Clutch Masters 01-09 Honda S2000 2.0L/2.2L FX400 6-Puck Clutch Kit

The FX400 6-puck is the clutch S2000 owners reach for when the car is boosted, sees regular track or drag use, or has already burned through an organic disc. Clutch Masters part 08023-HRC6 fits every 2001-2009 Honda S2000, both the 2.0L F20C and the 2.2L F22C1, and is built for holding power first and street manners second. If your car is stock or close to it, read the notes below before ordering, because this is not a daily-driver clutch.

What this clutch kit does in an S2000

The S2000 sends power from a high-revving four-cylinder through a six-speed manual, and the clutch has to survive repeated high-rpm launches and fast shifts. This kit pairs the Power Plus I hi-leverage heavy-duty pressure plate with a sprung disc carrying six ceramic pucks. Clutch Masters rates the combination at about 170 percent more holding capacity than stock and describes it as an extreme duty street and road or drag race system. The sprung hub adds some damping, which makes it more livable than a rigid race disc, but the pucks are riveted solid with no marcel cushion between the linings.

Symptoms that point to this level of clutch

• A stock or Stage 1 clutch slipping at the top of second and third gear on a turbo or supercharged F20C or F22C1
• Glazed or burned organic disc after track days or launches
• Repeated slip after the car was tuned, even with a fresh street clutch
• Rising engagement point and a burning smell after hard sessions
• Grinding into gears or a clutch that will not fully release, if the old plate is warped from heat

How to confirm before you buy

Slip on an S2000 is easy to spot on a pull in third gear: engine speed climbs faster than the car accelerates, with no trouble code set. Check that the clutch hydraulics are not holding the clutch partially released and that the pedal free play is correct, because a dragging slave cylinder mimics a worn disc. Our slipping diagnosis guide covers the test drive steps, and the clutch chatter page explains what to expect from a puck disc.

Fitment

The listing and the Clutch Masters chart both cover the Honda S2000 2001-2009 in 2.0L and 2.2L form. The 2.2L engine came with the North American update, but the clutch application is the same across those years per the manufacturer. The kit includes OEM NACHI pilot and release bearings plus an alignment tool. If your car has a swapped engine, an aftermarket flywheel with a different step, or a non-original transmission, send us the year and VIN so we can confirm. See every clutch stage and flywheel for this car in the rebuild and clutch kit collection.

What to know about street use

Clutch Masters is direct about this: the 6-puck engages very quickly and may chatter slightly in first and reverse, and ceramic discs are never recommended for stock or near-stock cars. Ceramic material raises holding capacity and heat tolerance, not life span, and easy street driving can actually shorten its life. If the car is mostly a street car with bolt-ons, the FX300 Kevlar kit is the better fit.

Install notes

• Resurface the factory flywheel or replace it; a lighter unit such as the XACT Streetlite flywheel pairs well with a race clutch.
• Replace the pilot bearing in the crankshaft with the supplied NACHI bearing; a slide-hammer puller makes this quick.
• Center the disc with the included tool before torquing the pressure plate in a crisscross sequence.
• Bleed the clutch circuit with fresh brake fluid of the type marked on the reservoir cap.
• Break the clutch in for at least 500 miles of normal driving before launches or track use.

Does this fit both the AP1 and AP2 S2000?

Yes. Clutch Masters lists 08023-HRC6 for the 2001-2009 S2000 with either the 2.0L or 2.2L engine, which covers both generations sold in North America.

Will it chatter?

Expect some. The manufacturer warns that the solid-riveted 6-puck disc engages quickly and may chatter slightly in first and reverse. That is normal for this design, not a defect.

Is it a good choice for a stock car?

No. Clutch Masters says ceramic discs are never recommended for stock or near-stock cars. A Kevlar stage such as the FX200 or FX300 suits a street-driven S2000 better.

What comes in the box?

The heavy-duty pressure plate, the 6-puck sprung ceramic disc, OEM NACHI pilot and release bearings, an alignment tool, an instruction card and decals.

Do I need a new flywheel?

The flywheel is not included. Resurface the stock flywheel at minimum, or install a lighter aftermarket flywheel if the car is built for track use.

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