Info regarding KEP clutch torque capacities.

STOCK 200mm Handles 134 ft. lb. of torque.

KEP 200mm STAGE I - Intended to handle any street VW and smaller lower torque engines. Handles 180 ft. lb. of torque.

KEP 200mm STAGE II - High horsepower VW sandbuggies and most other competition VW uses where the driver is determined to either win or break. Handles 220 ft. lb. of torque.

KEP 200mm STAGE III - Handles 260 ft. lb. of torque.

KEP 200mm STAGE IV - Used by some drag racers who are running very large VW engines and nitrous and drop the hammer at 8000 RPM using an organic disc. Handles 300 ft.lb. of torque.

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228mm Stock - Stock VW Bus pressure plate. Suitable for engines under 3 liter for street use. Handles 200 ft. lb. of torque.

228mm STAGE I - This pressure plate works well in Porsche 911 powered 914's or V6 camper vans. Enjoy good holding power and easy pedal effort. Handles 223 ft. lb. of torque with stock disc.

228mm STAGE II - Very popular for use in V8 powered 914's under 400HP. Handles 273 ft. lbs. of torque with stock disc.

228mm STAGE III - This is the one used by winning unlimited class off road racers. Good for street or race applications with lots of power. Handles 378 ft. lbs. of torque with stock disc.

228mm STAGE IV - Handles 420 ft. lbs. of torque with stock disc