Would I be overclutched?

[airstuff]

I'm still deciding on which cam to run in my 2276,but cam choice isn't my question right now.I see a topic about this which is just active

My problem is,that I want to know whether I would have too much clutch with my Kennedy Stage 2 in my 72.street car if I chooce to run something like Engle 125 or other milder cams,milder then FK45 ??

I meen if I have 160hp,is it too much clutch?

[airstuff]

will bw using Daikin disc

just need suggestion,should I sell Stage II and get Stage I,or.......

[deanosvws]

i would say a stg 1with a hi-po daiken center, it will be alot easier for street driving and easier to control. cheers dean

[Bruce]

I meen if I have 160hp,is it too much clutch?

got slicks?

[John Rayburn]

Stage one is good to about 180 HP. Daiken is always my first and only choice.

[airstuff]

I meen if I have 160hp,is it too much clutch?

got slicks?

no,I don't have slicks

I got this stage 2 balanced with the flywheel,and with the hole combo,and now it would be a shame to have to balance a new clutch again,but If this Stage 2 is a no no for street,then I wil swap it for Stage 1

[airstuff]

Stage one is good to about 180 HP. Daiken is always my first and only choice.

But If I already have the Stage 2,would it hurt?Or do I really really need the stage 1

[Peter]

i have a stage 2,
i ll tell you how it works when the car is driving...
i am just going to make a longer "clutch arm" by welding a second one on another one..
you can also buy a 100 mm version i think, i just dont know where...

[Diederick/DVK]

as far as i know you should be asked how strong is your left upper leg? i have felt a stage 2 and it made me wonder how enjoyable it would be on the street... it's 2100lbs vs 1700lbs, right?

[Roman]

I am not big or strong, but I don't think the stage 2 is hard on your leg. If you are waiting at a traffic light you can always put it in neutral until it's green.
I have had cars with a stock clutch that has been harder. I can assure you that my friends Big Block Impala with manual trans, wire clutch and a harder cluch plate gives you a gym session every time he uses it... That's what I call a hard clutch...

[airstuff]

as far as i know you should be asked how strong is your left upper leg? i have felt a stage 2 and it made me wonder how enjoyable it would be on the street... it's 2100lbs vs 1700lbs, right?

for this problem there is a Saco hydraulic clutch kit 

[airstuff]

I am not big or strong, but I don't think the stage 2 is hard on your leg. If you are waiting at a traffic light you can always put it in neutral until it's green.
I have had cars with a stock clutch that has been harder. I can assure you that my friends Big Block Impala with manual trans, wire clutch and a harder cluch plate gives you a gym session every time he uses it... That's what I call a hard clutch...

Only thing which bothers me,is it to harsh for the engine and the disc in everyday street driving...

[Bruce]

Stage one is good to about 180 HP. Daiken is always my first and only choice.

But If I already have the Stage 2,would it hurt?Or do I really really need the stage 1

That kind of thinking will make you hate your car when it's done.
With only street tires, they don't have the grip necessary to provide the load that a Stage 2 can counteract.

[Bruce]

i am just going to make a longer "clutch arm" by welding a second one on another one..
you can also buy a 100 mm version i think, i just dont know where...

I've "heard" this guy is good to deal with:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=473781

[Zach Gomulka]

I tried a stage 1 pressure plate with the 100mm clutch arm and the pedal felt like a stocker, but obviously gripped much better. I'll be getting 2 or 3 of those from you Bruce, as soon as I get around to measuring some cross shafts.

[John Rayburn]

You should have no problem with the stage 2 on the street. When all is set up nicely, it is fairly easy to push.