Clutch Masters 00-04 Audi A6/A6 Quattro 2.7L 850 Strapped Series Clutch Kit - 800ft/lbs Torque
A tuned 2.7T Audi with bigger turbos can make far more torque than the factory clutch was ever meant to carry. Clutch Masters part number 02029-TDFR-X is the FX850 Strapped twin disc clutch kit for the 2000-2004 Audi A6 and A6 Quattro 2.7L, with an estimated torque capacity of 800 ft-lb. It is for owners who need twin disc holding power but still drive the car on the street.
In C5 form the A6 2.7 biturbo V6 was rated at 250 PS and 350 Nm, and it could be ordered with a six-speed manual. Once the turbos, fueling and tune are upgraded, a single-disc clutch either slips or needs so much clamp load that the pedal and engagement become hard to live with.
The FX850 Strapped uses two 8.5 inch discs, one sprung ceramic and one rigid ceramic. The sprung hub takes some of the shock out of engagement, and drive straps isolate the pressure plate and the mid plate between the discs. Clutch Masters says the straps virtually eliminate the chatter that conventional twin disc kits are known for and give smoother engagement with a manageable pedal. The cover is billet aluminum with a Type 3 hard anodized finish, and Clutch Masters puts its flex at about .003 inch versus up to .030 inch for a cast or stamped cover.
Rule out the hydraulic side first. A weak slave or master cylinder, or a clutch line holding pressure, can keep the clutch from fully clamping and look exactly like a worn disc. Check for oil from the rear main or transmission input seal, which ruins any new clutch quickly. Our slipping diagnosis guide covers how to tell a slipping clutch from other drivetrain problems.
This listing covers the 2000-2004 Audi A6 and A6 Quattro with the 2.7L engine and manual transmission. The Clutch Masters application chart for 02029-TDFR-X also includes the 2001-2005 allroad quattro 2.7L and the B5 S4 and RS4 2.7L, which share the clutch. Because these cars have been heavily modified and swapped over the years, match your current flywheel and transmission and send us your year and VIN if anything has been changed.
Important: this kit does not include a flywheel. Clutch Masters states it must be used with their twin disc steel flywheel FW-029-B-TDS. The kit includes the 8.5 inch clutch pack, an alignment tool and a release bearing. The FW-029-SF steel flywheel we list is a single-disc part, not the twin disc flywheel this kit needs, so contact us to source FW-029-B-TDS with your order.
If you want a twin disc with the flywheel in the box, see the 725 PRO twin disc for the A6. For milder builds, the FX400 8-puck single disc is rated at 450 ft-lb.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | 02029-TDFR-X |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 00-04 Audi A6/A6 Quattro 2.7L 850 Strapped Series Clutch Kit - 800ft/lbs Torque |
| Vehicle fitment | Audi A6/A6 Quattro (2000-2004) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Multi |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. Clutch Masters lists the 8.5 inch clutch pack, alignment tool and release bearing as included and states the kit must be used with their FW-029-B-TDS twin disc flywheel.
Clutch Masters lists the same kit for the 2001-2005 allroad quattro 2.7L and the B5 S4 and RS4 2.7L. Send us your year and VIN and we will confirm before it ships.
No. Clutch Masters labels the 800 ft-lb torque capacity as an estimate. It is a guide for choosing a stage, not a guarantee.
It is the most street-friendly of the Clutch Masters twin disc designs. The sprung disc and strapped pressure plate and mid plate reduce chatter and smooth engagement compared with a conventional twin disc.
Plan on the FW-029-B-TDS flywheel, a pilot bearing if used, and fresh hydraulic fluid. Fix any rear main or input seal leak before the new clutch goes in.
