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Breareos
06-26-2012, 07:28 PM
I'm specificallly wondering if Exedy's hyper single clutch can compare and be equal to ORCs triple plated multi plated clutch. What are the pros and cons to each? Could Exedy's be able to handle 400-500hp? I'm not very experienced with knowing which part is right for my car but I want to become informed.
silver350z05rb
06-26-2012, 07:34 PM
I had the hyper on my s15 which made 497whp, held up awsome, triple plate should hold at least that or way more
Breareos
06-26-2012, 08:09 PM
So what you're saying is multi plate clutches can hold more power...

And that's good to hear, 500whp would be the most I'd want to have.
SR20DETpwr
06-26-2012, 08:30 PM
I wouldn't go with a really strong clutch if you don't have to. If you can get away with an organic material and sprung hub - do so. It is easier on the tranny.
silver350z05rb
06-26-2012, 08:52 PM
Another clutch i've also had was a OSgiken twin plate,was as soft as the exedy hypher,mmmhhhj, no experiance with a triple,but just that I drove an RB with one but it had a nismo slave,it.was also bearable
cotbu
06-26-2012, 09:16 PM
Honda clutches are rated by Horse Power
Nissan clutches are rated by Torque
Hello Honda Dudes! ;)
Breareos
06-26-2012, 10:42 PM
Honda clutches are rated by Horse Power
Nissan clutches are rated by Torque
Hello Honda Dudes! ;)

Ughh, I am NOT a honda fan! Blech! I've heard WAY too many wet fart civics in my city to even remotely be a fan!

I'm new to this so excuse me for not knowing that.
Pinggg
06-26-2012, 10:43 PM
I heard of some Exedy Hyper Single failing right under 400tq, there's a few threads on here if you search..

Multi plates clutches are definitely stronger then singles just because the extra pressure plate.

2 pressure plate > one pressure plate.
jr_ss
06-27-2012, 11:03 AM
Twin/triple plate clutches only have one pressure plate. The advantage to a multi-plate setup is you have more surface area for the clutch to grab. This allows them to hold more power while also keeping the PP clamping load lower. In order for a single plate clutch to hold equal amounts as a multi you have to ramp up the clamping load on the PP. This in turn creates the "heavy" clutch feeling. The more clamping load, the heavier they are, generally speaking anyway. There are a lot of other factors that go into making a good clutch though.