G56 clutch

[wt61443]

Hello all. I searched the forum and did find a few hits, but there isn't much out there on the G56 clutch replacement. My throw-out bearing has gone/is going out in my truck and I am having my mechanic replace it along w/the clutch. It seem I can go back to the factory or replace both w/Centerforce. What is the general consensus? I have an 06 w/65K miles on it (funny how someone else said theirs went out at THE SAME TIME!). My mechanic quoted me factory parts (to my knowledge) of $550 (labor will be addt. of course). It looks like I can get the centerforce parts for about $500 so its a virtual wash. I realize some aftermarket parts are better in some cases, and then sometimes not. Thanks so much.

[Colibri]

http://southbendclutch.com/dodge.html
http://www.valairinc.com/performance/support.html

These two companies are the biggest in the diesel world of dodge clutches. I believe they both do plenty of g56 stuff. Perhaps they'd be worth talking to. Good luck sir!

[TwinStick]

I am not too knowledgeable in the G-56 parts either. I will also need one some day. Currently @ 43,000+. Make SURE you tell them it is a G-56 with a HEMI, as I think they are different. I think the diesels use a dual clutch in their G-56 version. I think the HEMI uses a single clutch.

Found this: http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/2008/docs/dr/ts.pdf

Looks like the Hemi clutch is 290 mm and the diesel is 318 mm. Hemis have a "normal" flywheel (whatever that is) vs a dual mass on the diesels. http://forum.powerwagonregistry.org/vie ... f=2&t=2430

http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodg ... og%2Fdodge

[JMOS4]

Hi,

I put a centerforce dual friction clutch into my 07 Ram, my throwout bearing also went out somewhere around 70,000, got 110 on it now and no complaints.

Also you can get a new flywheel for about a 100 bucks from Dodge, I replaced mine as we don't have any place that will resurface a flywheel in a day so was better than the waiting game.

Regards,

[TrueCowboy426]

I've run 2 stock clutches and now on a centerforce, and I will be going back to a stock clutch. For normal people the centerforce may be a good clutch, but for how I use (and abuse) my truck it's not for me.

[fbenross]

I've run 2 stock clutches and now on a centerforce, and I will be going back to a stock clutch. For normal people the centerforce may be a good clutch, but for how I use (and abuse) my truck it's not for me.

As a 2006 G-56 owner I would like to know how you compare the different clutches.

[TwinStick]

I've run 2 stock clutches and now on a centerforce, and I will be going back to a stock clutch. For normal people the centerforce may be a good clutch, but for how I use (and abuse) my truck it's not for me.

As a 2006 G-56 owner I would like to know how you compare the different clutches.

[wt61443]

I've run 2 stock clutches and now on a centerforce, and I will be going back to a stock clutch. For normal people the centerforce may be a good clutch, but for how I use (and abuse) my truck it's not for me.

Thanks all that have replied, but yes, do tell TrueCowboy. What are the pros and cons in your opinion? Thanks.

[TwinStick]

Yeah, all us G-56ers will be needing one someday.

[TrueCowboy426]

I don't like the feel of engagementof of the CF and due to it being a weighted clutch (the centrifgual weights make the clutch grab harder the more rpm it has, also the weights rattle and can be annoying at idle with the clutch out) I feel it doesn't apply near the clamping force like the stocker at low rpm, but it does make for a very light clutch pedal. For a normal person the CF is a fine clutch, but for me and using my truck as a hauler, and doing truck pulls, it's not for me.

Bad way to describe this is if you sidestep the stock clutch with a little rpm you can break the tires loose. With the CF if I do this, it will just slip until the wheel speed and rpms can match (without the tires ever spinning). This is a vid of pure abuse, but with that stock clutch, and I could break the tires loose going into 4th. With the CF I can't hardly break the tires loose in 2nd from a launch, and the motor is making more power now than it was in this vid.

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I haven't truck pulled or wheeled this truck too much since the CF went in, but I know if I did I would be already pulling it out.



06Wagon also installed a CF and his did not stand up to the abuse of truck pulling. Below is pulled from his posts.

I think it's safe to say the the new Centerforce clutch is trashed.... Flywheel is hot spotted bad. And that was a new flywheel/clutch installed this past spring.

I think it's safe to say that their clutch isn't what it's cracked up to be. For a daily driver (or more normal driving) it would be fine.

My factory clutch lasted 2 years of heavy pulling and 65k miles. This one lasted 500 miles and about 10 hooks.

[fbenross]

Thanks for the info. It's good to know the stock clutch is stout. But now I'm wondering about the throw-out bearing. Is the stock one a weak link? mine seems a bit noisy.

[TrueCowboy426]

I've never had a problem with the throwout bearings so I can't really comment. My factory ones worked good, and when I bought the CF, I also got their throwout bearings, and it was identical to the stocker so no benefit/detriment as far as I can tell. I have more problem with a noisy input shaft bearing that I might have to address sooner rather than later.

[06wagon]

I would use another stock clutch before I'd use a centerforce clutch.

I'm running a custom built clutch made by Travis Centers (Trav's 4x4 performance) out of Kentucky.
I have about $900 in mine (including a new sfi approved flywheel). Granted, mine is built/weighted for 850-900hp.

I would not recommend the same one for a daily driver, but he can make one suited for that.

[wt61443]

Thanks so much for those that replied and their input. It sounds like I will be having my mechanic order the factory parts!

[TwinStick]

Thanks so much for those that replied and their input. It sounds like I will be having my mechanic order the factory parts!

Please keep track of the part #'s & how much the dealer charges for them & labor, even if it is covered under warranty.

[wt61443]

Thanks so much for those that replied and their input. It sounds like I will be having my mechanic order the factory parts!

Please keep track of the part #'s & how much the dealer charges for them & labor, even if it is covered under warranty.

Sure thing man. I'll post up once everything is complete. ....just another joy of owning the beast lol!

[TwinStick]

Thanks for the info. It's good to know the stock clutch is stout. But now I'm wondering about the throw-out bearing. Is the stock one a weak link? mine seems a bit noisy.

Yeah, mine has been noisy since day one & it ain't gettin any quieter !!! LOL