Kennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 3 pressure plate — the workhorse of Kennedy's lineup for serious drag and sand competition. 2600 lb of clamping force is the threshold where puck-style discs really start to make sense; full-faced street discs will struggle to bite this hard without slipping under launch.

Application

• VW Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3 with 200 mm flywheel
• Drag racing, sand drag, off-road competition
• Strong stroker / big-bore builds making serious torque
• Pair with a KEP 4-puck disc (16-9898-0) for race use or KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) for occasional street duty

Where Stage 3 fits in the KEP lineup

The Kennedy stage number scales with clamping force — each step up holds more torque but also requires more left-leg effort at the pedal. Stage 3 (this plate, 2600 lb) is the most popular competition-grade plate — enough clamping force for most serious builds, without the brutal pedal effort of Stage 4. If you're making over 200 hp at the flywheel or launching off the line hard, this is the right answer. Daily street drivers should look at Stage 1 (1700 lb) or Stage 2 (2100 lb).

Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 00-4093-0
• Clamping Force: 2600 lb
• Diameter: 200 mm
• UPC: 707924326109
• Includes metal ring; center ring is removable for late-model style applications
• Boxed packaging

About Kennedy Engineered Products

Kennedy has been building performance clutches for air-cooled VWs since the 1970s and remains the reference brand for serious engine builders. Made in the USA. If the engine in front of your transaxle is making real power, KEP is what holds it together.