{"product_id":"competition-clutch-2002-2008-acura-rsx-stage-4-6-pad-ceramic-clutch-kit-8037-1620","title":"Competition Clutch 2002-2008 Acura RSX Stage 4 - 6 Pad Ceramic Clutch Kit - 8037-1620","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompetition Clutch Stage 4 Ceramic Sprung Clutch Kit — K20 6-Speed (8037-1620)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is the step past the Stage 2, and the one to reach for when a built or boosted K-series is slipping a full-face disc. The 1620 Series provides up to 250% increase in torque capacity, with a six-puck high-torque sprung disc running ceramic buttons for penetrating engagement at higher horsepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe important word is \u003cstrong\u003esprung\u003c\/strong\u003e. The disc carries a sprung retainer assembly with dual springs and severe-duty retainer rivets, which is what keeps this drivable — unsprung pucks chatter, rattle, and beat on the transmission input. This one holds serious torque and still behaves like a clutch on the street. Pressure plate load is 1700 lbs, disc is 210mm on a 1-1\/32\" 24-spline hub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003eKit includes performance pressure plate, six-puck sprung ceramic disc, throwout bearing, pilot bearing\/bushing where applicable, and alignment tool. Flywheel not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 02-06 RSX Type-S, 02-05 Civic Si with Type-S flywheel, and 06-11 Civic Si.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it lands:\u003c\/strong\u003e rated around 400 lb-ft at the wheels — the right choice for a 400-500 whp turbo K or a hard-driven track car. Pedal effort is up from stock and engagement is quicker than a full-face disc, so it's a step down in refinement from the Stage 2, but nothing like an unsprung puck setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBreak-in is not optional\u003c\/strong\u003e — 300 miles minimum before you get on it. Glazing a ceramic disc on the first pass is the most common way these fail, and it isn't warrantable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Street Strip Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47210373906605,"sku":null,"price":530.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/8105\/7197\/files\/compclutchStge3.jpg?v=1786508292","url":"https:\/\/streetstripsupply.com\/products\/competition-clutch-2002-2008-acura-rsx-stage-4-6-pad-ceramic-clutch-kit-8037-1620","provider":"Street Strip Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}