Action Clutch Stage 3 Clutch & Flywheel Kit (04-08 TSX)

If you're running a K24A2-powered 2004-2008 Acura TSX on track days, at the drag strip, or pushing hard on the street, the stock clutch isn't going to hold up. The Action Clutch Stage 3 Clutch and Flywheel Kit (ACR-0498) is built specifically for this application - engineered to handle the demands of aggressive street and occasional motorsport use without asking you to sacrifice daily drivability.

This kit delivers 170% increased holding capacity over the factory clutch on the K24A2's 201 lb-ft of torque. That headroom matters whether you're launching hard at the strip, carrying speed through corners on a road course, or running a mild power build. You're not going to be the guy who drops a clutch at the worst possible moment.

What's Actually in the Kit (ACR-0498)

The Stage 3 uses a sprung 6-puck MIBA Ceramic disc paired with a heavy-duty single diaphragm pressure plate with reinforced drive straps. The sprung hub design keeps engagement from being overly brutal on the street - you'll feel a noticeable improvement in engagement sharpness compared to stock, but it's not going to be a nightmare in traffic. Expect some clutch chatter during the break-in period; that's normal for this disc material and it clears up after proper break-in is complete (500 street miles, RPMs under 4,500, no more than half-throttle).

The kit also includes the Action Clutch lightened flywheel, which reduces rotating mass compared to the heavy OEM unit. The result is noticeably quicker throttle response and faster rev pickup - something you'll feel immediately on your first drive. Combined with the ceramic disc's engagement characteristics, the entire drivetrain feel changes in a way that's hard to go back from.

How Stage 3 Compares to Stage 1 and Stage 2

If you're deciding between Action Clutch stages for your TSX, here's the practical breakdown: Stage 1 is the right call for mostly-stock cars that want improved durability over OEM with minimal street manners compromise. Stage 2 steps up holding capacity for light power mods and more frequent track use. Stage 3 (this kit) is the right choice when you're running the car hard on a regular basis - drag events, time attack, drift sessions, or a built K24 - and you want maximum holding capacity while still being able to run the car on the street. If you're asking whether you need Stage 3, you probably do.

Built to a Standard That Holds Up

Action Clutch uses patented fully enclosed spring retainers - this matters because it eliminates the failure mode of springs ejecting under high load, which can cause catastrophic engine or transmission damage. Every ACR-0498 kit is physically inspected and signed off by an engineer before it ships. Their team has over 60 years of collective experience building performance clutch systems, and it shows in the design details.

This kit is built for: heavy-duty street use, drag racing, road course use, and drift applications on the 2004-2008 Acura TSX with the 2.4L K24A2 engine and 6-speed manual transmission. It is not compatible with automatic transmission TSX variants.