ACT 2002 Acura RSX HD/Race Sprung 6 Pad Clutch Kit
The ACT AR1-HDG6 is a Heavy Duty pressure plate paired with a 6-pad sprung ceramic race disc for K-series Hondas: the 2002-2006 Acura RSX (base and Type-S), the 2004-2008 Acura TSX and the 2002-2011 Honda Civic Si. Owners usually land here because a turbo kit, a header and tune, or plenty of hard launches have the stock clutch flaring at the top of third or slipping when boost comes in. ACT rates this kit at 330 ft-lb at the crank, 73 percent over the factory clutch.
The RSX bolts the pressure plate to the K20 flywheel and clamps the disc against it; the hydraulic release bearing pulls the diaphragm back when you press the pedal. ACT's Heavy Duty diaphragm raises clamp load without turning the pedal into a leg press - ACT describes the feel as light to moderate effort. The disc is where this kit gets serious: six ceramic pads on a spring-centered hub, 214 mm (8.4 in) across, with a 1.03125 in input spline. The springs soak up driveline shock, but the ceramic pads grab hard. ACT says engagement is harsher and shifting faster, and expects OE to mild gear rattle. It is built for high-horsepower street cars and track use, not stop-and-go commuting.
A slipping clutch shows up as engine speed rising faster than road speed under load in a high gear. Pull the RSX up to about 2,500 rpm in fifth and floor it; if the tach jumps and the car does not, the disc or clamp load is done. A pedal that sinks, a soft engagement point or fluid around the slave points to the hydraulics, which a new clutch will not fix. Our slipping diagnosis guide walks through separating true slip from other drivability problems, and shift flare vs. slip helps if you are unsure what you are feeling.
Our listing is titled 2002 Acura RSX. ACT's application chart for AR1-HDG6 covers 2002-2006 RSX 2.0L (K20A2, K20A3, K20Z1), 2004-2008 TSX 2.4L (K24A2) 6-speed and 2002-2011 Civic Si 2.0L. Base RSX cars ran a 5-speed and Type-S a 6-speed; both appear on the chart, but verify your flywheel and release bearing match before ordering. Swapped K-series engines in other chassis are outside ACT's list. If you are unsure, send us your year and VIN and we will confirm. Browse every kit, flywheel and hydraulic part in the rebuild kits and clutch category.
No flywheel is included.
Resurface the factory flywheel or replace it. A fresh lightweight unit such as the 11 lb steel RSX and Civic Si flywheel makes sense when you are upgrading anyway. Ceramic pads need a flat, clean friction surface, so do not reuse a heat-checked flywheel. Center the disc with the supplied tool, run the pressure plate bolts down gradually in a star pattern, and refill the gearbox with Honda MTF. Bleed the clutch hydraulics after the job. If the master or slave is weeping, replace them now with the RSX master, slave and braided line kit. Follow ACT's break-in before any hard launches. If the car is mostly a daily driver, the organic-disc AR1-HDSS street kit uses the same pressure plate with a smoother disc. Worn engine and transmission mounts make race-disc chatter worse, so check them while the car is apart.
| Brand | ACT |
| Part number | AR1-HDG6 |
| Fits | ACT 2002 Acura RSX HD/Race Sprung 6 Pad Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Acura Rsx Hd/Race Sprung 6 (2002) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
ACT lists 2002-2006 RSX 2.0L models including the Type-S on the AR1-HDG6 chart. Confirm your flywheel and release bearing match, or send us your VIN and we will check it.
ACT rates it at 330 ft-lb of torque measured at the crank, which is 73 percent over the factory clutch. For more than that, look at the Xtreme pressure plate version, AR1-XTG6.
It works on the street, but ACT describes engagement as harsher with some gear rattle. Drivers who sit in traffic every day are usually happier with the organic street disc kit, AR1-HDSS.
No. The kit contains the pressure plate, disc, release bearing, pilot bushing and alignment tool. Resurface your flywheel or install a new one.
Refill the K-series manual gearbox with Honda MTF and bleed the clutch hydraulic system with fresh brake fluid of the type printed on the reservoir cap.
