Clutch Masters 12-14 Fiat 500 1.4L Turbo 5-Speed FX350 Dampened Disc Clutch Kit
The FX350 is the clutch for a Fiat 500 Abarth or 500 Turbo that has moved past a simple tune: a larger turbo, high boost, or regular autocross and track days where a street clutch keeps glazing. Clutch Masters part number 05500-HDFF-D pairs a high-leverage pressure plate with a Fiber Tough disc that has a sprung, dampened hub. Because the hub springs do the vibration damping, this kit is meant to run with a single-mass flywheel instead of the factory dual-mass unit.
North American 500s with the 1.4 MultiAir turbo and five-speed manual came as the 160 hp Abarth and the 135 hp 500 Turbo, and modified cars make a lot more torque than either rating. The FX350 answers that with the Power Plus I high-leverage heavy-duty pressure plate and segmented Fiber Tough friction on a steel-backed disc. Clutch Masters says the FX350 holds slightly more than its FX300 and is aimed at heavily modified street cars and medium-boost turbo setups, with a 110 percent increase in holding capacity for the series. The tradeoff, in the maker's own words, is a slightly more aggressive engagement that will produce some chatter. If your car is mostly a commuter, the FX250 is the gentler choice.
Separate a slipping clutch from a hydraulic problem first. A full-throttle roll-on in a high gear that raises rpm without speed confirms slip; a pedal that sticks, sinks or will not fully release points to the hydraulic release instead. Our slipping diagnosis guide covers the test. Then be honest about how the car is used: if it sees full boost often, the FX350 fits; if it is a daily driver with a mild tune, compare against the FX250 rigid kit that keeps the stock flywheel.
This kit is listed for the 2012 to 2014 Fiat 500 1.4L turbo with the five-speed manual: Abarth hatchback, Abarth cabrio and 500 Turbo. It is not for the naturally aspirated 1.4L, automatic cars or the 124 Spider. Later model years appear in some catalogs, so send us your year and VIN if your car is 2015 or newer. More options are in our clutch and rebuild kits collection.
Plan the flywheel before the car is on the lift. The dampened disc must be used with a single-mass flywheel, so pair it with the Clutch Masters FW-500-AL aluminum flywheel for this car rather than reusing the dual-mass part. A lighter single-mass flywheel lets the engine rev more quickly but can add some gear rattle at idle. Center the disc with the supplied alignment tool, tighten the pressure plate bolts gradually in a star pattern, and replace the release bearing if it shows wear. Bleed the hydraulics using the fluid specified on the reservoir cap. Follow a gentle break-in period with no launches or full-boost pulls before you put the car back on track. For background on what a clutch job costs versus gearbox work, see automatic vs. manual repair cost.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | 05500-HDFF-D |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 12-14 Fiat 500 1.4L Turbo 5-Speed FX350 Dampened Disc Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Fiat 500 (2012-2014) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. The 05500-HDFF-D has a dampened disc that must be used with a single-mass flywheel. If you want to keep the dual-mass, choose a rigid-disc kit such as the FX250 05500-HD0F-R.
The Clutch Masters FW-500-AL aluminum flywheel is made for the 2012-2014 Fiat 500 1.4L turbo five-speed and is the matching single-mass option.
Clutch Masters says the FX350 has a slightly more aggressive engagement and will produce some chatter. That is normal for this material and level of holding power.
It can be driven daily, but it is designed for heavily modified street cars and weekend track use. A mostly stock commuter will be happier with the FX250.
Yes, it is listed for 2012-2014 Fiat 500 models with the 1.4L turbo and five-speed manual, which includes the 500 Turbo and the Abarth.
