EXEDY Clutch Update!

[vandy0419]

I'm not going to take credit for this, it is something I pulled off of the .net forums today, but I have been trying to get more info out of EXEDY and they didn't tell me any of this other than it will be out in about 2 months and will be a full kit, literally everything that you will need.

http://www.coximport.com/exedy/hyper...make=Chevrolet

Notice how the LSJ has a spot which will be filled in SEPTEMBER the release date for the clutch kit.



The Exedy Hyper Single Clutch is engineered to optimize performance for cars that are moderately modified, but do not require the clutch capacity of a multi-plate clutch. Similar to Exedy's multi-plate clutches, it has a forged aluminum cover that is anodized purple. The aluminum cover is stiffer than a stamped cover and therefore allows a higher lever ratio to maintain the pedal efforts at a reasonable level.

The Exedy Hyper Clutch comes with a steel flywheel and a 6-puck cerametallic facing, spring center damper disc assembly. The disc is generally smaller and thinner than the OEM disc making for lower inertia and therefore quicker, easier shifting and less wear and tear on the transmission synchros. The higher clamp load and cerametallic friction facings give approximately twice the holding torque of the OEM clutch and generally higher than other single plate clutches.

As with all Exedy Cerametallic Clutches, the street driveability may be marginal due to chattering and harsh engagement characteristics.

Exedy Clutch Kit Includes:

- Exedy pressure plate
- Exedy clutch disc
- Exedy Flywheel
- Exedy recommended alignment tool
- Exedy recommended throwout bearing
- Exedy general clutch installation instructions

http://www.streetlevelperformance.co...%20Clutch.html

Email from Exedy

Pete,

Thank you for the inquiry.
Yes, we will release Stage 3 (Hyper Single) for Cobalt SS (2.0L S/C) this
Summer.
We have been working with GM Racing, and they won the Time attack race after
SEMA 2005 with this set up.

Part number: GH02SD
This set up includes Lightweight Chrome-moly Flywheel, high torque capacity
sprung hub disc, and anti burst nodular pressure plate with aluminum forged
cover.
It handles 425LBS-ft @ flywheel for circuit use.

Pete,

The available timing in USA for Cobalt SS stage 3 (GH02SD) is still in
September.
But as Evan talked with you before, we have a prototype same with we supplied to
GM Racing in stock, and if you are interested to buy, we can arrange to sell to
you directly only this time.
Thank you for your follow up.

I honestly believe that this will be the best clutch out there for us 2.0L.

Any questions please post in the thread, I will try to answer any questions I can.

[rlinbatonrouge]

I wonder how "marginal" street use will be.

[TheWastedYears]

Originally Posted by rlinbatonrouge

I wonder how "marginal" street use will be.

That means it sounds like a tractor trailer, and engages like the hydraulics on Dr. Dre's 1964 Chevy Impala.

But who cares. It holds 425 ft lbs. My leg needs a workout anyway.

[rlinbatonrouge]

Originally Posted by TheWastedYears

That means it sounds like a tractor trailer, and engages like the hydraulics on Dr. Dre's 1964 Chevy Impala.

But who cares. It holds 425 ft lbs. My leg needs a workout anyway.

You mean the '64 with 16 switches, or more like Coolio's car in the Fantastic Voyage video?

[TheWastedYears]

Slide... slide... slippity slide... doin' burnouts in my Redline goin' 65....