Spec 03-06 Acura TL 3.2L Stage 2 Clutch Kit
SPEC SA402 is a Stage 2 clutch kit for the Acura TL 3.2L V6 with the six-speed manual, cataloged for 2003-2006. It is the upgrade TL owners look for when the original clutch starts slipping in the higher gears, the engagement point has crept to the top of the pedal, or the car has an intake, exhaust and tune and the stock clutch no longer feels secure on a hard pull. It is a self-adjusting design, so it can go back onto a healthy factory flywheel.
The 3.2L V6 drives the front wheels through a transverse six-speed manual, and the clutch has to carry the engine's torque through a heavy car with no help from a torque converter. SA402 replaces the disc and pressure plate with SPEC's Stage 2 parts. SPEC describes its Stage 2 disc as Kevlar friction on a steel backing, chosen for good street drivability, long life and more holding power than an organic disc. SPEC rates SA402 at 360 ft-lb of torque capacity and lists the kit weight at 14 lb.
SA402 is a ratcheting kit. The pressure plate takes up disc wear on its own, the way the factory unit does, which is what lets it work with the original dual-mass flywheel. That separates it from SPEC's non-ratcheting TL kits such as the SA401-2 Stage 1, which SPEC lists only for use with its own billet flywheel on the 2003-2006 TL.
In fourth gear at about 2,000 rpm, go to full throttle. If the tach jumps ahead of road speed, the clutch is slipping. If the clutch grabs fine but gears grind, look at the hydraulics first: low or dark fluid, a weak slave cylinder or a soft pedal can all stop the clutch from releasing. Also check the bellhousing seam for oil, since a leaking rear main seal will contaminate any new disc. Our slipping diagnosis guide explains the checks step by step, and manual transmission repair cost helps you weigh doing it yourself against a shop.
Our listing is cataloged for the Acura TL 3.2L, 2003-2006. In practice the six-speed manual TL is the third-generation car sold for 2004-2006; the 2003 TL was offered with an automatic only, so check the gearbox before ordering. SPEC also lists SA402 for the Acura CL and the six-speed Honda Accord V6 of the same era, and for later TL and Accord applications that keep the OE dual-mass flywheel. Those listings depend on the exact model and year, so send us your VIN and we will confirm the match. This kit does not fit the 2007-2008 TL Type-S or the 2009-2014 J35/J37 TL, which have their own SPEC kits.
Want a different feel? The Clutch Masters FX250 kit is another street-performance option for the same cars.
| Brand | SPEC |
| Part number | SA402 |
| Fits | Spec 03-06 Acura TL 3.2L Stage 2 Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Acura Tl (2003-2006) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Yes. SA402 is a ratcheting kit and SPEC lists it for the 2003-2006 TL for use with the OE dual-mass flywheel or any billet flywheel designed with the OE clutch pattern.
SPEC rates SA402 at 360 ft-lb of torque capacity, which leaves good margin for a bolt-on and tuned 3.2L V6.
No. The Type-S 3.5L uses different SPEC kits. SA402 is for the 3.2L six-speed TL, plus the related CL and Accord V6 applications SPEC lists.
SPEC's Stage 2 uses a Kevlar disc on a steel backing. It engages smoothly like stock but holds more torque and lasts longer, so it suits a daily-driven TL.
Check the flywheel, the release bearing and the clutch slave cylinder, and replace worn engine and transmission mounts so the drivetrain does not rock on engagement.
