[Supras] Clutch cooling?

[cthommes at adelphia.net]

And even if it did help, it would also a point of entry for road debris, dust, and probably most importantly: water.

-Craig

---- Jeff Mohler <speedtoys.racing at gmail.com> wrote: 
> I see the idea, but the cooling effect isnt going to reach the
> friction surfaces directly...they would be cooled from the flywheel/PP
> being cooled from surfaces far from the friction area.
> 
> Its just like brake pads..the temperature/friction capabilities of the
> friction material AS its being used/engaged will not be affected by
> any cooling in real time when you really need it the most if youre at
> the edge.
> 
> Could you help this out by not applying power until the clutch is
> fully engaged instead of asking for MORE slip to become forward moving
> power?   The heat comes from slip, prevent it as best you can.
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Feb 11, 2008 at 8:34 AM, Walker, Brian (Rich. Dist)
> <Brian.Walker2 at vdot.virginia.gov> wrote:
> > I don't know how much some of you have thought about clutch cooling but
> >  it seems that if the assembly were better vented it might help to combat
> >  slipping under high load/heat conditions. We were thinking of modifying
> >  the front plate with a screen (to prevent debris from entering the bell
> >  housing but allow air to flow in) Also were thinking of doing the same
> >  to the inspection plates since the air passages here are very small. Has
> >  anyone done this or foresee problems? Thoughts?
> >
> >  Brian W-88T
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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