The life of the clutch, being an integral component of the transmission, directly impacts the gearbox's stability. A finite element model and a thermodynamic numerical method of a multi-disc clutch ...

Centerforce’s DS multi-disc clutch line has been proven to handle more than 1,300 pound-feet of torque while maintaining a street-able pedal feel and delivery. Centerforce has now adapted this ...

The dual-disc clutch—often called a twin-disc or multi-disc clutch—is designed to increase holding power over an OE-style single-disc clutch. Not to be confused with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT), ...

When Chevrolet introduced the first all-new Corvette in more than a decade, the C5 1997 Corvette was the most advanced ever up to that time. The 1997 Corvette offered a huge rush of excitement with ...

Top Fuelers and NASCAR guys saw the light and began using multi-disc clutches decades ago. That's because the design has a couple of very real advantages over single-disc clutches when it comes to ...

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Performance In The Clutch: Modern clutches have advanced tremendously to keep up with today’s faster and heavier hot rods. Is one disc enough or do you need two? Today’s crop of softer Homo sapiens ...