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1988 - 1993 Dodge D & W Series Pickups
with a Cummins 5.9L Turbo Diesel
- Available Clutch Kit Options -

From 1988 to 1993 the Dodge Pickup fitted with the 5.9L (359") Cummins Turbo Diesel engine had the designations of D-Series and W-Series Pickups. The D-Series (D2500, D3500, and D4500) is a 2 wheel drive (RWD) pickup and the W-Series (W2500, W3500, and W4500) is a 4 wheel drive (4WD) pickup. The D and W Series pickup came standard with a hefty 13"cast iron clutch. LuK took note of the longer shift times of the heavy 13" cast iron clutch and subsequently designed a less expensive 12¼" stamped steel clutch that bolts to the existing flywheel without modifications and achieves identical torque (450 lb-ft.) as the original 13"clutch. While the 13" cast iron clutch is still available, the stamped steel version has gained the greater market share for these model years. The LuK design also allowed aftermarket manufacturing companies flexibility in engineering clutches for increased torque applications.

OE Replacement

05-053 - (OE 013" Cast Iron Clutch) - Torque Capacity is 450 Lb-Ft. (235 HP)
This is the direct replacement clutch kit for the original clutch that came with the truck when it was new. This clutch is ideal if no performance modifications are made to the truck and towing is limited to 10,000 lbs or less. It also minimizes pulsations through the drivetrain due to the heavy cast iron pressure plate. The much lighter 12¼" LuK style clutch is a quicker shifting option.

05-073 - Engine Torque Capacity = 450 lb-ft. (235HP)
This is the LuK style OE aftermarket replacement clutch and has the same performance characteristics as the original cast iron clutch, but 1/3rd less the cost. This clutch is ideal if no performance modifications are made to the truck and towing is limited to 12,000 lbs or less.

Towing w/Smooth Engagement

05-073.3 - Engine Torque Capacity = 615 lb-ft. (325HP)
This is a Stage 3 Woven organic clutch kit and achieves the stage 3 torque rating with the increased clamp load of the pressure plate. The high clamp load pressure plate has just a slight increase the pedal pressure over the OE pedal pressure. This is the kit of choice for towing moderate to heavy loads (over 12,000 lbs.) while maintaining the smooth engagement.

Heavy Duty Towing / Light Racing

05-073.3C - Ceramic, Engine Torque Capacity = 625 lb-ft., 330HP
This is a Stage 3 Ceramic clutch kit and achieves the stage 3 torque rating by the increased coefficient-of-friction of the Ceramic Button Disc. The pressure plate is the same as the OE LuK Style pressure plate and will have the same pedal pressure as the OE setup. The Ceramic button disc is an high heat high torque material and tends to slip a short period of time(once it is broken in) upon engagement. This kit works well for trucks that have been moderately tuned for increased output and used for racing or off-road towing applications where the dirt road allows for tire slippage, minimizing the quick engagement nature of the disc. When used on asphalt, Ceramic button discs tend to chatter in first and reverse when the clutch pedal is feathered. Normal engagement procedure is strongly recommended.

05-073.4C - Ceramic, Engine Torque Capacity = 850 lb-ft., 450HP
This is a Stage 4 Ceramic clutch kit and achieves the stage 4 torque rating by combining an increased clamp load pressure plate and the increased coefficient of friction of the Ceramic Button Disc. The pressure plate is a super high clamp version of the LuK Style pressure plate and will have 30-40% increase of peddle pressure. The Ceramic button disc is an high heat high torque material and tends to slip a short period of time(once it is broken in) upon engagement. This kit works well for trucks that have been moderately tuned for increased output and used for racing or off-road towing applications where the dirt road allows for tire slippage, minimizing the quick engagement nature of the disc. When used on asphalt, Ceramic button discs tend to chatter in first and reverse when the clutch pedal is feathered. Normal engagement procedure is strongly recommended.