Short Shift Series Billet Single Disc Clutch Kits
Lets start with our single disc clutch kit replacement option. Our Short Shift (or SS) series of billet aluminum clutch covers were designed to take a typical single disc clutch kit to that next level of performance. From the get go our engineers sat down to develop a clutch kit that was street friendly, allowed for faster shifts, had a lighter rotating mass, and the consistent pedal feel you expect from a clutch on the track. To accomplish this we took everything we've learned from decades of perfecting our Twin Disc clutch kits and designed it around the fitment of an OE style clutch cover. By utilizing the diaphragm that we equip all of our 850 Series Twin Disc clutch kits with, we are able to significantly reduce the amount of pedal throw it takes to disengage the clutch. When using the 850 Series diaphragm and our specially formulated Hi-Leverage pivot point modifications found in all of our clutch kits, we are also able to increase the clamp load of the clutch as well compared to the OE setup, while also maintaining a very manageable pedal feel.
With the implementation of a billet aluminum cover, the complete clutch assembly becomes much more rigid then the factory OE stamped steel cover, inherently there is less flex every time you step on the clutch pedal. With the billet cover, 850 Series diaphragm, and a few other engineering tricks, we've created something we feel is perfect for those enthusiasts that know it’s the small things that truly make a build enjoyable and want to eke out every last bit of performance they can. The Short Shift series of clutch kits are perfect for the daily driven street car as well as a dedicated race car that doesn't make the power to necessitate a twin disc.
Features of Short Shift Billet Single Disc Clutch Kits:
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Shorter, faster, more precise shifts
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10% lighter then OE stamped steel cover
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Billet aluminum cover means there is less flex then OE stamped steel cover which means faster engagement and disengagement
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Heavier diaphragm allows more clamping force to be obtained
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Modified pivot point on steel casting makes pedal feel minimally heavier then a stock clutch.
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Works with factory hydraulics (upgraded internal release bearing and clutch master cylinder are coming soon!!)
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Comes with new throw out bearing specifically designed to take advantage of the short throw of the clutch
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Available in several different disc material configurations for street or track use
To accompany our single disc clutch kits, we also have lightweight steel and aluminum flywheels available. One thing to note is our single disc clutch cover will bolt up to the factory flywheel. However since the factory flywheel is a dual mass flywheel, if you want to continue to use the OE flywheel and not opt for one of our lightweight steel or aluminum flywheels, you will need to specify this when ordering and we will spec the clutch kit out with a rigid hub disc instead of our sprung hub disc. Alternatively, you can order the FX500 clutch kit which is a rigid hub normally meant for race use only (if used without the dual mass flywheel) but uses premium ceramic material just like our FX400 kits do, but the FX400s utilize a sprung hub. We know there are big gains to be made by ditching the OE dual mass flywheel so we feel most are going to want to go that route anyway.
