Competition Clutches
For many years AP Racing has been a world leader in the design and
manufacture of competition clutch systems. And although they manufacture
five other diameters (115mm, 127mm, 140mm, 200mm, 215mm) in cerametallic or
sintered drive disks, the following information is about their most popular and historically
copied, 184mm (7-1/4") sintered disk assembly.
In
our opinion, for single disc clutch users wanting long term worry free usage, the smaller 140mm (5.5") that
so engine builders push, will not hold up as well as the 184mm assembly, no
mater which manufactures produces it.
Left A-Ring Type, Center Lug Type, Right
Sintered Disc.
Push type release - The most popular type of diaphragm spring clutch where the release bearing is pushed against the diaphragm spring fingers (i.e. towards the flywheel) to release the clutch.
CP2116-"A" Ring, Steel Cover with drive plates, weight 3.1kg
(6.8lb)
| CP2116-CRV | *CP2116-ORA | CP2116-GRN | |
| Torque Cap. (Max) | 425Nm(313lb/ft) | 280Nm(207lb/ft) | 195Nm(144lb/ft) |
| Release Load, Max worn | 347 daN | 222 daN | 154 daN |
| Complete assy. inertia (kgm2) | 0.018 | 0.018 | 0.018 |
| Set-Up Height New in mm | 23.44 / 21.20 | 23.72 / 21.47 | 23.72 / 21.50 |
- Adapter ring clutch-ring machined from aluminum alloy
6 Bolt Cover
Normal Duty
Low Wear Rate
Individually Tested, Balanced, Clutch Load and Function
CP7371-"Lug" type machined alloy cover with drive plates, weight 2.7kg (5.95lb)
"Black Magic"
| CP7371-NE90-SF | *CP7371-OE90-SF | CP7371-CE90-SF | |
| Torque Cap. (Max) | 219Nm(161lb/ft) | 312Nm(230lb/ft) | 475Nm(350lb/ft) |
| Release Load, Max worn | 154 daN | 222 daN | 347 daN |
| Complete assy. inertia (kgm2) | 0.0155 | 0.0155 | 0.0155 |
| Set-Up Height New in mm | 26.2 / 23.94 | 24.77 / 22.47 | 23.93 / 21.65 |
- One piece Machined Lug Drive Cover
6 Bolt Cover
Normal Duty
Low Wear Rate
Lower Weight
Individually Tested, Balanced, Clutch Load and Function
CP2012 Driven Plates
For Single or Back to Back (twin) Applications
Sintered Driven Plate
- A thin layer of metallic friction material which is sintered directly onto a steel disc.
- Primarily used in race applications
- Compact installation
- Low inertia
- Lightweight
Driven Plate Thickness
- New 2.63mm (.103")Nom
- Worn 1.88mm (.74")Min.
CP2012-165FM3 - 1"X23 spline
CP2012-166FM3 - 7/8"X20 spline
CP2012-199FM3 - 29mm X10 spline
CP2012-171FM3 - 1 5/32"X26 spline
Upgrade your *******, single disc 184mm clutch, with the proven performance
of an AP Racing clutch assembly or sintered driven disc.
Maintenance
- Regular inspection and maintenance is essential to maintain optimum clutch performance. Excessive heat generation (often witnessed by discoloration of steel pressure plates) due to prolonged or repeated slip can result in loss of diaphragm spring load as well as driven plate damage. In such cases the clutch should be replaced. Pressure plate working faces should be checked for flatness using a straight edge and feeler gauge. 'Out of flat" pressure plates or driven plates can result in difficulties releasing the clutch and consequently drag. Pressure plates should be replaced when worn, or more than 0.10mm (0.004") out of flat.
- Replace driven plates if there are signs of damage or when thickness has been reduced to the figures given for each individual clutch.
For other AP Racing clutches or sub assemblies, contact our sales department for assistance.
