Have a Modified street or track powered LS vehicle with T56 or TR6060 Gearbox and need help finding the correct clutch? We've put together a guide for selecting the best clutch for your power and application needs.
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Engine Mods |
Type Of Use |
Recommended Clutch |
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Exhaust and / or Intake |
Street |
HD Organic Single Plate |
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Mild / Street Cam |
Street / Light Track |
HD Cushioned Ceramic / Organic Twin Plate |
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Cam Only, up to 1,000NM @ FW |
Track |
HD Button Ceramic |
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Supercharged or Turbo Charged |
Street |
Organic or Cushioned Ceramic Twin Plate |
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Supercharged or Turbo Charged |
Track |
Ceramic Twin Plate |
Unsure on the difference between Organic, Cushioned Ceramic & Button Ceramic? We've got you.
Organic
An organic clutch is a sprung centre, cushioned disc made from a blend of fibres, resins, rubber, and metallic particles. It is the most common standard for everyday passenger vehicles, prioritized for its smooth, comfortable engagement and quiet operation in stop-and-go traffic.
It is best for driveability, however it has a lower friction coefficient making it susceptible to slipping under high heat loads.
Ceramic
A ceramic clutch features friction discs lined with hard, heat-resistant ceramic or metallic materials rather than traditional organic compounds.
It’s higher friction coefficient rating makes it more excel in high heat and high torque applications.
Ceramic clutches come in two main styles:
Cushioned
A cushioned ceramic clutch bridges the gap between track-ready heat tolerance and daily drivability. By riveting a ceramic friction facing to a flexible, curved "marcel" segment, it allows progressive pedal engagement. This design eliminates the harsh, "on-or-off" jerky grab typical of rigid racing clutches.
Button
A sprung button ceramic clutch is a high-performance plate designed for track, motorsport, or heavily modified street vehicles. It uses a segmented, button-style friction disc made of highly heat-resistant ceramic, combined with a central sprung hub.
Removing the marcel spring used in the cushioned plates gives the button clutch an almost instant engagement (commonly known as a on/off engagement point) making it more suitable for track and motorsport use and less for street driving.
