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Originally Posted by Hujan
I understand these were designed to not slip even under 750 ft/lbs. of torque, but how do these hold up to the heat and stresses from a track environment? Given the relatively low-torque nature of this platform (even with forced induction), I believe many would be interested in clutches that are highly durable and can take track abuse moreso than a clutch pack that only excels at the dragstrip. (Not saying this is the case with your product; that is why I am asking.)
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This particular clutch is designed for performance up to 750 ft/lbs. Lower torque loads will not affect the performance of this clutch.
What affects the performance of this clutch is extreme heat that occurs during road racing. All DCT transmission have the same issue, "they have a hard time shedding heat". If you are to road race your DCT without issues, you will need a heavy duty transmission cooler. A transmission cooler will let you avoid the dreaded slow down messages, and at the same time will eliminate premature wearing of the clutch friction plates.
The DCT will perform at its best between 180-220F. Anything outside of these ranges can damage the transmission under severe driving conditions. For example, if the transmission is not up to optimal temperature (160F) it can allow extreme clutch slippage under load. If the transmission is above (220F), the friction plates can prematurely start to delaminate.