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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

Quote:

Originally Posted by cotbu

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.

06-26-2012, 07:28 PM	#1
Breareos Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 32 Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	can single plate clutches be equal to multi plated? 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.

06-26-2012, 09:16 PM	#6
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 50 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Honda clutches are rated by Horse Power Nissan clutches are rated by Torque Hello Honda Dudes! __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"

06-27-2012, 11:03 AM	#9
jr_ss Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pa Posts: 6,415 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	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. __________________ My SR20VET Does your VTC gear rattle in your S14/15 SR? PM me.

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06-26-2012, 07:34 PM	#2
silver350z05rb Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Age: 38 Posts: 432 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I had the hyper on my s15 which made 497whp, held up awsome, triple plate should hold at least that or way more

06-26-2012, 08:09 PM	#3
Breareos Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Winnipeg, MB Age: 32 Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.

06-26-2012, 08:30 PM	#4
SR20DETpwr Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: INDPLS, IN Posts: 132 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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.

06-26-2012, 08:52 PM	#5
silver350z05rb Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California Age: 38 Posts: 432 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	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

06-26-2012, 10:43 PM	#8
Pinggg Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Coconut Creek, Florida Age: 31 Posts: 1,255 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	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.