It used to be a 500hp street car was a big deal. Today, even a stock LS9 Corvette makes 648 net horsepower straight off the showroom floor, and a real 700hp (or more) hot rod is not uncommon. The rise ...

The HP500 is an oil-filled, multiple disc, hydraulically-actuated self-adjusting clutch. The HP500 has been developed with a number of unique features that offer reliability, productivity and power.

Heat, pressure, friction, and the transmission of torque. These are basic clutch requirements and conditions we'll discuss in this month's Series. Slide your hand across a desk or table top. Feel the ...

You can't escape friction. The force that resists motion between two objects that are in contact with one another exhibits itself all over the place: in between your engine's rod bearings and its ...

Free standing clutches of the multiple plate, oil bath type. These clutches are particularly suited to arduous applications and are capable of withstanding high radial loads. PFI 60 & PFI 120 - ...

With the LS2 V-8 and Tremec six-speed waiting on the workbench, it was high time to pick the perfect clutch for our Camaro project. We asked the experts to demystify the process. When piecing together ...

The functional lifetime of a wet clutch can be characterized using wear characteristics such as velocity dependence of the coefficient of friction (COF) and friction curves. Current market trends ...

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