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LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, April 30th, 2020 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a range of clutch kits for the BMW M54 6-Speed Applications.

ACT’s new Clutch Kits for the BMW M54 include a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate, a choice of Disc, Release Bearing and Alignment Tool. The Heavy Duty Pressure Plate incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 51% 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 for high-burst strength and modifications...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, April 30th, 2020 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) is pleased to announce our new Streetlite Flywheel, for BMW M54 6-Speed Applications.

This Flywheel is a lightweight, single-mass upgrade to the OEM Dual-Mass Flywheel for these applications. It is designed for performance and affordability without compromising a smooth idle. This one-piece, forged Chromoly Steel Flywheel is CNC- machined and features induction-hardened, integral ring gear for increased durability. ACT Flywheels are engineered for strength and allow costeffective resurfacing.

Driver and spectator safety are a top priority at ACT. Each ACT flywheel is certified to meet SFI Specification 1.1 standards...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, April 30th, 2020 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a range of Clutch Kits for the BMW N51 and N52 Applications.

ACT’s new Clutch Kits for the BMW N51 and N52 include a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate, a choice of Disc, Release Bearing and Alignment Tool. The Heavy Duty Pressure Plate incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 51% 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 for high-burst strength and...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, April 30th, 2020 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) is pleased to announce our new Streetlite Flywheel, for BMW N51 and N52 Applications

This Flywheel is a lightweight, single-mass upgrade to the OEM Dual-Mass Flywheel for these applications. It is designed for performance and affordability without compromising a smooth idle. This one-piece, forged Chromoly steel flywheel is CNC- machined and features an induction-hardened, integral ring gear for increased durability. ACT flywheels are engineered for strength and allow costeffective resurfacing.

Driver and spectator safety are a top priority at ACT. Each ACT Flywheel is certified to meet SFI Specification 1.1 standards...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, December 20th, 2019 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a range of clutch kits for the 2017-2019 Honda Civic Type R.

The 10th Generation Civic Type R is the ultimate Honda-lovers goal. Already responsive and powerful as delivered, this latest platform is being explored for serious transformations in power output. As those improvements surpass the capabilities of the OE clutch components, ACT is again stepping up to provide the latest clutch developments - just as Honda drivers have counted on for over two decades.

ACT’s new Clutch Kits for the Civic Type R include a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate, Streetlite Flywheel, a choice of Disc...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, December 20th, 2019 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a range of clutch kits for the 2017-2018 Honda Civic and for the 2017-2019 Civic Si 1.5L Turbo.

Honda’s exciting 10th Generation Civic has created a big stir in the aftermarket. Many performance upgrades are being offered that have resulted in OE clutch and flywheel overload. ACT has provided solutions Honda drivers have counted on for over two decades, and we are proud to bring the very latest in clutch technology to the new Civic.

ACT’s new Clutch Kits for the Honda Civic include a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate, Streetlite Flywheel, a choice of Disc, Release Bearing, Pilot Bearing and Alignment...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, Novermber 21, 2019 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) is pleased to announce our new high inertia Pro-Mass Flywheel for all 2012-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK manual shift models.

The 44lb Pro-Mass Flywheel boasts a 28% increase of inertia reducing the chance of stalling or rapid RPM loss, making drivability easier over tough obstacles and terrain. For versatility, ACT’s new Flywheel is a direct replacement to the OEM Flywheel and can be used with the OEM 11” Clutch but offers the benefit of 16% more clutch surface area when combined with the ACT Clutch. A second bolt pattern is also drilled for use with the earlier 10.5” JK Clutch if desired.

For the assurance of safety, each...

LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, November 21, 2019 — Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) is pleased to announce new Clutch Kits for the 2012-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK.

ACT’s new Clutch Kits for the Jeep Wrangler include a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate, a choice of Disc, Release Bearing, Pilot Bearing, and Alignment Tool. ACT’s Heavy Duty Pressure Plate will increase torque capacity, durability and clutch life by providing 21% more clamping force, increased surface area, exclusive ductile iron casting, and hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear.

The ACT Performance Street Clutch Kit combines the Heavy Duty Pressure Plate with a Performance Organic Street Disc for smooth engagement and predictable...

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 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.

The ACT...