2009 Pontiac G8 Clutch Systems

Schaeffler has played a crucial role in the development from mechanical to hydraulic clutch release systems. Over many years, Schaeffler has gained extensive expertise in the complete clutch release systems.

AT FLEX PLATE

As performance levels increase, an O.E. style flexplate just won’t cut it and a stronger option is a necessity to prevent transmission and/or converter failure. B&M has you covered with our high performance flexplate designed for GM 1998-up 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L & 6.0L LS engines with 6-bolt crankshaft flange, including 2010-15 Camaro with L99 engine. Features include high tensile strength steel construction to resist elongation and cracking, 10.75 and 11.06 inch converter mounting locations, 168 tooth ring gear with double-sided welds for added strength and comes with SFI 29.1 safety certification insuring the ultimate in safety and performance. The assembly is finished with a Zinc plating and Chromate Conversion Coating for added corrosion resistance and durability. B&M SFI approved flexplates are ideal for extreme duty race applications as well as street cars, tow vehicles or other vehicles needing the added protection and toughness that B&M has been delivering since 1953. Note: Will not fit 1999-00 6.0L applications with 0.400 inch extended crank flange/flat flexplate or 1999-00 4.8L engines that originally came with a manual transmission. A flexplate spacer is required for retrofitting Non LS era transmissions to LS engines.

Product Features:

• NHRA/IHRA Legal For All Classes
• Includes SFI Certification Sticker
• Ideal For Street Applications
• To Extreme Duty Racing
• To High RPM Use

Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flex plate. The flex plates connects the engine and transmission. Most flex plates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. The job of a flex plate is to allow for expansion of the torque converter as engine RPM increases. The constant expansion and contraction of a flex plate over time can result cracks and/or shearing of the flex plate. A damaged flex plate can create serious (expensive) damage. Broken flex plates can not be repaired, they must be replaced. ATP flex plates are made of high quality steel and contain the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth just like the original part to ensure long life and durability

Product Features:

• Balanced to factory specs
• Fit and function like the original parts
• Restores normal operation

Flexplate GM Ls

LuK: The brand professionals trust! For over thirty years, automotive aftermarket technicians have staked their reputation – and their customers’ satisfaction – on LuK RepSet(R) clutch components. Each set contains everything you need to get the job done right: new clutch, disc, pilot bearing (where required), spline tool and lubricant. As an original-equipment supplier, LuK develops the performance specifications for individual vehicle applications. LuK offers the highest in-house manufactured content of any supplier in the industry.

GM Genuine Parts Clutch Pilot Bearings are designed, engineered, and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors. These bearings support the end of the transmission input shaft while the clutch is disengaged. They are located in the center of the flywheel in the crankshaft flange. GM Genuine Parts are the true OE parts installed during the production of or validated by General Motors for GM vehicles. Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE).

Product Features:

• Support the end of the transmission input shaft while the clutch is disengaged
• Allows for smooth changing of gears
• Helps keep transmission input shaft properly aligned
• Some GM Genuine Parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco GM Original Equipment (OE)
• GM Genuine Parts are designed, engineered and tested to rigorous standards, and are backed by General Motors
• GM Engineers design and validate OE parts specifically for your Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, or Cadillac vehicle
• GM regularly updates production and service part designs to integrate new materials and technologies

The importance of pressure plate bolts in a racing or Hi-Performance street application cannot be emphasized nearly enough. These fasteners play a key role in both the performance and safety of a vehicle. Because of this, ARP has developed special pressure plate bolts that are application specific to ensure the optimum grip length. ARP offers High Performance Series bolts that are made from a premium grade chrome moly and hardened to a nominal tensile strength of 180,000 PSI. The Pro Series bolts, originally developed for NASCAR competition, are stronger and rated at 200,000 PSI. Both models feature a large diameter, low profile design. Complete with washers.

Product Features:

• High Performance Series Bolts That Are Made From A Premium Grade Chrome Moly And Hardened To A Nominal Tensile Strength Of 180,000 PSI
• Special Application Specific Pressure Plate Bolts To Ensure The Optimum Grip Length
• Large Diameter, Low Profile Design
• Complete With Washers
• Sold As A Kit
• 180,000 PSI

Schaeffler has played a crucial role in the development from mechanical to hydraulic clutch release systems. Over many years, Schaeffler has gained extensive expertise in the complete clutch release systems.