Ceramic clutch plates are ironically made with a combination of copper iron bronze and silicon and graphite.
Ceramic vs organic clutch.
It s hard to buy a replacement clutch at least if you want to understand what you re buying.
In fact scca its racing rules require a standard oe spec organic disk.
Between the variations in design the jargon and the lack of specifications things can be confusing.
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A simple organic disk will handle a wide variety of use including street use auto x and even true racing.
On the otherhand ceramic padded discs are perfect for heavy duty applications and heavy load scenarios.
My valair single ceramic clutch.
Uuc has tested organic disks to reliably handle up to 475hp in long term street use.
These types of clutch discs are ideal for perforance durability and cost.
To repeat the important point do not buy more clutch than you need.
This makes them ideal for.
But the thing is i recently bought a ceramic clutch and lightened flywheel combo at a swapmeet.
However when it comes to engagement smoothness these clutch discs are identical to organic clutch discs.
For that reason an organic clutch material is not ideal for a car with considerable tire frying power.
I bought it for the flywheel because its actually 6 kilos lighter than the exedy fw i m currently.
They are typically used in most smaller to mid sized tractors and machines.
Organic clutch disc material is comprised of phenolic resins compounded rubber and friction modifiers like metallic powder or metal oxides.
Ceramic clutches can absorb more heat than organic ones thus making them better suited to high performance applications.
You will find that the price of a ceramic clutch is reflected in fact that they specifically for high performance driving.
I dont have any dramas with clutch slip yet and really shouldn t for a while.
When you talk about organic and ceramic clutch discs it refers to the friction material itself.
However neither is really accurate in its description.
Woven organic clutch disc provide smooth engagement wear resistance and strength.
Valair south bend cummins.
South bend full organic street dual disc clutch overview duration.
Kevlar the same material used in bulletproof vests serves a purpose in.
I m already running a hd organic clutch and dont have loads of torque.