South Bend Stage 2 Endurance Clutch & Flywheel Kit - VW Mk8 GTI, Golf R

The Southbend DXD Stage 2 Endurance is the best all around high performance clutch kit for your VW Mk8 GTI or Golf R

The DXD Racing Stage 2 Clutch Upgrade is perfect for those who have modified their engines for more horsepower and torque, and are beginning to see the limitations in the stock units. Offered in specific configurations of Daily, Endurance or Drag, the DXD Stage 2 is perfectly matched to your driving style and your specific use. Each Stage 2 Clutch is engineered to specifically support engine modification with increased clamp load and different material choices across the individual Stage 2 configurations.

Recommended usage is daily driving, spirited on-road driving and high performance track driving.

Endurance Clutch Information

Developed with APR Motorsport to support their efforts in Grand-Am road racing, the Endurance configuration focuses on reduced transmission wear and perfect transitions from gear to gear. Kevlar and other more exotic materials are used to hold the power for many hours of abuse and torsion springs are used to damper between the engine and gearbox. Pedal feel is typically only slightly more rigid and initial engagement is certainly manageable resulting in a driveline component that quite handily eliminates any concerns from the Drivers and Crew Chief.

This Heavy Duty Pressure Plate has an increased clamp load with little or no increase in pedal pressure. The Organic disc material has a high metal content that increases the co-efficient of friction by two times over a stock lining and increases rotational strength up to a 12,000 RPM burst point. This clutch system maintains a stock feel while offering strength and durability.

Flywheel Features

Flywheels manufactured by DXD are made from low carbon, hot rolled steel that is highly resistant to warping and perfectly suited for the friction materials mated to them. Single mount CNC machining guarantees precise tolerances and perfect balance exceeding O.E. specifications. Extensive field-testing has been done to determine the proper weight for each specific vehicle and to ensure smooth operation, safety and durability under extreme operating conditions. SFI Approved!

Clutch kit specifications:

• Torque capacity - 465 FT-LBS
• For use with 6 speed manual transmission vehicles

What's Included:

• Stage 2 Endurance clutch disc
• Stage 2 pressure plate
• Lightweight billet flywheel
• Flywheel and pressure plate hardware
• Clutch alignment tool
• Throwout bearing

Fitment/Applications

• 2022+ VW Mk8 GTI 2.0T TSI
• 2022+ VW Mk8 Golf R 2.0T TSI

Why do we offer a rear main seal with this clutch kit?

The rear main seal on the VW TSI engines is prone to leaking. In our extensive experience working on these engines, it is simply a matter of when, not if it will happen. For this reason, we recommend replacing the seal when the transmission is already out of the car to install your new clutch.

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