{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/kep-stage-3-pressure-plate-2600-lb-200mm-vw-drag-sand-race-clutch-00-4093-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}