{"title":"Kennedy Engineered Products (KEP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eKennedy Engineered Products performance clutches and pressure plates for VW air-cooled — Stage 1 through Stage 4 applications.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kep-stage-1-pressure-plate-1700-lb-200mm-vw-performance-clutch-00-4090-0","title":"KEP Stage 1 Pressure Plate — 1700 lb Clamp, 200mm | VW Air-Cooled Performance (00-4090-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKennedy (KEP) Stage 1 Pressure Plate — 1700 lb Clamp, 200mm — VW Air-Cooled Performance (00-4090-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 1 pressure plate — the entry point into Kennedy's lineup of heavy-duty clutch components that have been the standard for VW drag racing, off-road, and sand competition for decades. Rated at 1700 lb of clamping force, this plate handles serious power without the on\/off feel of higher-stage Kennedy plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cb\u003e1700 lb\u003c\/b\u003e clamping force (versus roughly 1500 lb for a stock VW pressure plate) prevents the disc from slipping under high torque — the failure mode that destroys clutches in built engines. Stage 1 is Kennedy's lowest-pressure performance plate: livable on the street but holds well past stock power. Making serious power (4-puck disc, high-stall drag launches, sand drag)? Consider stepping up to Stage 2 or higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 \/ Type 2 \/ Type 3 (Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, Type 3):\u003c\/b\u003e engines with a 200 mm flywheel (most performance-built air-cooled engines)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUse:\u003c\/b\u003e performance street, off-road, drag, and sand applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePair with a 200 mm clutch disc:\u003c\/b\u003e KEP 4-puck (16-9898-0) for harsher engagement, KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) for smoother engagement, or a stock-style disc for street use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Kennedy Engineered Products?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy has been building performance clutches for air-cooled VWs since the 1970s and remains the reference brand for serious engine builders. Made in the USA. If the engine in front of your transaxle is making real power, KEP is what holds it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1700 lb clamping force:\u003c\/b\u003e holds well past stock power without the on\/off feel of higher-stage plates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRemovable center ring:\u003c\/b\u003e included metal ring is removable for late-model style applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompetition-proven:\u003c\/b\u003e KEP is the standard for VW drag, off-road, and sand competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-4090-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClamping force:\u003c\/b\u003e 1700 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 200 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStage:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 (Kennedy's lowest-pressure performance plate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCenter ring:\u003c\/b\u003e included metal ring; removable for late-model style applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924326062\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e boxed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow much clamping force does the Stage 1 provide?\u003c\/b\u003e 1700 lb, versus roughly 1500 lb for a stock VW pressure plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat flywheel size does it fit?\u003c\/b\u003e A 200 mm flywheel, used on most performance-built VW Type 1 \/ Type 2 \/ Type 3 engines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich clutch disc should I run with it?\u003c\/b\u003e Pair it with a 200 mm disc — the KEP 4-puck (16-9898-0) for harsher engagement, the KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) for smoother engagement, or a stock-style disc for street use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kennedy-engineered-products\"\u003eKennedy Engineered Products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KENNEDY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031555498099,"sku":"00-4090-0","price":224.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-4090-0.jpg?v=1779611048"},{"product_id":"kep-200mm-4-puck-clutch-disc-aggressive-engagement-vw-performance-race-16-9898-0","title":"KEP 200mm 4-Puck Clutch Disc — Aggressive Engagement, Sprung Hub | VW Race \u0026 Off-Road (16-9898-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKennedy (KEP) 200mm 4-Puck Clutch Disc — Aggressive Engagement, Sprung Hub — VW Race \u0026amp; Off-Road (16-9898-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) 200 mm 4-puck clutch disc — the more aggressive of Kennedy's two 200 mm puck-style discs. The 4-puck pattern grabs harder and faster than 6-puck or full-faced discs, making it the go-to choice for drag launches, sand drag, and competition use where on\/off engagement is acceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuck-style discs replace the full friction surface of a stock disc with a smaller number of pads (\"pucks\") bonded to a sprung steel hub. Fewer pucks = less contact area = more aggressive on\/off engagement and higher peak grab. The 4-puck (this one) is meant for engines and drivers who launch hard and want maximum hookup; for a more streetable feel with a still-significant grip upgrade, the KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) is the better choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 \/ Type 2 \/ Type 3 (Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, Type 3):\u003c\/b\u003e engines with a 200 mm flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUse:\u003c\/b\u003e drag racing, sand drag, off-road competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePair with:\u003c\/b\u003e a KEP pressure plate (Stage 1 1700 lb or higher) sized to your engine output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNot recommended for daily street use:\u003c\/b\u003e engagement is much more abrupt than a stock disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Kennedy Engineered Products?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy has been building performance clutches for air-cooled VWs since the 1970s and remains the reference brand for serious engine builders. Made in the USA. If the engine in front of your transaxle is making real power, KEP is what holds it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4-puck pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e harder, faster grab than 6-puck or full-faced discs for maximum hookup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSprung hub:\u003c\/b\u003e absorbs driveline shock during engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompetition-proven:\u003c\/b\u003e built for drag, sand, and off-road use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 16-9898-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKennedy Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 132004PDR01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 200 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePuck count:\u003c\/b\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHub:\u003c\/b\u003e sprung (absorbs driveline shock during engagement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924489040\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold:\u003c\/b\u003e individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat is the difference between the 4-puck and 6-puck?\u003c\/b\u003e Fewer pucks means less contact area, more aggressive on\/off engagement, and higher peak grab. The 4-puck (this one) is for hard launches and maximum hookup; the KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) is more streetable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this disc good for daily street driving?\u003c\/b\u003e No — it is not recommended for daily street use; engagement is much more abrupt than a stock disc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDoes it have a sprung hub?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — the sprung hub absorbs driveline shock during engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle Components\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kennedy-engineered-products\"\u003eKennedy Engineered Products\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KENNEDY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031555530867,"sku":"16-9898-0","price":164.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/16-9898-0.jpg?v=1779611077"},{"product_id":"kep-200mm-6-puck-clutch-disc-streetable-performance-vw-performance-build-16-9899-0","title":"KEP 200mm 6-Puck Clutch Disc | VW Type 1\/2\/3 Air-Cooled | Sprung Hub, Streetable (16-9899-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) 200mm 6-Puck Clutch Disc — Sprung Hub, Streetable\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) 200 mm 6-puck clutch disc — the more streetable of Kennedy's two 200 mm puck-style discs. The \u003cb\u003e6-puck pattern\u003c\/b\u003e engages more progressively than a 4-puck (more friction surface, smoother on\/off feel) while still providing a significant grip upgrade over a stock full-faced disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 \/ Type 2 \/ Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e All years — Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Type 3 running a 200 mm flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest for:\u003c\/b\u003e Performance street, light off-road, autocross, and weekend drag duty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Kennedy Engineered Products?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy has been building performance clutches for air-cooled VWs since the 1970s and remains the reference brand for serious engine builders. \u003cb\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/b\u003e If the engine in front of your transaxle is making real power, KEP is what holds it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProgressive engagement:\u003c\/b\u003e The 6-puck pattern offers more contact area than a 4-puck, for smoother, more livable on\/off feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSprung hub:\u003c\/b\u003e Absorbs driveline shock during engagement to protect your transaxle on launches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eReal grip upgrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Significantly more holding power than a stock full-faced disc, while staying street-friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePairs with a KEP pressure plate:\u003c\/b\u003e Match to a Stage 1 (1700 lb) or higher plate sized to your engine output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 16-9899-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKennedy Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e 132006PDR01\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 200 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePuck count:\u003c\/b\u003e 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHub:\u003c\/b\u003e Sprung (absorbs driveline shock during engagement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924489057\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSold as:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e6-puck or 4-puck — which should I choose?\u003c\/b\u003e The KEP 6-puck (this disc) is the better balance of street manners and performance; you give up a bit of peak hookup versus the 4-puck, but engagement is far more livable. If you only race and want maximum bite, the KEP 4-puck (16-9898-0) is the more aggressive choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat pressure plate should I run with it?\u003c\/b\u003e Pair it with a KEP pressure plate — Stage 1 (1700 lb) or higher — sized to your engine's output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it hold up to street driving?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. It's the right choice for built engines that still see street miles — livable engagement that won't beat up your transaxle on launches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild out the rest of your driveline: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e, and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kennedy-engineered-products\"\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP)\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KENNEDY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031555563635,"sku":"16-9899-0","price":166.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/16-9899-0.jpg?v=1779611104"},{"product_id":"kep-stage-2-pressure-plate-2100-lb-200mm-vw-performance-clutch-00-4092-0","title":"KEP Stage 2 Pressure Plate | VW Type 1\/2\/3 Air-Cooled | 2100 lb Clamp, 200mm (00-4092-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 2 Pressure Plate — 2100 lb Clamp, 200mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 2 pressure plate — the step up from Stage 1 for VW air-cooled builds making serious power. \u003cb\u003e2100 lb of clamping force\u003c\/b\u003e handles the torque of strong 2.0L+ Type 1 builds, Type 4 swaps, and competition launches that would slip a lower-rated plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 \/ Type 2 \/ Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e All years — Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Type 3 running a 200 mm flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest for:\u003c\/b\u003e Stronger street performance builds, drag, sand, and off-road competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Kennedy Engineered Products?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy has been building performance clutches for air-cooled VWs since the 1970s and remains the reference brand for serious engine builders. \u003cb\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/b\u003e If the engine in front of your transaxle is making real power, KEP is what holds it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2100 lb clamping force:\u003c\/b\u003e Handles the torque of strong 2.0L+ Type 1 builds, Type 4 swaps, and hard competition launches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRight step up from Stage 1:\u003c\/b\u003e The answer for built engines that still see street miles but need more grip than a Stage 1 (1700 lb) plate can deliver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRemovable center ring:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a metal ring; the center ring is removable for late-model style applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisc pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Run with a matching 200 mm disc — KEP 4-puck (16-9898-0) for harsher engagement or KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) for more streetable engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-4092-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClamping Force:\u003c\/b\u003e 2100 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 200 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924326093\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Metal ring; center ring removable for late-model style applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Boxed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow does Stage 2 compare to the other KEP stages?\u003c\/b\u003e The Kennedy stage number scales with clamping force — each step up holds more torque but requires more left-leg effort at the pedal. Stage 1 (1700 lb) is street-friendly; Stage 2 (this plate, 2100 lb) is for built engines that still see street miles; Stages 3 (2600 lb) and 4 (3000 lb) are progressively more competition-focused.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich clutch disc should I pair with it?\u003c\/b\u003e A matching 200 mm disc — the KEP 4-puck (16-9898-0) for harsher engagement or the KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) for more streetable engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCan I still street-drive with Stage 2?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it's aimed at built engines that still see street miles but need more clamping force than Stage 1 can provide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild out the rest of your driveline: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e, and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kennedy-engineered-products\"\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP)\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KENNEDY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031555760243,"sku":"00-4092-0","price":221.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-4092-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779611244"},{"product_id":"kep-stage-3-pressure-plate-2600-lb-200mm-vw-drag-sand-race-clutch-00-4093-0","title":"KEP Stage 3 Pressure Plate | VW Type 1\/2\/3 Air-Cooled | 2600 lb Clamp, 200mm (00-4093-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 3 Pressure Plate — 2600 lb Clamp, 200mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 3 pressure plate — the workhorse of Kennedy's lineup for serious drag and sand competition. \u003cb\u003e2600 lb of clamping force\u003c\/b\u003e is the threshold where puck-style discs really start to make sense; full-faced street discs will struggle to bite this hard without slipping under launch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 \/ Type 2 \/ Type 3:\u003c\/b\u003e All years — Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Type 3 running a 200 mm flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBest for:\u003c\/b\u003e Drag racing, sand drag, off-road competition, and strong stroker \/ big-bore builds making serious torque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose Kennedy Engineered Products?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy has been building performance clutches for air-cooled VWs since the 1970s and remains the reference brand for serious engine builders. \u003cb\u003eMade in the USA.\u003c\/b\u003e If the engine in front of your transaxle is making real power, KEP is what holds it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2600 lb clamping force:\u003c\/b\u003e The most popular competition-grade plate — enough for most serious builds without the brutal pedal effort of Stage 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBuilt for power:\u003c\/b\u003e The right answer if you're making over 200 hp at the flywheel or launching off the line hard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRemovable center ring:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes a metal ring; the center ring is removable for late-model style applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDisc pairing:\u003c\/b\u003e Run with a KEP 4-puck disc (16-9898-0) for race use or a KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) for occasional street duty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEMPI Part #:\u003c\/b\u003e 00-4093-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClamping Force:\u003c\/b\u003e 2600 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 200 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUPC:\u003c\/b\u003e 707924326109\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Metal ring; center ring removable for late-model style applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e Boxed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhere does Stage 3 fit in the KEP lineup?\u003c\/b\u003e The stage number scales with clamping force. Stage 3 (this plate, 2600 lb) is the most popular competition-grade plate — enough clamping force for most serious builds without the brutal pedal effort of Stage 4. Daily street drivers should look at Stage 1 (1700 lb) or Stage 2 (2100 lb).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhen should I step up to Stage 3?\u003c\/b\u003e If you're making over 200 hp at the flywheel or launching off the line hard, this is the right answer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich clutch disc should I pair with it?\u003c\/b\u003e A KEP 4-puck disc (16-9898-0) for race use, or a KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) for occasional street duty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild out the rest of your driveline: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drivetrain-transmission\"\u003eDrivetrain \u0026amp; Transmission\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/transaxle-components\"\u003eTransaxle \u0026amp; Components\u003c\/a\u003e, and the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kennedy-engineered-products\"\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP)\u003c\/a\u003e lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KENNEDY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45031555858547,"sku":"00-4093-0","price":227.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-4093-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779611271"},{"product_id":"kep-stage-4-pressure-plate-3000-lb-200mm-vw-top-tier-competition-clutch-00-4094-0","title":"KEP Stage 4 Pressure Plate | VW Type 1\/2\/3 Air-Cooled | 3000 lb Clamp, 200mm (00-4094-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 4 Pressure Plate — 3000 lb Clamp, 200mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 4 pressure plate — the top of Kennedy's lineup. \u003cb\u003e3000 lb of clamping force\u003c\/b\u003e is purpose-built for serious competition: top-fuel sand drag, nitrous-fed Type 4 builds, anything where slip is unacceptable. 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