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I was wondering why in many tunes I see the suggested clutch is a twin plate instead of a triple plate clutch. Why is my question. I have always used the triple plate clutch in all of my cars.
Having been a race engine builder, mid '70s - late '80s (Nissan, VW/Audi and British engines mostly) I understand about light flywheels and when to use one or the other as you gain RPM with a light flywheel but loose some torque due to lack of rotational mass. The clutch on the other hand does lower rotational mass but makes a much better connection to the engine to make power to the drive wheels.
Those type clutches really weren't around except in drag racing but was still experimental in those days. I've only owned one car with a twin plate clutch which was a '69 Datsun 510. I do remember that there was a big difference in response with the twin.
I did try and search before I posted this. Thank you in advance. You are never too old to learn something new.
Having been a race engine builder, mid '70s - late '80s (Nissan, VW/Audi and British engines mostly) I understand about light flywheels and when to use one or the other as you gain RPM with a light flywheel but loose some torque due to lack of rotational mass. The clutch on the other hand does lower rotational mass but makes a much better connection to the engine to make power to the drive wheels.
Those type clutches really weren't around except in drag racing but was still experimental in those days. I've only owned one car with a twin plate clutch which was a '69 Datsun 510. I do remember that there was a big difference in response with the twin.
I did try and search before I posted this. Thank you in advance. You are never too old to learn something new.