ACT 2002 Acura RSX XT/Race Sprung 6 Pad Clutch Kit
A turbocharged or heavily built K20 in an Acura RSX will slip a stock clutch, and even a street-oriented performance kit runs out of clamp load once boost and sticky tires come into play. ACT AR1-XTG6 pairs ACT's Xtreme pressure plate with a 6-pad spring-centered ceramic race disc, and ACT rates it at 435 ft-lb at the crank, 128 percent more than the factory clutch. It is aimed squarely at high horsepower street cars and race cars, not stock commuters.
The Xtreme pressure plate uses an ACT-designed diaphragm, heat treated in four stages, to raise clamp load and cut deflection so the plate keeps squeezing hard as the disc wears. The 8.4 inch (214 mm) disc carries six ceramic pads on a sprung hub. The springs absorb driveline shock and torsional vibration, which protects the transmission and makes the car more drivable than a rigid hub, while the pads take the heat of launches and track sessions. ACT describes the result honestly: engagement is harsher and shifting is faster, with moderate to heavy pedal effort and mild gear rattle. Expect roughly 50 to 80 percent more pedal effort than stock with an Xtreme plate, by ACT's own figure.
The kit comes complete for the clutch swap: H024X Xtreme pressure plate, 6214510 6-pad sprung race disc, RB313 release bearing, PBNA004 pilot bushing and AT78 alignment tool. A flywheel is not included.
Do a slip test in a higher gear: engine rpm that jumps without a matching rise in road speed confirms the clutch is not holding. Before blaming the disc, bleed the clutch hydraulics, check the pedal free play and look for oil from the rear main or transmission input seal. Our slipping diagnosis guide covers the steps, and flare vs slip helps if you are not sure what you are feeling. If the car is mostly a street car at moderate power, the AR1-XTSS street disc kit or the AR1-HDG6 heavy duty race kit will be easier to live with.
Our listing title names the 2002 Acura RSX. ACT's own application chart for AR1-XTG6 is wider: 2002-2006 Acura RSX base and Type-S 2.0L, 2004-2008 Acura TSX 2.4L six-speed, and 2002-2011 Honda Civic Si 2.0L. All of these share the K-series bellhousing and clutch dimensions this kit uses, but engine swaps and aftermarket flywheels change things, so match your current flywheel and transmission or send us the year and VIN before ordering. More K-series and drivetrain parts are in our rebuild kits department.
| Brand | ACT |
| Part number | AR1-XTG6 |
| Fits | ACT 2002 Acura RSX XT/Race Sprung 6 Pad Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Acura Rsx Xt/Race Sprung 6 (2002) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
ACT's application chart lists 2002-2006 RSX base and Type-S, 2004-2008 TSX 2.4L six-speed and 2002-2011 Civic Si. Send us your year and VIN if your car has an engine swap or aftermarket flywheel.
H024X Xtreme pressure plate, 6214510 6-pad sprung race disc, RB313 release bearing, PBNA004 pilot bushing and AT78 alignment tool. No flywheel.
ACT rates it at 435 ft-lb measured at the crank, 128 percent over the factory clutch.
ACT recommends it for high horsepower street or race use. Expect aggressive engagement, moderate to heavy pedal effort and some gear rattle. For mostly street driving the AR1-XTSS or AR1-HDSS kits are easier to drive.
ACT says race discs usually only need a few hard slips to lap in the surfaces before normal driving or racing. Avoid overheating the clutch during that time.
