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RE: LUK Clutch

To: "Ruffner, James A *HS" <JAR7U@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu>
Subject: RE: LUK Clutch
From: "Robert M. Lang" <lang@isis.mit.edu>
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 17:39:15 -0500 (EST)
On Thu, 17 Nov 2005, Ruffner, James A *HS wrote:

> Actually, most of the wear on a clutch disk (assuming no clutch
> slippage) is during the shift process.  A big culprit is the strength
> of the pressure plate.  If this is not strong enough, then if you do
> power shifts, then you may be able to override the pressure plate with
> a supercharged engine during the shift.  This is likely what was
> happening with the race car.  Put in a heavier pressure plate, and
> this would avoid the problem.

Oh - I upgraded, alright. Time will tell how that works out, but I bought
a SPEC stage one clutch (should be good for 200 HP)... not cheap, but very
nice quality. I have the PP lightened for an additional $75. Def. worth
every penny.

rml
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