whats a double clutch

[typhoon4x4]

i was just over in the challenger section.They where talking about a dual clutch system .Im confused as to what the heck that is ? and what the heck its for and does?

[Hogward]

i was just over in the challenger section.They where talking about a dual clutch system .Im confused as to what the heck that is ? and what the heck its for and does?

Dual disk clutches are for high horsepower applications, and have been around for quite a while. See an example of one here:

http://www.ramclutches.com/Specialty...tch_system.htm

Hope this helps.

--Hog

[typhoon4x4]

OH OK its basicly a very beefed up clutch setup..thats what i figureds.

[BobF's 6POINT1]

If they were talking about a dual clutch automatic, that means thay the next gear is already pre-selected by the second clutch so shifting will be almost instantaneous.

[Hogward]

They were talking about the 2009 Challenger manual transmission model...

[Super T]

These guys are fast :-) Yep, it's basically two clutches back-to-back (arranged a little differently).

If they were talking about a dual clutch automatic, that means thay the next gear is already pre-selected by the second clutch so shifting will be almost instantaneous.

Those are just plain cool... Is anyone using them aside from Audi?

[HemiVCT]

Here's my post about 'Dual Clutch Transmissions'. You'll find some good links w/ info.

Dual Clutch Transmission

[Hemissary]

Double clutch:

I always thought it was two handfulls of, well, you know; Or Steve McQueen in "Bullet" where the poor stang's clutch-plate is going "what the F*** is this turd doing to my face?" Or what those preceding me said...

[fnkychkn]

'08 viper clutch. challenger will most likely use a similar design.


The clutch is a dual disc design. One disc (1) is independent of the pressure plate, located between the pressure plate and flywheel. The second disc (2) is an internal component located between the pressure plates (3) and can not be serviced separately.



NOTE: If either clutch discs or pressure plate is worn or damaged, the independent disc and pressure plate must be replaced as an assembly.

[BoiseHemi]

The new Evo X is coming out with one...they took the technolgy from the F1 cars and word is it is flippin bad ass! The wife is getting rid of her WRX for one....can't wait to drive it! Would be sweet if we had it in our rides. Later!