Kennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 2 Pressure Plate — 2100 lb Clamp, 200mm

Kennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 2 pressure plate — the step up from Stage 1 for VW air-cooled builds making serious power. 2100 lb of clamping force handles the torque of strong 2.0L+ Type 1 builds, Type 4 swaps, and competition launches that would slip a lower-rated plate.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3: All years — Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Type 3 running a 200 mm flywheel
• Best for: Stronger street performance builds, drag, sand, and off-road competition

Why Choose Kennedy Engineered Products?

Kennedy 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.

Key Features & Benefits

• 2100 lb clamping force: Handles the torque of strong 2.0L+ Type 1 builds, Type 4 swaps, and hard competition launches.
• Right step up from Stage 1: The answer for built engines that still see street miles but need more grip than a Stage 1 (1700 lb) plate can deliver.
• Removable center ring: Includes a metal ring; the center ring is removable for late-model style applications.
• Disc pairing: 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.

Technical Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 00-4092-0
• Clamping Force: 2100 lb
• Diameter: 200 mm
• UPC: 707924326093
• Includes: Metal ring; center ring removable for late-model style applications
• Packaging: Boxed

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does Stage 2 compare to the other KEP stages? 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.
• Which clutch disc should I pair with it? 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.
• Can I still street-drive with Stage 2? Yes — it's aimed at built engines that still see street miles but need more clamping force than Stage 1 can provide.

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