ACT 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer HD-M/Race Sprung 6 Pad Clutch Kit
ACT ME2-HDG6 pairs a Heavy Duty pressure plate with a six-pad ceramic sprung disc for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII and IX with the 4G63T. Our listing is titled for the 2003 Lancer, which in ACT's catalog is the first-year US Evo VIII. This is the kit for a high-horsepower Evo that sees drag launches, track days or big boost, where an organic disc glazes or burns and the owner wants holding power without the heavy pedal of an Xtreme plate.
ACT rates ME2-HDG6 at 678 ft-lb at the crank, 85 percent over the factory clutch. That is more than ACT's Xtreme street kit for the same car, because the ceramic six-pad disc grips harder than an organic lining even with the lighter Heavy Duty diaphragm. The disc is 240 mm (9.4 in) on a 1 in input spline, with a spring center that damps torsional vibration and wraparound spring windows for strength. The tradeoff is engagement: ACT describes it as aggressive, with faster shifts but a harsher take-up than an organic disc. Pedal effort stays in the light to moderate range.
The Evo uses a pull-type release, and the kit includes ACT's Monoloc, a hardened chromoly one-piece replacement for the factory two-piece wedge collar and wire ring that hold the release bearing to the pressure plate. ACT lists the contents as the MB018 Heavy Duty pressure plate, 6240608 six-pad sprung race disc, RB601 release bearing, AT03 alignment tool and the Monoloc, at 17.7 lb.
Check the release side first. If the pedal suddenly loses resistance, the pull-type bearing may have come off its collar, which is a release-mechanism fault rather than disc wear. Bleed the system and look for slave leaks before blaming the disc. To check slip, pull from low rpm in fourth at full boost and watch the tach against road speed, as described in our slipping diagnosis guide. If you are unsure whether you feel slip or something else, flare vs. slip breaks it down.
ACT lists ME2-HDG6 for the 2003-2005 Lancer Evolution VIII and 2006 Evolution IX with the 2.0L 4G63T and the five- or six-speed manual. It does not fit the non-turbo Lancer, the Ralliart, the Evo X or the earlier Evos. Our title only names 2003, so if you own a 2004-2006 car send us the year, trim and VIN and we will confirm before shipping. More clutch parts are in our rebuild kits category.
A flywheel is not included. ACT offers the 600205 XACT Streetlite and the lighter 600210 XACT Prolite for these cars. If you want a smoother street engagement, compare the organic-disc ME2-HDSS.
| Brand | ACT |
| Part number | ME2-HDG6 |
| Fits | ACT 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer HD-M/Race Sprung 6 Pad Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Mitsubishi Lancer Hd-M/Race Sprung 6 (2003) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
ACT lists the 2003-2005 Lancer Evolution VIII and 2006 Evolution IX with the 4G63T, five- and six-speed. It does not fit the Evo X or non-Evo Lancers.
The ceramic six-pad disc has more grip than an organic disc. ACT rates ME2-HDG6 at 678 ft-lb versus 615 ft-lb for ME2-XTSS, while keeping a lighter Heavy Duty pedal.
It works, but ACT describes engagement as aggressive and harsher than an organic disc. For mostly street use, ME2-HDSS is smoother.
Yes. The kit includes ACT's Monoloc along with the MB018 pressure plate, 6240608 disc, RB601 bearing and AT03 alignment tool.
None is included. You can resurface a healthy stock flywheel or use ACT's 600205 Streetlite or 600210 Prolite.
