KEP 200mm VW PRESSURE PLATES (8")

 

Adapter Kit

This is our 200mm high performance Volkswagen pressure plate.
Also shown are the pressure pad and sprioloc for early style.

This new clutch comes in four load ratings. Be careful that you do not order a stronger clutch than you need. Torque capacities using a stock disc are shown below.

STOCK

 
   

134 ft.lb.

KEP STAGE I

 
   

180 ft. lb.

 
  

Intended to handle any street VW and engines up to '75 Buick V6. Use stronger clutch for later Buicks.

KEP STAGE II

 
   

220 ft. lb.

 
  

Works good in well hopped up VW sand buggies and most other competition VW uses where the driver is determined to either win or break.

KEP STAGE III

 
   

260 ft. lb.

 
  

Will handle a low compression 305 CID Chevrolet V8 for street use.

KEP STAGE IV

 
   

300 ft. lb.

 
  

Used by some drag-racers who are running very large VW engines and nitrous and drop the hammer at 8000 RPM using an organic disc.

If a late style clutch (1971) and later) is ordered, it will be sent without the pad. If you have an early style clutch, the pad can be easily removed for use on a late style transaxle.

25% more torque can be transmitted if a metallic (4 pad or 6 pad) disc is used. It is not recommended for street use due to harsh engagement.

A KEP 200mm double disc system includes 2 discs, a special pressure plate, floater plate and modifications to your flywheel.
100% more torque can be transmitted if a double disc clutch is used.


Ductile iron clutch face, optional, available to satisfy rule requirements enforced by some racing organizations.

KEP 228mm VW PRESSURE PLATES (9")

 

Fits '76 and newer VW Bus, Vanagon, Hewland DG, Fortin, and Mendeola transaxles using the KEP 9" flywheel. Torque capacities using a stock disc are shown below.

9" STOCK

 
   

200 ft. lb.

 
  

Stock 228mm VW Bus pressure plate. Suitable for engines under 3 liter for street use.

9" STAGE I

 
   

223 ft. lb.

 
  

This pressure plate works well in Porsche 911 powered 914's or V6 camper vans. Enjoy good holding power and easy pedal effort.

9" STAGE II

 
   

273 ft. lb.

 
  

This is the one used by winning unlimited class off-road racers. Also very popular for use in V8 powered 914's under 400 HP.

9" STAGE III

 
   

378 ft. lb.

 
  

This pressure plate is designed to handle 500 HP on an organic disc. Good for street or race applications with lots of power.

9" STAGE IV

 
   

420 ft. lb.

 
  

This pressure plate is designed to handle the larger V8 engines over 500HP.

 

25% more torque can be transmitted if a metallic (6 pad) disc is used. It is not recommended for street use due to harsh engagement.

 

 

Currently available for purchase for all our applications KEP 9” Double Disc Clutch Assembly:

100% more torque can be transmitted if a double disc clutch is used. A KEP double disc system includes 2 discs, a special pressure plate, floater plate and modifications to your flywheel.

 

 

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