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| May
2005 - 2009 Dodge Ram 2500 3500 with Cummins Turbo Diesel and a Dual Mass Flywheel - Clutch Kit Options - |
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| From May 2005 to 2009,
Dodge redesigned the Ram Series Cummins Diesel clutch to utilize a Dual
Mass Flywheel. This was a due to Mercedes-Benz influence, resulting in
the Ram Series Cummins Diesel being fitted with their G56
Transmission. This change in clutch design was to make
the truck drive more like a car. The problem with the Dual Mass
Flywheel in this pickup is that it is limited by the OE engine torque
capacity (ETC) and would tend to wear out in a very short period of
time - often less than 40K miles. I n a direct response to the failure
rate of the Dual Mass Flywheel, Valeo, the original OE manufacturer,
engineered a Solid Flywheel Conversion Kit. The Solid Flywheel
Conversion kit quickly became very popular with truck owners and also
allowed for flexibility in engineering clutch options with increased
torque. Beginning 2007, Dodge made the 6.7L (408") Cummins Turbo
Diesel as available engine option. Quick Note: The only downside to converting to a Solid Flywheel is that the engine vibration that diesels tend to produce no longer gets absorbed by the flywheel. The engine vibration is transferred to the transmission and causes "gear rattle". This is only noticeable when the truck is at a stop, in neutral, with the clutch pedal out. As soon as the clutch pedal is applied, the vibration goes away. This is a normal occurrence when doing a solid flywheel conversion. It does not increase gear wear and can be safely ignored. |
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of Friction Material Used |
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Woven Organic Disc Clutch Kits
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I am converting for the first time from the original dual mass flywheel
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Woven Organic Kits Ceramic Disc Kits
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I have already converted to a Solid
Flywheel |
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Woven Organic
Ceramic Disc Kits |





