{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/kep-stage-2-pressure-plate-2100-lb-200mm-vw-performance-clutch-00-4092-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}