ACT - Advanced Clutch Technology
Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) Clutches and Flywheels For Street and Race Applications
Since 1994, Advanced Clutch Technology has specialized in delivering the highest performing driveline components in the industry. A laser-guided focus on customer service, quality and reliability has earned the company a coveted reputation across all segments of the performance aftermarket. Each product offering is thoroughly researched, engineered, and tested to ensure it performs up to the challenge of customer expectations, with the goal of far exceeding them. This all-in commitment to excellence has resulted in the support of numerous victories and championships around the world. These same standards also ensure street products provide the solid performance relied upon day after day. Most clutch brands Accesspeed has worked with offer a 90-day or 120-day warranty. ACT offers a 1-year limited warranty on their products. This signifies a unique promise to enthusiasts, and lets them know they are making the preferred choice.
DESIGN AND ENGINEERING
Advanced Clutch Technology designs, engineers and develops products by leveraging decades of track and performance street experience. Advanced CAD, FEA simulation and CAM tools help ensure highly optimized performance, reliability and repeatability. These key advantages are produced by combining the best engineering and design methodologies with the latest in materials and manufacturing techniques.
Each new product candidate is subjected to a painstaking development cycle with rigorous quality gates. First to market is not found on any project goal list. If the result does not perform significantly better, address issues common to each application and stand up to highly modified engines, it does not receive production approval.
GENUINE QUALITY
Some call it Old School, yet quality keeps no calendar. A job is either done right or it's not done. ACT insists on vehicle testing, dynamometer results, laboratory testing, 3D modeling, rapid prototyping and simulation to bring the best solutions possible to our customers. ACTs USA manufacturing plant utilizes specialized production test equipment to check clamp load, verify release travel, computer dynamic spin balance and diaphragm cycling before shipping. SFI Certification is standard across most of the product line. Clutches and flywheels take time and energy to install, so it often pays to select the best components the first time. Technology does change over time, and ACT's commitment to excellence never has - and never will.
ACT CLUTCH KITS
ACT Clutch Kits stand unequaled in terms of consistent pedal feel, high torque capacity, long wear life and durability. In-house manufacturing is critical in tuning components specifically to each individual application, while maintaining the predictable ACT pedal feel across the entire catalog.
XACT FLYWHEELS
Flywheels for both performance and racing are weight optimized for an ideal balance of Moment of Inertia (MOI = resistance to acceleration) and strength. ACT uses one-piece Chromoly steel forgings, the strongest manufacturing method available, to best align the internal grain structure. Streetlite versions are configured for a significant performance boost with minimal drivability compromise. Offered for select applications, Prolite flywheels are aggressively tuned for competition use. These rival the MOI of the lightest aluminum flywheels without any of the potential reliability or maintenance concerns.
A clutch “kit” includes a new or remanufactured clutch disc, pressure plate and (in most cases) a release bearing. A kit is the best way to go because all parts are sourced from the same supplier and are matched so the installed height will be correct to ensure proper fit for your vehicle. Mismatched parts can sometimes cause problems engaging and releasing your clutch.
The clutch allows you to engage the power from your engine to your transmission and, ultimately your wheels and tires. A clutch allows you to drive your vehicle, change gears, and to stop your vehicle while the engine is still running.
A clutch kit includes a new or remanufactured clutch disc, pressure plate and release bearing. A kit is the best way to go because all of the parts are sourced from the same supplier and are matched so the installed height will be correct. Mismatched parts can sometimes cause engagement and release problems.
Although clutches are designed to last between 50,000 and 100,000 miles, a variety of factors can cause a clutch to slip and need replacement. If you drive it like you stole it, with harsh acceleration, stop-start driving, and dropping the clutch to donate rubber to the road, you will likely wear down the clutch prematurely. Vehicle type, age and daily driving conditions can affect how often the clutch needs replacing. Vehicle maintenance can also be a factor in how often your clutch needs to be replaced.