Wtf Oem Exedy Clutch Was Holding 300Kw?

[boostn0199]

Just took my clutch out to change it and was always really curious to what clutch it was since its withstood 2 years off 260kw and 6months off 310kw with hard driving since its a drift car. How is this possible?

[turboedsloth]

Its the quality of the item. My exedy cushioned 8 puk clutch withstood 3 years of 310rwhp and alot of abuse. Thats why i only ever use that brand of clutch.

Not trying to talk them up, other peoples opinions may differ

[usmair]

interesting, my exedy clutch was ok at 250kw then completely gave up at 290kw on the old car

and its not like I drove with my foot hard to the floor everywhere i went either

[Birds]

Too many factors involved in it...clutches are extremely variable. People have killed triple plate clutches in 5000km, others have made the OEM replacement hold up forever and a day. It's pretty bloody random. Exedy are very good clutches though. Noisy, but strong.

[boostn0199]

Yeah even still it holds everywhere besides clutch dumping 3rd and 4th so if wasnt a drift car still would be useful. Going to chuck the hhhd in now see how that goes.

[R31Nismoid]

It also means that if you were to get the same clutch again, it might not last the same distance/punishment

[simpletool]

Depends how you drive more than torque.

The static torque and dynamic torque ratings are VERY different. ie. static torque is not slipping, dynamic is slipping.

Most clutches are rated at torque levels (and power levels derived) not to exceed dynamic torque. But only drag racing is likely to cause the clutch to have to engage near max torque (ie. full boost at 4500rpm).