[DeTomaso] clutch?

[Göran Malmberg]

All of these thing is of influence for selecting a proper clutch. Of course, the "more is better"
routine is not very good. A heavy pressure plate will load the leg, release bearing and the 
hydraulic cylinders. Remember that the clutch cylinders has a loooong throw compared to 
that of the braking system, which makes for an big difference in wear from heavy use. 
So no more pressure plate than needed should ever be used.
The difference of tire grip, final drive and the like is the duration of Tq in time. We could call it
"chock loads". Hp number is not really important but Tq is. ( The Hp number is Tq at a specific rpm).

Goran  
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dickruzzindesign at aol.com 
  To: JDeRyke at aol.com ; hemipanter at hemipanter.se ; detomaso at realbig.com 
  Sent: Thursday, November 27, 2008 5:23 AM
  Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] clutch?


  I thought that the force of a pressure plate had to be designed to accomodate the horsepower and torque of the engine with the weight of the car, final drive and stickiness of the tires as added influences.

  I do not think that the more the better applies.

  Maybe that is why there is so much discussion over clutch effort.

  All the best,
  Dick Ruzzin
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