Monthly Archives: April 2016

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 Street clutch kits combine one of the pressure plate choices with a performance organic street disc. The disc features premium organic friction materials able to withstand increased heat and abuse, steel-backed linings for highburst strength and modifications engineered for quicker shifting. The ACT Street clutch kit provides a moderate and consistent pedal feel, smooth engagement and significantly improved durability. These kits meet SFI Spec 1.1 and have increased torque capacity up to 510 ft.-lbs.

The ACT Race clutch kits combine one of the pressure plate choices with a cerametallic Xtreme Race disc, which is available in 6- and 4-pad spring-centered and rigid-hub designs. These discs are highly durable while allowing for quick shifting. The Xtreme Race discs are for high-powered engines and recommended for track use only. The ACT Race clutch kits meet SFI Spec 1.1 and are rated to hold up to 650 ft.-lbs. of torque at the crank.

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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 disc. The disc features premium organic friction materials able to withstand increased heat and abuse, steel-backed linings for high-burst strength and modifications engineered for quicker shifting. The ACT Street clutch kit provides a moderate and consistent pedal feel, smooth engagement and significantly improved durability. These kits meet SFI Spec 1.1 and have increased torque capacity up to 445 ft.-lbs.

The ACT spring centered race clutch kit combines the Heavy Duty pressure plate with a cerametallic Xtreme Race disc, which is available in a 6-pad spring centered design. These discs are highly durable while allowing for quick shifting. The Xtreme Race discs are for high-powered engines and recommended for track use only. The ACT Race clutch kits meet SFI Spec 1.1 and are rated to hold up to 565 ft.-lbs. of torque at the crank.

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