Competition Clutch 03-06 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7/8/9 Stage 4 - 6 Pad Ceramic Clutch Kit
The Competition Clutch 5152-1620 is the Stage 4 single-disc clutch kit for the 2003-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7, 8 and 9 with the 4G63 2.0L turbo. It is aimed at the Evo VIII or IX that has moved well past bolt-ons: a larger turbo, fuel system work, E85 or a race tune, where launches and high-boost gear changes overwhelm even a strong street clutch. If your current clutch survives cruising but lets go every time you build boost on a launch, this is the kit built for that job.
The 2003-2006 Evo releases its clutch by pulling the pressure plate diaphragm toward the gearbox rather than pushing it, and this kit is built for that pull-style setup. Competition Clutch calls the 1620 series its Strip Series. It combines a performance pressure plate with a sprung six-puck disc carrying ceramic buttons, which the maker rates at up to 250 percent more torque capacity than stock. The six small pads concentrate clamp load on less friction area, so the disc bites hard and resists heat from repeated launches. The tradeoff is engagement: a puck disc goes from slipping to locked over a short stretch of pedal travel, which takes practice in traffic and can produce some chatter when pulling away slowly. The sprung hub helps absorb driveline shock compared with a solid hub. The maker also describes a larger than OEM pressure plate and disc in the 230 mm to 250 mm range. In the box: pressure plate, six-pad ceramic disc, throwout bearing, pilot bushing and an alignment tool.
A big-power Evo can feel flat for reasons that have nothing to do with the clutch, so prove slip first. Make a full-throttle pull in a high gear while logging RPM, boost and timing; a slipping clutch shows RPM accelerating faster than wheel speed while boost holds steady. A boost leak or knock-induced timing pull shows up in the log instead. Also check the clutch hydraulics, since a dragging release from a tired slave cylinder or air in the line causes grinding and hard engagement that a new clutch will not cure. Our slipping diagnosis guide lays out the test, and the flare vs. slip article explains what each problem feels like.
The 5152-1620 is listed for the 2003-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 7, 8 and 9 with the pull-style clutch, the same application Competition Clutch gives. In the US that covers the Evo VIII (2003-2005) and Evo IX (2006); Evo VII cars are imports and should be checked for release style first. The maker lists one part for this platform without separating five-speed and six-speed gearboxes, so if you have a six-speed MR, send your year and VIN before ordering and we will confirm. The flywheel question needs a clear answer: the product text mentions a billet steel flywheel where applicable, but the specification table for this exact part lists the flywheel as not included, so plan on supplying your own. For a less aggressive feel on a car that sees street miles, compare the Stage 3 segmented ceramic kit and the Stage 2 full-face kit, or see the full lineup in the rebuild kits category.
| Brand | Competition Clutch |
| Part number | 5152-1620 |
| Fits | Competition Clutch 03-06 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7/8/9 Stage 4 - 6 Pad Ceramic Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7/8/9 (2003-2006) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
It can be. A six-puck ceramic disc engages quickly and may chatter at low speed, which is normal for this design. Competition Clutch aims the Stage 4 at high-horsepower and drag use. If the car is mostly a daily driver, the Stage 2 or Stage 3 kit is easier to live with.
The maker rates it at up to 250 percent more torque capacity than the stock clutch. It does not publish a single ft-lb rating for this part number.
No. The product description mentions a billet flywheel where applicable, but the specification table for 5152-1620 says flywheel not included, so we list it as clutch only. Order a flywheel such as the 2-645-STU or have yours resurfaced.
The 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution 7, 8 and 9 with the pull-style clutch, which in the US means the Evo VIII and Evo IX. Six-speed MR owners should send their VIN so we can confirm before ordering.
Yes. Competition Clutch describes the 1620 series disc as a sprung 6-puck disc with ceramic buttons; its solid-hub versions use a different -0620 suffix.
The kit includes the throwout bearing, pilot bushing and alignment tool. Add a new or resurfaced flywheel, inspect the slave cylinder and clutch line, and check the rear main seal for leaks before reassembly.
