What is the point of a Stage 3 clutch?
A stage 3 clutch is made for a serious driver and for cars that are tuned to the zenith, leaving stock far behind. It comes with a heavy-duty pressure plate as well as a six-puck ceramic hub disc able to withstand tons of heat and allowing for faster engagement with no slipping.
What does a South Bend Clutch do?
South Bend Clutch encourages people to buy their clutches through their dealer network. This allows them to spend less time taking orders and more time designing/building clutches.
Are southbend clutches loud?
The noise is a result of the vibration your engine creates, being transferred into your transmission. When you depress the clutch pedal, it disconnects the engine from the transmission. Due to the fact that the original clutch assembly used a sprung (dual mass) flywheel to dampen that vibration, there was no noise.
What clutch stage should I get?
If you’re making up to 50whp over stock, you should be looking at stage one clutches which generally hold a 25-50% increase in torque capacity. The stage one clutches generally offer a slightly increased clamp load from the pressure plate and organic disc which will provide a similar stock pedal feel and engagement.
Do you need to wear in a new clutch?
Yes, there are performance clutch companies out there that skip this critical step. Once you have those perfect surfaces, you can achieve the proper break in and seating.
What is the best stage clutch?
The Competition Clutch stage four clutch has been the benchmark for higher horsepower turbocharged and supercharged applications for the K-series motor because of price and drivability. We recommend going with this level of clutch when in the 400-500whp range although we have tested it to hold even more horsepower.
Which stage clutch should I get?
How do I choose the right clutch?
Choosing the correct clutch for your application requires knowing the estimated torque your engine will produce. Once you have an estimate of the torque your engine is producing, we recommend choosing a clutch that will handle at least 10 percent over the torque output of the engine.
How many miles does it take to break in clutch?
General rule of thumb for new clutches is take it easy for the first 500 miles before giving it full throttle. Unless using a new flywheel provided by SPEC, existing unit must be resurfaced prior to installation of the clutch product to ensure integrity of friction surface.
What is a race engine clutch kit?
This is a “build to order” clutch kit intended for cars with HP modifications exceeding the stage 3 parameters. The Race Engineered pressure plate is modified for maximum plate load. The discs are puck design with sprung and un-sprung options. Friction material options include Sintered Iron and Graphite Impregnated Ceramic.
What is a stage 1 clutch?
STAGE 1: Heavy duty version of the stock O. E. clutch. The Pressure Plate has an increase clamp load for extended life. The disc is dual dampened for smooth engagement and increased transmission life. Premium friction material ensures rapid heat dissipation increasing the life of the clutch. Recommended for spirited and daily driving.
What is a high pressure clutch package?
This clutch package is designed for high HP vehicles desiring a start performance similar to O.E. The pressure plate is Race Engineered (SS) and SFI approved with significant load increase over stage 1,2 pressure plates (+600-800 lbs.). Expect a pedal effort increase of 20%-25%.
What is an organic disc clutch?
The Organic disc material has a high metal content that increases the co-efficient of friction by two times over a stock lining and increases rotational strength up to a 12,000 RPM burst point. This clutch system maintains a stock feel while offering strength and durability.