Spec 06-08 VW GTi MK V 02Q Stage 2+ Sprung Disc Clutch Kit
The SPEC SV873H-2 is a Stage 2+ sprung-disc clutch for the Mk V Volkswagen GTI with the 2.0T engine and the 02Q 6-speed manual, listed here for 2006-2008 cars. Owners usually land on this kit after a K03 tune or a turbo upgrade: the factory clutch starts flaring in third and fourth as boost arrives, the pedal engages near the top, or the dual-mass flywheel has begun to rattle at idle. SPEC rates the SV873H-2 at 456 ft-lb of torque capacity, which leaves real headroom over a stock or Stage 2 tuned 2.0T.
SPEC describes Stage 2+ as a multi-friction disc that keeps the drivability of its Stage 2 Kevlar disc while adding roughly 15 to 20 percent more torque capacity. In practice that means a full, sprung disc rather than a puck design, so takeoff in traffic stays smooth and the hub springs soak up driveline shock from the direct-injected engine. It is a street clutch for a car that also sees the occasional drag strip or autocross day, not a race-only part.
The important detail is the flywheel. SPEC lists this kit for the GTI Mk V as a non-ratcheting kit for use with a billet single mass flywheel. It does not bolt to the factory dual-mass flywheel the way the original clutch does, so plan the job as clutch plus flywheel. The flywheel is not included. SPEC lists its own SV87S billet steel flywheel for the GTI Mk V, which is the safe match. Kit shipping weight is listed at about 14 lb.
On a safe, empty road, hold fourth gear at about 2,500 RPM and go to full throttle. If the tach jumps while speed lags as boost builds, the disc is slipping. Our slip diagnosis guide walks through the test, and flare vs. slip helps if you are not sure what you are feeling. Before you buy, rule out a leaking rear main seal soaking the disc and air in the clutch hydraulics, both of which mimic a worn clutch. If the noise is the main complaint, read up on dual-mass vs. single-mass flywheels so you know what the swap changes.
Our listing covers the 2006-2008 Volkswagen GTI Mk V 2.0T with the 02Q 6-speed manual. SPEC's application chart also shows this part number for the 2009 GTI Mk V, the 2006-2013 Jetta V 2.0T 6-speed and several other 2.0T cars, all with a billet single mass flywheel. It does not fit DSG cars, and it is not the same kit as the 1.8T and VR6 SV873H for 2002-2005 Mk IV cars. If your car has been swapped or you are not sure which gearbox is in it, send us the year and full VIN before ordering. Other SPEC stages for this car, including the Stage 2 SV872-2, are in our clutch and rebuild kits section.
Want a more aggressive disc for a bigger turbo? The SPEC Stage 3 SV873-2 uses a carbon semi-metallic puck disc for the same car.
| Brand | SPEC |
| Part number | SV873H-2 |
| Fits | Spec 06-08 VW GTi MK V 02Q Stage 2+ Sprung Disc Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Volkswagen Gti (2006-2008) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. SPEC lists the SV873H-2 for the GTI Mk V for use with a billet single mass flywheel. Budget for a single-mass flywheel such as the SPEC SV87S, which SPEC lists for the same car.
SPEC rates the kit at 456 ft-lb of torque capacity. That covers stock, tuned and many big-turbo 2.0T builds, but your driving style and launches also affect clutch life.
It is aimed at the street. SPEC says Stage 2+ keeps the drivability of its Stage 2 disc with 15 to 20 percent more capacity, and the sprung hub helps smooth takeoff. Expect firmer feel than stock, plus some added noise from the single-mass flywheel.
No. It is for the manual 02Q 6-speed only. DSG cars use a dual clutch unit that this kit does not replace.
The clutch hydraulics draw from the brake fluid reservoir, so use fresh brake fluid of the grade printed on the reservoir cap and bleed until the pedal is firm.
