Hey guys, im really leaning towards a kevlar clutch for my 220whp and 150tq setup k20 hatch, but the problem is i hear alot of rumors on how kevlar clutches dont hold on on slicks too well with alot of runs. What do you guys think about this? Im now looking towards a 6 puck now even though i kinda dont want to go that route.

 

you are go rip the disc apart.

 

Say what?

 

the clutch disc is goin to rip apart after a few launchs

 

Do you say this from expereience? I see mixed feelings on this topic from others. A similar topic was made when i did a more thorough search. I found this topic on the force induction section, some people on their claim they had like 50+ launches on slicks with their setup and not having muc hslippage problems at all.
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1022994

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vaporboy12 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">the clutch disc is goin to rip apart after a few launchs</TD></TR></TABLE>

wheres this idea coming from, ceramic clutches have a higher coefficent of friction and don't have issues ripping discs apart.

 

i think he might be referring to kevlar not ceramic

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by logistixz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think he might be referring to kevlar not ceramic</TD></TR></TABLE>

i know he is talking about kevlar, i'm just saying that if a friction material that grips harder/slips less (ceramic) would be even more prone to rip apart than a kevlar disc, and people don't have issues with them

 

i get what you're saying now. well back onto the topic since im curious to know this as well, how good is kevlar for drag racing?

 

I had a kevlar clutch in my last setup. Many 11 sec. passes on slicks from 22" to 24.5" w/ no problems. They get IMO.

Phil

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by hondaguyef &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I had a kevlar clutch in my last setup. Many 11 sec. passes on slicks from 22" to 24.5" w/ no problems. They get IMO.

Phil</TD></TR></TABLE>

which company was it? any specifics on what kit it was exactly? and did you run back to back passes or did you let it cool off between runs?

 

i've got a kevlar disc in a mid 300 wheel h22 drove on it for about 7-8k then pulled everything apart for other reasons and the disc still hadthe clutch master stamp in the lining, looked brand new and i romp on this car

 

some clutchs have a kevlar/ceramic mix right? Just want to make sure people are not getting them mixed up.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by skunked &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">some clutchs have a kevlar/ceramic mix right? Just want to make sure people are not getting them mixed up.</TD></TR></TABLE>

They all do. What holds the kevlar together, a ceramic matrix. Same with carbon clutches. The fibers are strong but they gotta have something to hold them together.

 

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They all do. What holds the kevlar together, a ceramic matrix. Same with carbon clutches. The fibers are strong but they gotta have something to hold them together. </TD></TR></TABLE>

So then some must have a different % of each material?

 

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which company was it? any specifics on what kit it was exactly? and did you run back to back passes or did you let it cool off between runs?</TD></TR></TABLE>

It was a clutchMasters and it went from the street, staright onto the track made 5-7 back to backs then home a couple of times. Other times it had cool down time but, grabbed the same in either situation. My power level was nearing 400whp and I'm sure at least high 200's for torque.

Phil