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zeohsix
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 Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2013 11:17 pm Post subject: Kennedy Clutch for 1.8T or Subaru powered van |
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| I need some feedback on Kennedy clutches. Talked to one forum member, he said stage 2 is fine for daily use, then I read others saying pedal is much stiffer. So please tell me which Kennedy clutch your running and how you like it (stage1/2). I'm also open to alternatives but, seems there aren't any with the demise of the HD LUK 10-058 clutch. Thanks for the replies! |
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OhChit
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Have several Subaru Engines, in VW's. Currently running a Kennedy Stage I clutch with tweeked Subaru 2.5 engine approx. HP 180 the Clutch works flawlessly.
You don't need to run a Stage II or III clutch. The 1700 lb Stage 1 Clutch does the Job without over kill. Think the Stage 1 is rated up to around 230 ft pounds of torque that's more then enough for your Subie Transplant application.
Good Luck
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VWhead
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Hey Eric,
We have tested with both stages. Our Single Cab Syncro (test mule) is currently running a stage II and has a slightly stiffer pedal compared to the stage I pressure plate. It's not too stiff but if your running the K03s and a stage 1/2 chip you'll be fine. The stage I clutch is what I prefer for daily driving with the 1.8T 
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zeohsix
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| Thanks for the feed back. John, I wish I had your great looking GMW motor brackets, at least I have a plated GMW gas pedal mount! I think I'll go STG2 as I'm used to Detroit muscle clutches as is my wife. |
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zeohsix
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| Thanks for the feed back. John, I wish I had your great looking GMW motor brackets, at least I have a plated GMW gas pedal mount! I think I'll go STG2 as I'm used to Detroit muscle clutches as is my wife. |
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Escorial Syncro
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I had a stage II in one of my personal SVX powered syncros, and that clutch was a fun-killer. Grabbed really nice, but the stiff pedal was a bummer. But I have other vanagons that have soft sachs clutches, so I'd have a daily comparison and reminder of how hard the stage II was. Just my experience, but having sold the SVX van the clutch is the only thing I don't miss about it. 
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Jake de Villiers
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I have a Kennedy Stage II pressure plate. When I talked to Hobart he said it was good for ~400Hp versus the ~180HP of the stock Sachs/LUK plate, so I went with the LUK for my 165HP Subie.
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