Top Fuel Centrifugal Clutch Explained

How do top fuel dragsters put down up to 10, 000 horsepower It s all done through a slipping multiplate centrifugal clutch. The clutch has fingers on it which, under rotation, will provide pressure on the clutch pack. As more fingers press down at higher rotational speeds, the clutch pack compresses further, locking up the clutch and allowing for the full engine torque to be supplied to the wheels. The difference between a good run and a bad run in the NHRA all comes down to how well you execute clutch slip and provide the absolute maximum torque to the driven wheels without them fully breaking loose. Related Videos: Top Fuel Dragster Multiplate Clutches Centrifugal Clutches Please feel free to rate, comment, and subscribe And don t forget to check out my Facebook page: To help create more videos, check out my Patreon page Also check out my official website: Make suggestions, learn through logically ordered lessons, read FAQs, and plan your future Also on Twitter: NEW VIDEO EVERY WEDNESDAY