Ceramic vs Feramic...

wildmanben · 08-29-2006, 12:19 PM

OK this is still a toss up. I am going to get a DD here as soon as I make up my mind. I am looking at either the 3850 with the ceramic or feramic. Some have told me to get get the feramic since I was to do some sled pulling while others said that the ceramic will hold up just fine. I know more people running the ceramic, so I want to know what you feramic guys think of them. Thought I would ask here since Peter @ SBC is on vacation.
Thanks

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Smokin Monster · 08-29-2006, 04:44 PM

Feramic will put up with slipping better. It mostly depends on how much you are planning to pull. 3 or 4 times a year, same some $$ and get the ceramic. If you alot of pulling 15-20 times a year with a few pull offs get the feramic. Especially if there are pull offs or more than one hook in a night the feramic will hold up better. Usually when I have a second hook I do better on the second one. Plus I drive over 2000 miles a week and tow occasionally. It has taken all the abuse I could dish out and gave it to the tires!

feelmecummin · 08-30-2006, 02:21 PM

mines feramic...if youre gonna spend that much $ on a clutch might as well get one you KNOW will last

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KVD · 10-23-2006, 12:52 PM

Street wise which one??

I've heard a fermic and can be jerky takin off.

zstroken · 10-23-2006, 04:45 PM

Streetwise get the ceramic, but if you plan on pulling get the FE. Cause we all know there will be the one night when you will try the hero gear and you don't want the clutch to let you down.

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CumminsFan13 · 10-31-2009, 06:56 PM

What excatly is Feramic? I looked it up on google and this forum came up, so I thought id ask you guys!

Thanks!

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Cumminsboy · 10-31-2009, 10:49 PM

If you pull alot i would go with a sintered iron disk. Im running a haisley street puller clutch and love it. They are a little pricy though.

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cumminssmokeman · 10-31-2009, 10:59 PM

the feramic has the ability to slip and not really be hurt. the ceramic is a tougher clutch as far as holding power but if you ever slip it from what i have ben told its down hill from there!!! i know three guys running dd feramic clutches and trash them and they are still good as new!!! i would say feramic all the way if your gonna do any kind of regular sled pulling!

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08-29-2006, 12:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
wildmanben Cummins Nut Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: South Dakota Posts: 300 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts wildmanben's Truck Pics	Ceramic vs Feramic... OK this is still a toss up. I am going to get a DD here as soon as I make up my mind. I am looking at either the 3850 with the ceramic or feramic. Some have told me to get get the feramic since I was to do some sled pulling while others said that the ceramic will hold up just fine. I know more people running the ceramic, so I want to know what you feramic guys think of them. Thought I would ask here since Peter @ SBC is on vacation. Thanks __________________ 98 2500 QC SB 12v 5sp Country Performance Diesel - Southbend Clutch - JL Machine - Bullseye Power - Fluidamper - PureFlow Technologies - Columbus Diesel Supply

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08-29-2006, 04:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smokin Monster Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Smokin Monster's Truck Pics	Feramic will put up with slipping better. It mostly depends on how much you are planning to pull. 3 or 4 times a year, same some $$ and get the ceramic. If you alot of pulling 15-20 times a year with a few pull offs get the feramic. Especially if there are pull offs or more than one hook in a night the feramic will hold up better. Usually when I have a second hook I do better on the second one. Plus I drive over 2000 miles a week and tow occasionally. It has taken all the abuse I could dish out and gave it to the tires!

08-30-2006, 02:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
feelmecummin Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Rossville, IN Posts: 718 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts feelmecummin's Truck Pics	mines feramic...if youre gonna spend that much $ on a clutch might as well get one you KNOW will last __________________ '03 3500 4wd- HTS Billet Trans, Stage 4 CP3, SB66, TST, Smarty, F1 Flux 4's, Custom Paint '95 2500 2wd - Regular Cab, Short Bed - Garmon Billet Trans - Needs Sponsored!

10-23-2006, 12:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
KVD Cummins Fan Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Taft, Tennessee Posts: 51 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts KVD's Truck Pics	Street wise which one?? I've heard a fermic and can be jerky takin off.

10-23-2006, 04:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
zstroken Diesel Freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 956 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post zstroken's Truck Pics	Streetwise get the ceramic, but if you plan on pulling get the FE. Cause we all know there will be the one night when you will try the hero gear and you don't want the clutch to let you down. __________________ B&B performance: Industrial Injection, HTT, EDGE, Bully Dog, BD, South Bend Clutches

10-31-2009, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
CumminsFan13 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 18 Thanks: 31 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post CumminsFan13's Truck Pics	What excatly is Feramic? I looked it up on google and this forum came up, so I thought id ask you guys! Thanks! __________________ "My next truck WILL be powered by a Cummins!" -03 Ford F-250 XLT Super Duty 6.0L PSD 5R110 auto. RC LB, Delta Pro TB, S&B air intake/intake elbow, 103,115miles.

10-31-2009, 10:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cumminsboy Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cutler IN Posts: 401 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Cumminsboy's Truck Pics	If you pull alot i would go with a sintered iron disk. Im running a haisley street puller clutch and love it. They are a little pricy though. __________________ 2002 Dodge 2500 6sp. FASS, Monster stage 2, HMR clutch. Big thanks to Haisley Machine and Fleece Performance!

10-31-2009, 10:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
cumminssmokeman Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 68 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post cumminssmokeman's Truck Pics	the feramic has the ability to slip and not really be hurt. the ceramic is a tougher clutch as far as holding power but if you ever slip it from what i have ben told its down hill from there!!! i know three guys running dd feramic clutches and trash them and they are still good as new!!! i would say feramic all the way if your gonna do any kind of regular sled pulling! __________________ 01 dodge 2500 4x4, raptor 150, comp, smarty, stage 3 jammers, nv5600 with valair ceramic, aem intake, scheid lightning turbo, quadzilla monitor, fusion bumper, 6in aussie!!