VDMR1219NHD: Holden Commodore 3.8 Ltr LN3 VT/VY, V6 HeavyDuty Clutch Kit w/ SM

PHC's Spotlight for October: Holden Commodore 3.8 Ltr LN3 VT/VY, V6 Heavy Duty Clutch Kit with Solid Mass Flywheel

VDMR1219NHD

PHC Heavy Duty Clutch Kit With Single Mass Flywheel

MAKE	MODEL	ENGINE	ENGINE SIZE	SERIES	YEAR
Holden	Commodore	V6 12V OHV	3.8 Ltr	LG2 (L36) VS	1996-2000
Holden	Commodore	V6 12V OHV	3.8 Ltr	LG2 (L36) VS	1996-1997
Holden	Commodore	V6 12V OHV	3.8 Ltr	LG2 (L36) VS	1996-1997
Holden	Commodore	V6 12V OHV	3.8 Ltr	LN3 (L36) VT	1997-2000
Holden	Commodore	V6 12V OHV	3.8 Ltr	LN3 (L36) VX	2000-2002
Holden	Commodore	V6 12V OHV	3.8 Ltr	LN3 (L36) VY	2002-2004
Holden	Commodore S. Storm	V6 12V OHV	3.8 Ltr	LN3 (L36) VU	2000-2002
Holden	Commodore Police	V6 12V OHV	3.8 Ltr	LN3 (L36) VT	1997-2000
Holden	Commodore Police	V6 12V OHV	3.8 Ltr	LN3 (L36) VX	2000-2002
Holden	Commodore Police	V6 12V OHV	3.8 Ltr	LN3 (L36) VY	2002-2004
Holden	Berlina	V6 12V OHV	3.8 Ltr	LG2 (L36) VS	1996-1997

The Holden Commodore 3.8 Ltr LN3 VT/VY series is a popular vehicle known for its affordability, drivability, and collectible appeal. Its 3.8-liter V6 engine offers a balance of power and efficiency, making it a reliable and practical choice for everyday driving. With an average fuel consumption of 10-12 liters per 100 kilometers, it provides a good mix of performance and economy.

It's highly upgradeable, with a variety of aftermarket parts and accessories available for both performance and aesthetic enhancements. As a family car, it offers a spacious interior, safety features, and comfort, making it ideal for commutes and outings. Additionally, its stylish design and growing reputation as a classic car make it a sought-after collectible.

Customization options are vast, from performance parts to cosmetic upgrades, allowing owners to personalize their vehicles.

VDMR1219NHD is designed to replace the Original Equipment (OE) unit including the OE flywheel. This kit includes a dual mass replacement flywheel which converts the clutch system to a solid mass flywheel (SMF). Changing from a dual mass flywheel (DMF) to a solid flywheel (SMF) increases the reliability of your clutch system and allows the flywheel to be machined for longer life. However you might experience slightly more noise or vibration compared to a DMF clutch system. Designed and manufactured to replace the clutch system installed as Original Equipment, a Heavy Duty replacement clutch kit features a torque capacity increase due to a higher clamp load (typically 20% increase compared with original equipment (OE). Each component has been thoroughly tested and developed for a specific application. This range provides a Quality Assured replacement part that will meet or exceed the requirements of the original unit. After 18 years of experience in developing and manufacturing clutch kits for OEM and Aftermarket use, PHC is the trusted source for a complete range of Clutch Kits suited to your vehicle.

DMR vs. DMF Flywheels

Dual Mass Flywheel Replacements (DMR) move the damping system from the flywheel to the clutch disc/plate. This returns the flywheel back to a conventional solid mass flywheel and the driveline dampening to the clutch disc.

To effectively dampen driveline noise and vibrations a multi rate (MR) clutch disc is used in DMF conversion kits (DMR). This MR clutch disc uses a torsional damper with separated first and second stage dampers. The dampener is tuned for low torque low angularity dampening as well has high toque, high angularity dampening.

Advantages Over a DMF

Increased ability to handle higher torque
Greater reliability
Better thermal dynamics
Cost efficient: Both on the initial purchase and ongoing with the ability to machine the flywheel

Note: as dual mass replacement/conversion (DMR) clutch kits do not as effectively dampen driveline noise or vibration an increased vibration and noise might be detectable especially at low RPMs. However, this will not damage the vehicle’s driveline.

This clutch kit comes with a parts and labour warranty period of 1 year or 20,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first).

Clutch Plate Dimensions: 238mm x 23T x 26.2mm

This kit includes

Cover Assembly
Clutch Plate
Release Bearing
Spigot Bearing
Solid Mass Flywheel

FULL CLUTCH KIT RANGE
PART #	DETAILS	INCLUSION	TORQUE CAPACITY
PART #	DETAILS	INCLUSION	RATED	PEAK
VDMR1219NHD	HD Clutch Kit Inc SMF	HD cover assembly with 20% (typical) increase in torque capacity / clamp load, Clutch plate, Release bearing , Spigot Bearing, Solid Mass Flywheel (SMF)	447Nm	558Nm
VDMR1219N	Clutch Kit Inc SMF	Cover assembly, Clutch plate, Release bearing, Spigot Bearing, Solid Mass Flywheel (SMF)	Meets/Exceeds OE Specs
VDMF1219N	Clutch Kit Inc DMF	Cover assembly, Clutch plate, Release bearing, Spigot Bearing, Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF)	Meets/Exceeds OE Specs
V1219NHD-MR	Heavy Duty Clutch Kit	Heavy duty cover assembly with 20% (typical) increase in torque capacity / clamp load, Clutch plate, Release bearing	447Nm	558Nm
V1219N-MR	Clutch Kit Suit PHC SMF	Cover assembly, Clutch plate, Release bearing	Meets/Exceeds OE Specs
V1219N	Clutch Kit	Cover assembly, Clutch plate, Release bearing	Meets/Exceeds OE Specs