KEP Stage 3 Pressure Plate | VW Type 1/2/3 Air-Cooled | 2600 lb Clamp, 200mm (00-4093-0)

Kennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 3 Pressure Plate — 2600 lb Clamp, 200mm

Kennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 3 pressure plate — the workhorse of Kennedy's lineup for serious drag and sand competition. 2600 lb of clamping force 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.

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: Drag racing, sand drag, off-road competition, and strong stroker / big-bore builds making serious torque

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

• 2600 lb clamping force: The most popular competition-grade plate — enough for most serious builds without the brutal pedal effort of Stage 4.
• Built for power: The right answer if you're making over 200 hp at the flywheel or launching off the line hard.
• Removable center ring: Includes a metal ring; the center ring is removable for late-model style applications.
• Disc pairing: 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.

Technical Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 00-4093-0
• Clamping Force: 2600 lb
• Diameter: 200 mm
• UPC: 707924326109
• Includes: Metal ring; center ring removable for late-model style applications
• Packaging: Boxed

Frequently Asked Questions

• Where does Stage 3 fit in the KEP lineup? 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).
• When should I step up to Stage 3? If you're making over 200 hp at the flywheel or launching off the line hard, this is the right answer.
• Which clutch disc should I pair with it? A KEP 4-puck disc (16-9898-0) for race use, or a KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) for occasional street duty.

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