Why is twin/multiple disc clutch better?? |
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Why is twin/multiple disc clutch better?? |
Mueller |
Jun 19 2003, 05:07 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None |
What am I missing here?
The friction material and contact surface area of the 1st disc and the flywheel remain the same (or are made smaller) when going to a twin or mutiple disc setup Is the gain from a smaller diameter clutch/pressure plate and more clamping force?? I thought I had read that Porsche is considering twin disc clutches in some of the newer cars, something about being able to upshift while under power?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) Hayden or anyone else, care to enlighten us?? (or maybe just me since everyone else might "get-it" (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) |
Brad Roberts |
Jun 19 2003, 06:39 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
Try and drive 750hp that spins to 9k RPM thru the pits with a Tilton 7inch multi disc clutch. I couldnt figure out why/how we broke it. I just figured it out. Once you get the car rolling with the Tilton.. the car will tend to "bounce" or buck as it moves forward until you push in the clutch and match the speed of the engine with the slow movemnet forward of the car. Its hard to describe.. but you can tell which cars have the small clutches in the pits..
Combine this bucking with 3400 pounds of Winston Cup car and it play's hell on the 3rd member (pic above) B |
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