tconn

Finally getting around to ordering a KEP pressure plate.
Didn't realise there was a stage 1 and a stage 2 until now.
Which do I need? I'm probabaly between 350-400 rwhp.
Is the KEP Paragon Products lists a stage 1 or 2?

Thanks

David Floyd

Go for the stage 2, mine come from Paragon

theedge

The KEP I got from Paragon was the Stage2, which I wanted anyway.

lart951

I went to paragon's website and I can find the stage II

David Floyd

Lots of products they have are not on the website, stage 2 is $600 same as stage 1

lart951

Got you, I will call them Monday to order my kep PP, but where do I order my bronze clutch?

theedge

Its just listed as the KEP. I dont think they stock both, could call and ask tho. I didnt know till after I got it that there was a 1 and 2 I saw Stage 2 or something stamped into mine, then realized

If they dont have KEP1, they can order it or you can order it from from Kennedy Engineered Products. Its the same price.

DanG

What is the stage 1? Less clamping force? Why would anyone want it?

theedge

Less pedal force for all the lightweights out there

lart951

Special Tool said that a stage I with a copper ceramic clutch is good for 1000lbs of torque.

David Floyd

And per KEP. the stage 1 and stock disc is rated at 600 ft lbs

lart951

So if the stage I is softer to the pedal and can handle 600lbs why would I need the stage II?

jimbo1111

You don't.

lart951

there you are jimbo, for a guy like you that is unemployed like Jim said, you are hard to get Jimbo. Anyways Jim told me that you are the person that can direct me to where to buy the puck ceramic bronze clutch.

Thanks

Lart

David Floyd

Stage 2 is not that stiff, I actually prefer the stiffness, bottom line any KEP will be up to the task and the agressivenes of the disc will determine if you have chatter or not.

I bet that 600ft lbs on the stock disc is not after she heats up.

jwl is using a KEP stage 2 and 930 disc on his 2.8, no chatter and no slipping.

http://www.advancedclutch.com/provei...101-torque.asp