Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Quick question about stock clutch

[Matthug]

Anybody know the stock pressure plate plate load? Thanks

 

[GCroyle]

Matt,



We have measured the clamp load at 2780 Lbs in our clutch lab. Now, my question, just curious, what are you trying to figure out, cause there is more to the story than just clamp load.

 

[Matthug]

I know there's a lot more than pressure load to a clutch, I was just curious what the stock pressure was. Thanks for the info. Have you tested the 13'' stock pressure plate load? Or is it the same? My bro bought the LUK cerametallic, it slips at 400 RWHP levels but is suppose to be good for 550. He says he thinks the pressure plate is less agressive than the stock one and if he would have known he would have installed the stock PP with the cerametallic disk.

 

[GCroyle]

Matt,



Our test puts the clampload of the stock 13" NV5600 6 speed at 3000-3100lbs. Torque capacity is dependent on clampload (Lbf) X coefficient of friction (mu) X the mean radius of the friction material (in ft) X the number of friction surfaces (one disc = two surfaces, two discs = four surfaces). Now add the variables of temperature, flywheel surface condition, installation details, (yes there are a lot of ways to screw up a clutch installation) slip time, driving skills, engine torque vs. clutch torque capacity and this should give you some small insight to the task of being a clutch system.

 

[Matthug]

LOL, yeah I don't want to begin to know how it all works... . as long as it works! Thanks much for the info.