ACT 1992 Honda Civic HD/Perf Street Sprung Clutch Kit
The ACT HC5-HDSS is the everyday upgrade clutch for a SOHC D-series Honda Civic: a 1992-2005 DX, LX, EX, HX, CX, VX or SOHC Si, or a 1993-1997 del Sol S or Si. It is the kit people search for when a Civic with an intake, header, cam or mild boost has started to slip the factory clutch, but the car still has to commute every day with a normal pedal and smooth takeoff. It combines ACT's Heavy Duty pressure plate with a full-face organic Performance Street disc on a sprung hub.
The D15, D16 and D17 engines drive a 212 mm (8.3 in) single-plate clutch on a 0.875 inch input shaft. ACT keeps that size and spline, so the kit bolts in like the original, but its Heavy Duty diaphragm raises clamp load and reduces deflection at high rpm. The disc uses a high-copper organic lining on a steel backing, which spreads heat well and engages progressively, while the sprung center absorbs driveline shock on takeoff. ACT rates the kit at 235 ft-lb at the crank, 44 percent more than the factory clutch, and describes the feel as light to moderate pedal effort with smooth engagement and OE to mild gear rattle. The complete kit weighs 10.4 lb.
That rating covers almost every naturally aspirated D-series build and many low-boost cars. If you are planning more boost, the HC5-HDG6 six-pad kit uses the same Heavy Duty plate with a ceramic puck disc. For a car that is close to stock and you want the lightest pedal possible, the HC5-SPSS Sport kit is the step below.
With the engine warm, cruise in fourth gear near 2,000 rpm and go to full throttle. If engine speed jumps ahead of road speed, the clutch is slipping. Before pulling the transmission, check the pedal free play and the release system: a clutch that is held partly disengaged by poor adjustment or a sticking release mechanism can feel exactly like a worn disc. Our clutch slipping guide covers those checks, the slipping diagnosis guide walks through the road test, and the manual repair cost guide helps you budget the labor.
Our listing is titled for the 1992 Civic, but ACT's application chart for HC5-HDSS covers the 1992-2005 Honda Civic with the 1.5L, 1.6L or 1.7L SOHC D-series engine, the 1993-1995 Civic del Sol 1.5L and 1.6L, the 1996-1997 del Sol 1.6L as a 212 mm conversion, and the Canadian 1997-2005 Acura EL 1.6L and 1.7L five-speed. It does not fit DOHC B-series cars such as the 1999-2000 Civic Si, the 2002-2005 Civic Si hatchback with the K20 engine, or any Integra. Engine swaps are common on these cars, so if yours has a different engine or transmission, send us the year, VIN and what is installed and we will confirm. Browse more clutch parts in our rebuild kits collection.
| Brand | ACT |
| Part number | HC5-HDSS |
| Fits | ACT 1992 Honda Civic HD/Perf Street Sprung Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Honda Civic Hd/Perf (1992) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. The 1999-2000 Civic Si uses the DOHC B16 engine, which takes a different clutch. HC5-HDSS is for SOHC D-series Civics, del Sols and the Canadian Acura EL.
ACT says its Heavy Duty pressure plates typically raise pedal effort 15 to 40 percent depending on the car, and describes this kit as light to moderate effort. Most owners find it fine for daily driving.
ACT rates it at 235 ft-lb of torque measured at the crank, 44 percent over the factory clutch. That covers most naturally aspirated D-series builds and many low-boost setups.
The flywheel must be resurfaced or replaced. A clean, freshly machined stock flywheel works; ACT also sells a matching 600120 Streetlite if you want a lighter one.
The kit already includes the release bearing, pilot bearing and alignment tool. While the transmission is out, check the release fork and pivot, the rear main seal and the axle seals, and refill the transmission with the manual transmission fluid Honda specifies for your year.
