whom here did a DD downpipe while they upgraded the clutch

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Jul 24, 2008 | 10:02 PM

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whom here did a DD downpipe while they upgraded the clutch

the OFE South Bend clutch should be here nexd Tuesday and I am contemplating doing the downpipe while I got the tranny out, and, and, while I'm in there, might as well do the induction samco hose....thoughts and or warnings, tips, etcetera, etcetera, etcetera...
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Jul 24, 2008 | 10:20 PM

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do it.... i did the front sway and DP at the same time since i had the subframe dropped.

Jul 24, 2008 | 10:34 PM

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raises hand :)

most found it necessary to put a poly dogbone bushing in place to prevent the larger diameter DP from hitting the undercarriage. But mine didn't... I ran stock motor mounts for quite awhile.. ymmv

I think it's a good idea to put in a new slave cylinder/throwout bearing assembly with a new clutch. An "ounce of prevention" etc. If the old one's left in place, and decides to leak, it'll hose down your new clutch with brake fluid. Spend $80-ish on the slave up front and improve the odds. Skimp on the $80: risk buying <i>another</i> new clutch and a "re-do" of all the associated labor

Jul 25, 2008 | 05:02 AM

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Re: whom here did a DD downpipe while they upgraded the clutch

Do it, but keep in mind you may encounter a 2+ week wait while 42DD makes a kit up, unless you find a reseller who keeps one in stock.

Jul 25, 2008 | 06:12 AM

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the best price I've seen is from TTstuff

thanks for the schedule heads up!

Jul 25, 2008 | 06:15 AM

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Yes, indeed, I got the complete kit

with T.O. bearing and the slave....I wouldn't be surprised if the slave is leaking a bit already. I am starting to get shudder and slippage uphill especially long drive ways with high grades...and then the smell of clutch...and I don't feel the clutch holding my torque like it use to....