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Ideal for tuned cars
Increased friction with normal pedal pressure
Long lasting linings

By increasing the contact pressure by a factor of 30%, considerable advantages have been achieved in terms of clutch slip, controlling excessive wear and shudder, even for hard-driving situations. Nevertheless, the pedal pressure is changed only by a very small factor, and the smoothness of operation is equivalent to that of the production component. Although the clutch design is a small pull type clutch, the clutch cover boasts a design torque of 740 K and incredible strength; furthermore, a high degree of durability has also been achieved.

PRODUCT	MODEL	TYPE
Release Bearing	CIVIC RANGE	EG2/6/9, EK4/9
Clutch Disc(Non-Asbestos)	CIVIC RANGE	EG2/6/9, EK4/9
Clutch Disc(Metal)	CIVIC RANGE	EG2/6/9, EK4/9
Clutch Cover	CIVIC RANGE	EF8/9, EG2/6/9, EK4/9
Release Bearing	CRX	EF8/9
Clutch Disc(Non-Asbestos)	CRX	EF8/9
Release Bearing	INTEGRA TYPE-R	DC2, DB8
Clutch Disc(Non-Asbestos)	INTEGRA TYPE-R	DC2, DB8
Clutch Disc(Metal)	INTEGRA TYPE-R	DC2, DB8
Clutch Cover	INTEGRA TYPE-R	DC2, DB8
Release Bearing	S2000	AP1
Clutch Disc(Non-Asbestos)	S2000	AP1
Clutch Disc(Metal)	S2000	AP1
Clutch Cover	S2000	AP1

Fly Wheel

	Reduced weight for better acceleration Dynamically balanced New bolts included
To achieve an equal balance in the flywheel/clutch assembly a rotation balance of 1.2 kg/cm2 has been implemented for all products, therefore all the drill holes are slightly different. After considerable testing with a wide range of bench, driving, and circuit tests to determine optimum balance, a weight of 4.2 kg has been adopted for the flywheel.
Available for CIVIC RANGE EF8/9, EG2/6/9, EK4/9 INTEGRA TYPE-R DC2, DB8 S2000 AP1

AP Racing

Carbon Clutches

	Push Clutch The most popular type of diaphragm spring clutch where the release bearing is pushed against the diagphragm spring fingers (ie. toward the flywheel) to release the clutch.
Pull Clutch This type of clutch has the release bearing fulcrum insede the clutch and requires the diaphragm spring fingers to be pulled (ie. away from the flywheel) in order to release the clutch. Although generally more complex in terms of release mechanism, pull types are more effiecient in terms of clamp and release loads. Carbon clutches are very durable but not indestructible!
Please see AP Racings Carbon Clutch Guide

High Performance Clutches

The clutches in the AP Racing Special High Performance Range are uprated units basically based on a standard production item.

They are intended for special applications where a higher than standard level of performance is required, eg. in competition use of when the engine/vehicle perfomance has been increased.

In most cases the clutches in this range can be fitted to the original flywheel with-out modification and the standard release mechanism is retained but there are exceptions.

Race Clutches

	Competition Sintered and Cerametallic Clutch Systems. These clutches have designated Sintered or Cerametallic, sometimes called "Paddle", clutches. This refers to the type of driven plate that is used in the clutch. Both types of driven plate are available with a comprehensive range of spline sizes to suit a wide range of popular applications.
Please see AP Racings Race Clutch Guide

Twin Plate Clutch System

For high powered cars, durable for repeated use.

Sharp response and straight transmission of power.

USE	For both competition and road with excellent maneuver. Easy to slip in, diaphragm designed for smooth and light use. A light clutch that enables good clutch maneuvers.
HEAT RESISTANT	Improved higher, low friction and high heat resistant Carbon rich facing used on the disc with ventilated type centre blade
DURABILITY	Self leveling offers longer clutch life The self leveling system balances equal wear on both the flywheel and transmission side of the disc to promote longer clutch life.

Super Single Clutch

Offers 1280kg/f and 400ps

A lightweight clutch that offers smooth shifting

USE	High performance with good clutch maneuver A light maneuver is required even with a high performance clutch. The Super Single clutch has the diaphragm lever ratio modified with a light pedal as any sporty clutches on the market.
DESIGN	Usability and high power transmission balanced on a high level Material interface and size matching has been made possible by mass production. Designed and developed from zero, high performance and easy use has been compatible at a high level.
DURABILITY	A powerful 1280kg/f (12550N/f) surpassing twin plate clutches With CUSCO's original setting of the diaphragm lever ratio, we have realized a pressure figure of 1280kg/f (12550N/f) and capable of handing 400ps and 40kg/f output.

Hyper Single Clutch

The clutch for those who want more than the usual reinforced clutch with the pedal feel of OEM.

USE	A light pedal and easy slipping in The strut drive type design using the strut brace/leaf spring allows better feel and response to the driver.
SET INTERCHANGEABLE	Use and power transmission balanced at high levels The clutch cover, disc and flywheel is all interchangeable and offers higher performance than the production interchangeable reinforced type clutch. Material and size to suit.
PRESSURE	Production feel durable up to 10000kg/f
SILENT	No clanking sounds when the pedal is depressed

Rocket Clutch Disk/Rocket Clutch Cover

Lightweight disc and cover

Sharp feel and response

Cutting edge thin clutch disc enables sharp response and feel

By developing the clutch disc and clutch cover as a set, we aimed for ultimate thinness and lightness. Controlling inertia and shortening the synchro timing enables swift gear shifts.

PRESSURE	High strength at high revs The reinforced clutch cover is capable of approximately 1000kg/f (depending on the car to a degree). The set development bore a good match for a powerful transmission.
STRENGTH & DURABILITY	Strong enough to withstand all tough clutch treatment Ultimately thin, heat resistant and durable, the pressure plates of the clutch disc and cover have increased in strength. The strap plate that connects the pressure plate and clutch cover have also been greatly reinforced.
USE	Easy pedal effort with upgraded contact pressure The turnover type has been used for a lighter clutch with a heavy rate clutch cover. The light clutch enables easy maneuver without the feel of a high contact pressure.
BALANCED	A lighter disc and cover set developed

Super Light Chrome Molybdenum Fly Wheel

Design, machined and lightness explored for even rotation

Not just light, the cutting edge design enables even rotation even from the low revs

RESPONSE	The lightness enables swift revs up or down
LIGHTWEIGHT PERFORMANCE	The chrome molybdenum steel is precision machined by CNC machinery
USE	The revs go up and down swiftly for quicker gear shifts
FASTER TIMES	Faster times gained on 0-400m accelerations runs and mid range gear accelerations.

* This chrome molybdenum steel flywheel is only for cars with manual transmission

Metal Reinforced Clutch Disc

The metal faced disc will meet your most rugged requirements.

Slipping in the clutch is just like the production version.

A combined exchange with CUSCO's reinforced clutch cover will give that extra performance.

Reinforced Clutch Cover

Heightens the set loads in good balance for a sure transmission of power.

Excellent release and sharp clear operation.

Best performance is gained with use.

Non Asbesto Reinforced Clutch Disc

Specially designed non asbesto faced disc. Enables ease of slipping in the clutch for better car control

Heat resistant material used to cope with heat generated from frequent gear shifts.

Anti burst with reinforced stop pin for higher safety.