{"product_id":"kep-stage-4-pressure-plate-3000-lb-200mm-vw-top-tier-competition-clutch-00-4094-0","title":"KEP Stage 4 Pressure Plate | VW Type 1\/2\/3 Air-Cooled | 3000 lb Clamp, 200mm (00-4094-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 4 Pressure Plate — 3000 lb Clamp, 200mm\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 4 pressure plate — the top of Kennedy's lineup. \u003cb\u003e3000 lb of clamping force\u003c\/b\u003e is purpose-built for serious competition: top-fuel sand drag, nitrous-fed Type 4 builds, anything where slip is unacceptable. Be honest about whether you actually need this much plate — it is brutal on the pedal and unforgiving in traffic.\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 Competition-only — top-tier drag, sand drag, and sand rail; high-output Type 4 builds, nitrous applications, and forced induction\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\u003e3000 lb clamping force:\u003c\/b\u003e The heaviest-clamping VW pressure plate Kennedy offers — built for applications where slip is unacceptable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCompetition purpose-built:\u003c\/b\u003e For top-fuel sand drag, nitrous-fed Type 4 builds, and forced-induction engines.\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 Pair only with a KEP 4-puck disc (16-9898-0) — a 6-puck won't bite hard enough for the engagement profile this plate creates.\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 00-4094-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClamping Force:\u003c\/b\u003e 3000 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 707924326116\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\u003eIs Stage 4 a street plate?\u003c\/b\u003e No. It is NOT a street plate — the pedal effort is uncomfortable for daily use, and the abrupt engagement will eventually shock-load and damage your transaxle if you launch on the street.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHow do I know if I need Stage 4?\u003c\/b\u003e If you can already street-drive comfortably with Stage 3 (2600 lb) and still slip under launch, this is what you reach for. If you haven't tried Stage 3 yet, don't start here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhich clutch disc should I pair with it?\u003c\/b\u003e Pair only with a KEP 4-puck disc (16-9898-0) — a 6-puck won't bite hard enough for the engagement profile this plate creates.\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":45031556087923,"sku":"00-4094-0","price":228.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/00-4094-0-scaled.jpg?v=1779611299","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/kep-stage-4-pressure-plate-3000-lb-200mm-vw-top-tier-competition-clutch-00-4094-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}