VALAIR NMU70279-01-5SCE 13" UPGRADE BRASS WOVEN ORGANIC CLUTCH (400HP) 94–03 DODGE RAM DIESEL

Street/tow friendly 13" upgrade for NV4500 5-speed trucks. The VALAIR NMU70279-01-5SCE uses a wide brass woven organic facing, sprung hub, and a 13.00" disc to boost heat capacity and holding power while keeping smooth engagement for daily driving and towing. Kit includes the correct dual-drilled 5-speed flywheel and all install hardware.

Fitment

• 1994–2003 Ram 2500/3500, 5.9L Cummins, NV4500 5-speed manual
• Disc: 13.00" (330mm) x 1.25" input, 10-spline
• Approx. capacity: ~400 HP / ~900 ft-lbs (street/tow builds)

Notes: Some late-2003 trucks moved to NV5600; verify transmission before ordering. If using an NV5600-style flywheel on NV4500, a starter spacer (V2151) is required.

What’s Included

• 13.00" brass woven organic, spring hub disc
• Pressure plate (HD diaphragm)
• Dual-drilled 5-speed flywheel (nodular iron)
• Release (throwout) bearing, pilot bearing/bushing
• Alignment tool & mounting hardware

Recommended Supporting Parts

• Valair 13" Performance Flywheel (NV4500): V3433
• Starter Spacer Kit (NV4500 with NV5600-style flywheel): V2151 or CPP V2151
• Valair HD Hydraulics 94–97: NMU70HYD-01
• Valair HD Hydraulics 98–02: NMU70HYD-02

Cross-Reference / Alternatives

• Upgrade Organic (350 HP): NMU70279-5SCE
• Upgrade Kevlar/Ceramic (500 HP): NMU70279-06-5SCE
• Upgrade Ceramic (600 HP): NMU70279-04-5SCE
• Quiet Street Dual Disc, NV4500 (650 HP): QNV45DDSN
• Heavy Duty Organic (NV5600 00–05): NMU70279-01

FAQ

Yes. It comes with a dual-drilled 5-speed flywheel, release bearing, pilot bearing/bushing, alignment tool, and hardware for a complete install.

It’s ideal around the ~400 HP / ~900 ft-lb mark on street/tow builds. For more headroom, step up to the Kevlar/Ceramic (500 HP) or Ceramic (600 HP) upgrade kits listed above.

Yes—brass woven organic facings and a sprung hub provide OE-like engagement with increased heat capacity, making it a solid towing choice.

Match the hydraulic kit to your model year: 1994–1997 use NMU70HYD-01, 1998–2002 use NMU70HYD-02.

Check the transmission tag or case. NV4500 is a 5-speed used 1994–2003; if you have NV5600 (6-speed), select an NV5600-specific clutch like NMU70279-01.