This pressure plate
is the largest diameter we could make fit on the Fiero
flywheel. The stock pressure plate on the Fiero is 9-1/8"
diameter with a surface area of 35.93 square inches with a clamp
pressure of 1100 to 1300 lbs. This clamping pressure is found
in most stock manufactured clutches.
Our West Coast
Fiero pressure plate has a diameter of 9-11/16 inches, with a
surface area of 44.23 square inches and a clamp force of 1750
lbs. This pressure plate is about the largest diameter that
will fit into a Fiero bell housing and still bolt to the flywheel.
The increase in
surface area and clamping pressure will add a significant amount of
horsepower and torque carrying capability. When installing
engine conversions or building high output 60 degree engines, such
as turbo-charging, this is the pressure plate of choice. |
