The dual-disc clutch—often called a twin-disc or multi-disc clutch—is designed to increase holding power over an OE-style single-disc clutch. Not to be confused with a dual-clutch transmission (DCT), ...

You can't escape friction. The force that resists motion between two objects that are in contact with one another exhibits itself all over the place: in between your engine's rod bearings and its ...

Replacing a clutch disc and pressure plate is probably on your “take it to the mechanic” list. It shouldn’t be -- replacing a whole clutch assembly is something the skilled DIYer can do in a home ...

It used to be a 500hp street car was a big deal. Today, even a stock LS9 Corvette makes 648 net horsepower straight off the showroom floor, and a real 700hp (or more) hot rod is not uncommon. The rise ...

Few aftermarket companies have been in the clutch business longer than McLeod, which is also an OEM supplier and manufacturer of some of the finest clutches in the world. That said, McLeod is always ...

Centerforce’s DS multi-disc clutch line has been proven to handle more than 1,300 pound-feet of torque while maintaining a street-able pedal feel and delivery. Centerforce has now adapted this ...

Every car has a clutch, whether a manual or an automatic. You don’t physically use one in an automatic but you can’t do away with it. That’s because a car’s engine runs all the time once you start a ...

Over the last decade, numerical simulation has become an indispensible tool for designing all kinds of engineered components. Here’s a short technical review of how to use finite-element analysis (FEA ...

First breaking cover for the 2022 model year, the Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing is offered as the most track-capable production vehicle to ever wear the Cadillac crest, cradling the high-powered (and ...

Replacing a car's clutch is not as hard as one may think. The actual replacing of the clutch takes around 10 minutes. The hard part is getting to the clutch and taking all the other stuff that goes ...