory pedal pressure depending on plate pressure(3200#, 3400#,
3800#). Drive train and Hydraulic upgrades are recommended.
Some clutch rattle may be noticed while idling in neutral.
Ideally suited to trucks with high performance power modifications
with 550-650HP.
(Not recommended for towing)
Feramic/Feramic
These clutches utilize two feramic facings on the clutch disc.
While still giving very good driving manners, these clutches
are definitely more "grabby" on take-offs than the
two previous clutches mentioned. Using two feramic facings gives
extra holding power ideally suited to modified trucks that do
not tow heavy loads. Feramic/Feramic clutches are aimed more
the performance diesel driver that wants an everyday driver
but also wants to play more than work. Pedal pressure is typically
the same or lower than factory pedal pressure. Drive train and
Hydraulic upgrades are recommended.
Ideally suited to trucks with moderate power modifications with
450-550HP.
(Not recommended for heavy or frequent
towing)
Organic/Feramic
Utilizing one organic and one feramic facing, these clutches
offer very good driving manners for towing and everyday driving.
The organic facing gives the slip required for smooth take-offs
while the feramic facing gives a little extra holding power.
This is also an ideal upgrade for a trucks without power modifications
that tow heavy loads.
Pedal pressure is typically the same or lower than factory pedal
pressure.
Ideally suited to trucks with minor power upgrades, typically
up to 400-500HP.
(Great towing clutch).
Organic/Organic
Typically considered a "stock" clutch both in the
way it feels, and in cost.
Aftermarket organic clutches are generally better than the OEM
clutch you get from your dealer. This is due to the better quality
materials used and the quality of the manufacturing process
and QC. Some companies also offer higher plate loads as options
to the standard plate thus giving the clutch better holding
ability.
(Suited to trucks without power modifications).
