{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/kep-stage-1-pressure-plate-1700-lb-200mm-vw-performance-clutch-00-4090-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}