Spec 99-02 Audi S4 2.7T / 00-03 Audi A6 Stage 2 Sprung Clutch Kit *FOR USE WITH SINGLE MASS FLYWHEEL
SPEC SA862S is a Stage 2 clutch for the 2.7L twin-turbo V6 Audis: the 1999 to 2002 B5 S4 and the 2000 to 2003 C5 A6 2.7T. It is built for owners who have already thrown out the dual-mass flywheel, or plan to, and want a clutch that holds the extra boost of a tuned 2.7T without the grabby feel of a puck disc. If your stock clutch slips once the turbos spool, or the original flywheel rattles and the whole assembly is due, this is the kind of kit people compare.
SPEC rates SA862S at 485 ft-lb of torque capacity. The Stage 2 disc uses a Kevlar facing bonded to a steel backing, which SPEC describes as giving excellent drivability, longer life and more torque capacity than its organic Stage 1 disc. The hub is sprung, so the disc still absorbs driveline shock at low speed, which matters on an all-wheel-drive car with a lot of rotating mass behind the gearbox.
For this application SPEC notes a non-self-adjusting (non-SAC) pressure plate with a billet steel pressure ring. The factory self-adjusting design compensates for wear on its own; a fixed-geometry plate keeps clamp load consistent and avoids the adjuster mechanism altogether. SPEC lists the kit at 15 lb. For reference, its 2.7T ladder runs from Stage 1 (SA861S, 430 ft-lb) up through Stage 2+ (545 ft-lb) and Stage 3 puck kits; Stage 2 is the full-face step for a car that still drives on the street.
Bleed the clutch hydraulics and check the slave cylinder first, since a tired release system can mimic a worn disc. Look for oil weeping at the bellhousing; a leaking rear main seal will ruin any new clutch. Then load-test the car in a high gear from low rpm: if engine speed rises faster than the speedometer under boost, the clutch is not holding. Our slipping diagnosis guide walks through the check, and the repair cost guide helps budget a clutch job on a car this labor-heavy.
SPEC lists SA862S for the 1999 to 2002 Audi S4, the 2000 to 2003 A6 2.7T, the 2001 to 2005 allroad quattro 2.7T, and the 1999 to 2002 RS4 and S6 in its catalog. Every one of those applications is for use with a billet single-mass flywheel only. It will not work with the factory dual-mass flywheel. SPEC's own matching part is the SA26A aluminum flywheel; a lightweight steel option such as the Clutch Masters FW-029-SF covers the same cars. Because several 2.7T variants exist across markets, match your engine and gearbox to the listing or send us your year and VIN. Browse other clutch and flywheel parts in our rebuild kits category.
If the car is making far more power than this kit's rating, look at a puck-style option such as the Clutch Masters FX400 or step up within SPEC's line.
| Brand | SPEC |
| Part number | SA862S |
| Fits | Spec 99-02 Audi S4 2.7T / 00-03 Audi A6 Stage 2 Sprung Clutch Kit *FOR USE WITH SINGLE MASS FLYWHEEL |
| Vehicle fitment | Audi S4 2.7T / 00-03 (1999-2002) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. SPEC lists this kit for use with a billet single-mass flywheel only. Budget for a single-mass flywheel with the clutch.
SPEC rates the SA862S at 485 ft-lb of torque capacity.
SPEC's Stage 2 disc is a Kevlar facing with a steel backing, chosen for drivability, longer life and higher capacity than its Stage 1 organic disc.
SPEC lists SA862S for the 2001 to 2005 allroad quattro 2.7T and the 1999 to 2002 RS4 and S6 as well, all with a single-mass flywheel. Our listing names the S4 and A6, so send your VIN and we will confirm.
A single-mass flywheel with new bolts, the pilot bearing, and fresh brake fluid for the hydraulics. Check the slave cylinder and release fork while the gearbox is out.
