clutch tech

A clutch pressure plate is a spring-loaded plate bolted to the engine’s flywheel. It applies clamping force to the clutch disc that is splined to the transmission input shaft. When […]

A little while ago, we showed you a video from Mantic Clutch USA that explained what a hydraulic throwout bearing is. Well, the gang from Mantic Clutch is back, and […]

If you’re doing any work in or around your clutch (or replacing it altogether), there’s a good chance you’ll come across a component called a throwout bearing, or more specifically […]

Q: I am getting ready to add a supercharger, cylinder heads, and a hotter camshaft to my 2012 Chevy Camaro SS. It’s my daily driver that I also autocross and […]

The good people at RAM Clutches have been helping their customers properly install performance clutches for decades. But today, we’re going to share RAM Clutches’ top tips for setting up […]

Does a hydraulic system make the clutch pedal effort easier than a mechanical linkage? A friend of mine says the effort will be the same because all the force is […]

Some old habits die hard. That applies to many things, but certainly to hot rods and street/strip cars. Take the basic clutch for example: In the 1970s, the clutch package […]

There’s much to consider when replacing or upgrading a clutch in your car or truck. Today’s video is going to clarify anything you might be confused about, and help you […]

While it may be easy to see why a manual-transmission vehicle needs a clutch, understanding exactly how it works is something else entirely. But the gang at Learn Engineering is […]

Few things bring smiles to the faces of hot rod enthusiasts like rowing through the gears of a manual-equipped car. Many folks still prefer the simple joy of stick shift driving over […]