ACT 2008 Audi A3 HD/Race Sprung 6 Pad Clutch Kit
A 2008 Audi A3 2.0T with a six-speed manual responds well to a tune, but once boost goes up the factory clutch becomes the weak link, and track days or hard launches finish it off quickly. ACT VW8-HDG6 is the race-oriented answer: a Heavy Duty pressure plate clamped on a sprung six-pad ceramic disc, rated by ACT at 505 ft-lb at the crank, 66 percent over the original clutch. It is built for high-horsepower street cars and race use where an organic disc would fade.
Instead of a full-face organic lining, the disc carries six ceramic pads. Less friction area at higher pressure, plus a ceramic material that tolerates far more heat, means the clutch keeps biting through repeated launches and hot laps. The trade-off is engagement: ACT is clear that a pucked disc grabs harder, though shifts are faster. The disc keeps a spring center to damp torsional vibration, with wraparound spring windows and thicker retainer stampings so the hub survives abuse.
The VW016 Heavy Duty pressure plate raises clamp load through ACT's heat-treated diaphragm while keeping pedal effort in the light to moderate range. ACT requires its own flywheel, so the kit ships with the XACT Streetlite flywheel (601301), the 6240227 disc, the RB3743A release bearing and the AT126 alignment tool, plus flywheel bolts (M10-1.0 x 22 mm) and pressure plate bolts (M7-1.0 x 18 mm). Disc size is 240 mm (9.4 inch), the input spline is 0.9375 inch and the kit weighs about 29.9 lb.
Make sure you need race-level holding power and not just a fresh street clutch. Check the hydraulics first: the clutch shares fluid with the brake reservoir on these cars, so confirm the level, bleed the slave and check that the pedal returns fully. Look for oil at the bellhousing joint. Then log a fourth-gear pull and compare engine rpm to road speed. If your tune makes less than the street kit's rating and the car sees mostly road use, the VW8-HDSS organic street version will be far more pleasant to live with. Our slipping diagnosis guide covers the full checklist.
Our listing is cataloged for the 2008 Audi A3 with the 2.0 liter turbo four and the six-speed manual. ACT's chart for VW8-HDG6 also covers the 2008-2013 A3 including the Cabrio, the 2008-2012 GTI, the 2008-2012 Jetta 2.0T, GLI and Wolfsburg Edition, the 2009-2012 CC, the 2009-2011 Eos and the 2012-2013 Beetle Turbo. It does not fit the S tronic dual-clutch automatic; if your A3 shifts by itself, see our DQ250 DSG clutch problems guide instead. Match your gearbox, or send the year and VIN before ordering. Browse more in our rebuild kits department.
| Brand | ACT |
| Part number | VW8-HDG6 |
| Fits | ACT 2008 Audi A3 HD/Race Sprung 6 Pad Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Audi A3 Hd/Race Sprung 6 (2008) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
ACT rates it at 505 ft-lb measured at the crank, 66 percent over the factory clutch. It is aimed at high-horsepower street cars and race use.
It can be driven on the street, but engagement is aggressive and less forgiving in stop-and-go traffic. If the car is mostly a daily driver, the organic VW8-HDSS street kit is the smoother choice.
No. VW8-HDG6 is a single-disc clutch for the six-speed manual. S tronic and DSG cars use a dual-clutch unit inside the transmission.
ACT lists the 2008-2013 A3 and A3 Cabrio, 2008-2012 GTI, 2008-2012 Jetta 2.0T and GLI, 2009-2012 CC, 2009-2011 Eos and 2012-2013 Beetle Turbo. Our listing is cataloged for the 2008 A3, so send the VIN if you want us to confirm another car.
No. ACT requires its flywheel with this kit and includes the XACT Streetlite flywheel, release bearing, alignment tool and both sets of bolts.
