KEP Stage 4 Pressure Plate | VW Type 1/2/3 Air-Cooled | 3000 lb Clamp, 200mm (00-4094-0)

Kennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 4 Pressure Plate — 3000 lb Clamp, 200mm

Kennedy Engineered Products (KEP) Stage 4 pressure plate — the top of Kennedy's lineup. 3000 lb of clamping force is purpose-built for serious competition: top-fuel sand drag, nitrous-fed Type 4 builds, anything where slip is unacceptable. Be honest about whether you actually need this much plate — it is brutal on the pedal and unforgiving in traffic.

Vehicle Fitment

• VW Type 1 / Type 2 / Type 3: All years — Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, and Type 3 running a 200 mm flywheel

• Best for: Competition-only — top-tier drag, sand drag, and sand rail; high-output Type 4 builds, nitrous applications, and forced induction

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

• 3000 lb clamping force: The heaviest-clamping VW pressure plate Kennedy offers — built for applications where slip is unacceptable.

• Competition purpose-built: For top-fuel sand drag, nitrous-fed Type 4 builds, and forced-induction engines.

• Removable center ring: Includes a metal ring; the center ring is removable for late-model style applications.

• Disc pairing: Pair only with a KEP 4-puck disc (16-9898-0) — a 6-puck won't bite hard enough for the engagement profile this plate creates.

Technical Specifications

• EMPI Part #: 00-4094-0

• Clamping Force: 3000 lb

• Diameter: 200 mm

• UPC: 707924326116

• Includes: Metal ring; center ring removable for late-model style applications

• Packaging: Boxed

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Stage 4 a street plate? No. It is NOT a street plate — the pedal effort is uncomfortable for daily use, and the abrupt engagement will eventually shock-load and damage your transaxle if you launch on the street.

• How do I know if I need Stage 4? If you can already street-drive comfortably with Stage 3 (2600 lb) and still slip under launch, this is what you reach for. If you haven't tried Stage 3 yet, don't start here.

• Which clutch disc should I pair with it? Pair only with a KEP 4-puck disc (16-9898-0) — a 6-puck won't bite hard enough for the engagement profile this plate creates.

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