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Racing Clutch Match
Thanks Green Light. I work with TAFC #7703. There are commercial programs available but I haven't found them useful for our application and variables are constrained to the defined database for stock levers and stock clutch discs etc. As we encounter different track conditions (eg starting...- JS3
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- Forum: Transmission, Driveline, Hybrid Drive engineering
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Racing Clutch Match
Fair point, massive amounts of heat, depending on how well the clutch is engaged on a particular run, would impact the coefficient of friction on the disks as they may glaze over etc. I'm keen on at least getting the math right for plate load. Ive seen various calcs for measuring coefficent of...- JS3
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- Forum: Transmission, Driveline, Hybrid Drive engineering
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Racing Clutch Match
Im trying to figure out plate load math, torque capacity formulas for a drag racing clutch. Crower pedal type used in the NHRA alcohol dragster/funny car classes. These are 3 disk, lever type with counter weight and static springs. Any clues? I'd like to build a spreadsheet to make tuning...- JS3
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