Rebuild pressure pressure plate???

[SC-targa]

I remember as a kid, installing rebuilt pressure plates, from the foreign auto parts store, in my beat up old sports cars.

Can I get the Sachs aluminum "Sport" pressure plate in my 82 911 SC rebuilt??

Regards,

Jerry

[stownsen914]

Technically yes. There was a guy on the forum who used sell rebuilt ones in fact. I had an RSR pressure plate rebuilt once by a shop that rebuilds clutches, and wasn't impressed with what I got back. I bought a new one. I suspect it depends on 1. having a good example to start with and 2. finding a shop that knows what they are doing to do it for you.

[Uwon]

Try Kennedy clutches.
Johan

[gled49]

I got about 30 minutes service out of a Sachs Sport Clutch, before the straps broke. I replaced with Kennedy Alu/Alu, light diaphragm and Organic Street/Race disc. 340 hp, pedal is a little heavy, but the operation of the clutch is outstanding, highly recommended. This is a street car.

['78 SC]

Originally Posted by gled49

I got about 30 minutes service out of a Sachs Sport Clutch, before the straps broke. I replaced with Kennedy Alu/Alu, light diaphragm and Organic Street/Race disc. 340 hp, pedal is a little heavy, but the operation of the clutch is outstanding, highly recommended. This is a street car.

How is this lightweight setup when starting from a stop? Do you have experience starting on hills? I'm considering a KEP all aluminum pressure plate and lightened flywheel for my track car, but I'm wondering if I'll have to give up driving it onto the trailer (I have a winch available, but it's not convenient).

TIA,
Steve

[stownsen914]

Driving onto a trailer won't be an issue with a light flywheel and a heavy duty pressure plate. It might get to be a little annoying in stop and go traffic, but it doesn't sound like you'll need to worry about that.

In my experience, the things that make the starting off tough when using racing clutches:
Smaller diameter race clutches like 5.5" - more like an on/off switch and not tolerant of slippage (they overheat and wear quickly)
Unsprung clutch disks - much harsher engagement

[PeteKz]

One other factor to consider: The heavier flywheel/clutch combo spins down more slowly between upshifts, giving you a little more time to shift and not get that engagement jerk when the engine RPM falls too far. That makes for easier driving on the street and in traffic. That's the main reason I prefer the OE flywheel and clutch.

[gled49]

The KEP organic disc lining is bonded to backers with Marcel springs between linings and spring center. The take up is smooth with no chatter. I use a lightened flywheel, u shouldn’t have any issues.