Page 5 - New Product Press Releases

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, June 21, 2016 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released new clutch kits for the BMW E36 and E46 3-series.

ACT’s new clutch kits for the 3-series include a Heavy Duty pressure plate, a choice of disc, release bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool. The Heavy Duty pressure plate incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 43% increase in clamp force over the stock unit.

The ACT Street clutch kits combine the Heavy Duty pressure plate with a performance organic street disc. The disc features premium organic friction materials able to withstand increased heat and abuse, steel-backed linings...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, June 21, 2016 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) is pleased to introduce its new high performance twin-disc clutch kits for GM 8-Bolt LSX Engines.

ACT twin-disc clutch kits offer a wide range of street-friendly to race-ready options with torque capacities ranging from 875-1515 ft.-lbs. These kits offer two discs, which results in nearly twice the disc surface area compared to a conventional clutch design, and that means better wear characteristics, a higher heat capacity and longer life. The twin-disc kits include ACT’s proprietary Positive Lift Floater system, which automatically compensates for disc wear...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, April 26, 2016 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a new family of spring centered clutch kits for the 2013-2015 Ford Focus ST.

ACT’s new clutch kits for the Focus ST are designed for use with ACT’s Streetlite flywheel (included in kit) and also include a Heavy Duty pressure plate, a choice of disc, release bearing assembly, and alignment tool. The Heavy Duty pressure plate incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 33% increase in clamp force over the stock unit.

The ACT spring centered street clutch kit combines the Heavy Duty pressure plate with a spring centered performance organic street...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, April 26, 2016 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a new 240mm conversion kit family for the 2006-2015 Subaru WRX.

This new upgrade kit has allowed ACT to utilize a 240mm disc instead of the original 230mm included in ACT’s SB5 clutch kits. ACT’s 240mm upgrade kits provide more heat capacity, lower pedal effort, and a more efficient pressure plate design for better overall feel and drivability. By designing a more efficient pressure plate, ACT has also been able to make an Xtreme version for the WRX 5-speed applications. These Xtreme pressure plates offer 21% more torque capacity than ACT’s previous SB5 kits.

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LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, Jan. 26, 2016 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a new family of clutch kits for the 2013-2015 Ford Focus ST.

ACT’s new clutch kits for the Focus ST are designed for use with the OE Dual Mass Flywheel and include a Heavy Duty pressure plate, a choice of disc, release bearing assembly and alignment tool. The Heavy Duty pressure plate incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 33% increase in clamp force over the stock unit.

The ACT street clutch kit combine the Heavy Duty pressure plate with a performance organic street disc. The disc features premium organic friction materials able to withstand...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, Jan. 26, 2016 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a new family of clutch kits for the Seat and Volkswagen 2.8L 6 speed applications; see attached spec sheet for a detailed application list.

ACT’s new clutch kits for the 2.8L 6 speed include a Heavy Duty pressure plate, Streetlite flywheel, a choice of disc, release bearing, and alignment tool. The Heavy Duty pressure plate incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 35% increase in clamp force over the stock unit.

The ACT Street clutch kits combine the Heavy Duty pressure plate with a performance organic street disc. The disc features premium...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, Jan. 26, 2016 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a new family of clutch kits for the Seat and Volkswagen 2.0L Turbo FSI 6 speed applications.

ACT’s new clutch kits for the 2.0L Turbo FSI 6 speed include a Heavy Duty pressure plate, Streetlite flywheel, a choice of disc, release bearing, and alignment tool. The Heavy Duty pressure plate incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 30% increase in clamp force over the stock unit.

The ACT Street clutch kits combine the Heavy Duty pressure plate with a performance organic street disc. The disc features premium organic friction materials able...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, Jan. 26, 2016 —Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a new family of clutch kits for the Seat and Volkswagen 2.0L Turbo TSI 6 speed applications.

ACT’s new clutch kits for the 2.0L Turbo TSI 6 speed include a Heavy Duty pressure plate, Streetlite flywheel, a choice of disc, release bearing, and alignment tool. The Heavy Duty pressure plate incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 30% increase in clamp force over the stock unit.

The ACT Street clutch kits combine the Heavy Duty pressure plate with a performance organic street disc. The disc features premium organic friction materials able...