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When is it time to upgrade your clutch? | Articles

When is it time to upgrade your clutch? | Articles

The traditional manual transmission may be declining in popularity, but for the great majority of enthusiasts attending track days, road races and autocrosses, the old-school stick-and-clutch setup is still the weapon of choice. We may see a day when the desire for true manual transmissions in new cars is fueled more by nostalgia than performance numbers, but they aren’t going away any time soon.

And because of that, lots of effort and technology are still being poured into clutch development by high-performance aftermarket companies and OEMs. So before we dive into this special section covering clutches, let’s review a few basics and discuss why a clutch upgrade may be something to consider.

How Does Clutch Magic Happen?

For your car to move, there needs to be a mechanical connection…

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