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Centerforce Clutches and Flywheels for Street and Race Applications

 

Midway Industries Centerforce ® division is proud to be recognized as the leading manufacturer of performance clutch and pressure plate systems in the United States. Centerforce’s reputation as the clutch system of choice stretches back to the early 1980’s when legendary Hot Rodder and SEMA Hall of Fame member, Bill Hays sought to cure problems with existing designs while developing a competition-rated clutch/pressure plate system suitable for use with non-asbestos friction facings. Bill’s remarkable innovation was soon patented as the Centerforce Weighted Clutch System. The Centerforce design applies proven principles of weight and centrifugal force to develop the increased clamping loads modern clutch facings require while maintaining easy pedal effort and eliminating old-style diaphragm “over-center” problems disastrous to high-performance engines.

In 1982, the Hays family founded Midway Industries, Inc. to meet growing national demand for Centerforce products. Subsequent invention and patents covering the Centerforce ® II, Centerforce Dual Friction ®, Centerforce ® LMC Series and DFX ® Series Clutch System, demonstrate a commitment to the continuous research, product development and improvement that propelled Centerforce products into the industry leaders they are today.

Midway Industries has been a long time member and supporter of both SEMA and PWA. Representative awards include SEMA and Hot Rod magazines Best New Performance Street Award for the Centerforce Dual Friction Clutch System. Nominated several times for PWA’s Manufacturer of the Year, Midway’s Centerforce division won the prestigious award in 1998. Centerforce products have likewise collected numerous other new product and packaging awards while striving to continue that legacy. Starting from a small speed shop in Midway City, California, the Centerforce brand has earned a well-deserved reputation for reliability and durability where ever superior clutch performance and easy operation are preferred. Midway Industries has always been responsive to customer demand, with continuous investment in state of the art technology, research and quality control. When expansion was needed, the Midway team sought out the ideal location for its employees and growth, eventually selecting Prescott, Arizona for construction of a new 48,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The move was nearly transparent, with over 90% of the Centerforce team moving to Prescott.

Continuous development and improvement of product offerings is reflected in the unique features of the Centerforce clutch line being protected under nine (9) separate U.S. patents. Accesspeed is proud to offer Centerforce products to our customers. With our low price match guarantee, you will always find the best combination of price and selection at Accesspeed.

Below are some of the great Centerforce products offered by Accesspeed:

  • Clutch Kits
  • Multi-Disc Clutch Kits
  • Dual Disc Clutch
  • Triple Disc Clutch
  • Billet Steel Flywheels
  • Billet Aluminum Flywheels
  • Clutch Covers
  • Clutch Discs
  • Clutch Cover and Disc
  • Alignment Tools
  • Bolt Kits
  • Hydraulics
  • Pilot Bearings
  • Release Bearings

 


Clutch and Transmission » Flywheels and Flexplates

Flywheels and Flexplates

 

What is a flywheel?

In a motorized vehicle, the flywheel is the interface between the clutch mechanism and the transmission. It is a large gear-looking metal disc, with teeth around its outer edge. The purpose of the teeth is to allow the starter to engage and turn the engine over.

 

Which is better steel or aluminum flywheel?

For street use, which requires stop and go driving, a steel flywheel is the best choice. The heavier weight of steel stores more energy than aluminum, which helps with momentum as you start rolling. For performance driving and racing, the type of driving you do sill dictate which flywheel material is recommended. For example, if you drag race, then a steel flywheel is better, as it provides a stronger launch off the line. If you do road course racing or run cones solo at your local parking lot, an aluminum flywheel is better, as you will be able to accelerate out of corners quicker.