rocky
NAS-ROW Addict
As to the TD5 reference. There are literally thousands of trucks running out there that are tuned to the same level as this engine. 99% of them have an R380. People are breaking them, but it is not common. With a sensible driver, it should be fine for most people. As long as this is clear going in, then the owner can decide which way to go
The caveat to this is that the TD5 uses a Dual Mass Flywheel to "soften" the torque pulse going into the R380.
So should we be thinking for stick shift set ups R2.8 Cummins via a DMF to stumpy R380 to LT230? Or is there insufficient room for a DMF instead of a single plate clutch?