Clutch and Flywheel Questions

eX-Sileighty · Jan 27, 2004

Hey..I'm here new so sorry if this is in the wrong section. I didn't know where to put this and I can't post on the FAQ section so i decided to stick it in here.

I also used the search function but I didn't really find what I was looking for (and pretty lazy to go through all those results)

Anyway...my question concerning clutches is this. What does the different plates mean? Some clutches come in 1, 2, 3, 4 etc plate, but what does all that mean? A number such as 4.5" would tell you how big the clutch is right? What different would it make depending on the size of your clutch?

My question about flywheels is just what does resurfacing a flywheel mean?

Thanks

teampro687 · Jan 28, 2004

I'm not to sure about the clutch question but to resurface the flywheel is to make the surface facing the clutches like new again. It's like "cutting" a brake rotor except they use a milling machine. If you take it to a machine shop and have them do it will be about $45 because the flywheel has step in it. Good Luck.

Evil98silvia · Jan 28, 2004

Look at a 4 puck clutch.........and youll know why. Also like he said to resurface the flywheel it to make it like new again.....of course it thins it out a little bit which is fine for a stock flywheel but be careful when you start to mill down a aftermarket because of the materials used, I have an aluminum flywheel.

Robbie

Hat1324 · Jan 28, 2004

resurfacing is where they make the flywheel flat agian, removing any divets, bends or scrapes in the flywheel that the clutch caused.
im assuming you mean like "twin Disc" Clutches.
They actually have multiple discs of contact.
if you mean "6 puck" its the number of spaced contact patches.
Pics of both:
"twin Disk"

"6 puck"

Evil98silvia · Jan 28, 2004

Pardon me but....is there an echo in here? lol

Robbie

Hat1324 · Jan 28, 2004

Evil98silvia said:
Pardon me but....is there an echo in here? lol

Robbie

lol yeah, but mine was a bit more detailed, included the multiple disc and had pictures...

I > you @ show and tell. :thumbsup

eX-Sileighty · Jan 28, 2004

Hey thanks. But for plate i think i mean something like this..what are the differences between these two clutches? One is taller than the other. I dunno if how many plates inside counts as 1 plate, 2 plate w/e

BarrigaS14 · Jan 28, 2004

eX-Sileighty said:
Hey thanks. But for plate i think i mean something like this..what are the differences between these two clutches? One is taller than the other. I dunno if how many plates inside counts as 1 plate, 2 plate w/e

you are talking about twin and tri and maybe 4 plate clutches. all you need to really know is that those are for serious serious high powered cars. those are more for racing setups and bite like no other.

combine four regular clutchs together and you kinda get the same thing.

91fastback · Jan 28, 2004

what are the advantages/disadvantages of different types of clutches? what should i get with a redtop SR? (i plan to stop at around 250 whp)

Hat1324 · Jan 29, 2004

91fastback said:
what are the advantages/disadvantages of different types of clutches? what should i get with a redtop SR? (i plan to stop at around 250 whp)

you wont need a multi-disc. Just find a good clutch thats in your powerrange, with a stiffer engagement.

Evil98silvia · Jan 29, 2004

Spec stage 2 would be plenty for your HP range. Spec is a sprung clutch which makes it easy on the foot. But search around and look at different ones, youll see.

Robbie

eX-Sileighty · Jan 29, 2004

BarrigaS14 said:
you are talking about twin and tri and maybe 4 plate clutches. all you need to really know is that those are for serious serious high powered cars. those are more for racing setups and bite like no other.

combine four regular clutchs together and you kinda get the same thing.

Thanks a lot for the help

eX-Sileighty · Jan 29, 2004

Also, what is the difference between multi-disc clutch a single one?

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