KEP 200mm 4-Puck Clutch Disc — Aggressive Engagement, Sprung Hub | VW Race & Off-Road (16-9898-0)

Kennedy (KEP) 200mm 4-Puck Clutch Disc — Aggressive Engagement, Sprung Hub — VW Race & Off-Road (16-9898-0)

Kennedy Engineered Products (KEP) 200 mm 4-puck clutch disc — the more aggressive of Kennedy's two 200 mm puck-style discs. The 4-puck pattern grabs harder and faster than 6-puck or full-faced discs, making it the go-to choice for drag launches, sand drag, and competition use where on/off engagement is acceptable.

Puck-style discs replace the full friction surface of a stock disc with a smaller number of pads ("pucks") bonded to a sprung steel hub. Fewer pucks = less contact area = more aggressive on/off engagement and higher peak grab. The 4-puck (this one) is meant for engines and drivers who launch hard and want maximum hookup; for a more streetable feel with a still-significant grip upgrade, the KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) is the better choice.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3 (Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, Type 3): engines with a 200 mm flywheel

• Use: drag racing, sand drag, off-road competition

• Pair with: a KEP pressure plate (Stage 1 1700 lb or higher) sized to your engine output

• Not recommended for daily street use: engagement is much more abrupt than a stock disc

Why Choose Kennedy Engineered Products?

Kennedy has been building performance clutches for air-cooled VWs since the 1970s and remains the reference brand for serious engine builders. Made in the USA. If the engine in front of your transaxle is making real power, KEP is what holds it together.

Key Features & Benefits

• 4-puck pattern: harder, faster grab than 6-puck or full-faced discs for maximum hookup

• Sprung hub: absorbs driveline shock during engagement

• Competition-proven: built for drag, sand, and off-road use

• Made in the USA

Technical Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 16-9898-0

• Kennedy Reference: 132004PDR01

• Diameter: 200 mm

• Puck count: 4

• Hub: sprung (absorbs driveline shock during engagement)

• UPC: 707924489040

• Sold: individually

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the difference between the 4-puck and 6-puck? Fewer pucks means less contact area, more aggressive on/off engagement, and higher peak grab. The 4-puck (this one) is for hard launches and maximum hookup; the KEP 6-puck (16-9899-0) is more streetable.

• Is this disc good for daily street driving? No — it is not recommended for daily street use; engagement is much more abrupt than a stock disc.

• Does it have a sprung hub? Yes — the sprung hub absorbs driveline shock during engagement.

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