pp13bnos

iTrader: (1)

I whent to the track with my single setup and stock clutch/pressure plate. It held through the first 3 gears, but in 4th the clutch just slipped.

What I was wondering is if there is a place that can test to see if my pressure plate needs to be replaced. The clutch that will be going in it is one of the new Pineapple 6 puck clutchs. When talking about HP goals he said this clutch should hold the 450rwhp I would like to have (some day. )with a stock pressure plate.

As it is, my PP has around 48k miles on it. Or should I just wait a little while and buy a new one? CJ

dgeesaman

iTrader: (7)

First, I've never heard of using the stock pressure plate with an aggressive disc design like a six puck. Those components are designed to be more/less balanced to match each other, and always replaced at the same time. So the Pineapple six puck should be used with the stiffer pressure plate, and you'll have no trouble holding 450. While you're in there, you'll want all new bearings and the upgraded release fork (can get it from Malloy).

Dave

LT1-7

CJ, why do you want to stay away from a heavier pp? If you're worried about a stiff peddle, you should feel James'. It's not bad at all. That is if that's what you're worried about. Hopefully see you later

j9fd3s

iTrader: (3)

a friend of mine is running a stock disc and beefed up pp, and its been fine for years. on a 380rwhp car

dgeesaman

iTrader: (7)

That's the opposite setup, and it will yield much more torque capacity because of the PP's stiffer springs. I would consider doing this, but the stock disc may wear out a little quickly.

With a stock PP, you won't gain any torque capacity unless the disc is a much higher friction material. I would not do this if it were my car.

Dave