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NEW PRODUCT FOR 2009
ACT RELEASES NEW HEAVY DUTY CLUTCH FOR 01-06 BMW M3 (E46)!
LANCASTER, CA
JUNE 4, 2009
Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a new Heavy Duty performance clutch kit and components for the 01-06 BMW M3 (E46).
ACT's new clutch kit for the BMW M3 features a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate that incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 44% increase in clamp force over the stock unit.
The ACT Street Clutch Kit combines the Heavy Duty Pressure Plate and a Performance Organic Disc, a disc that features special performance organic friction materials to withstand increased heat and abuse, steel backed linings for high burst strength and modifications engineered for quicker shifting. The ACT Street Clutch Kit provides increased pedal feel, smooth engagement and significantly improved consistency, durability and increases the torque capacity to 397 lbs/ft.
ACT Race Clutch Kits will hold 508 lbs/ft of torque. Metallic Ceramic Xtreme Discs are available in 4 and 6 puck sprung and un-sprung hub designs and are very durable while allowing for quick shifting. The Xtreme Discs are design for high power engines and are recommended for track use only.
| DESCRIPTION |
PART NUMBER |
TORQUE CAPACITY |
CLAMP LOAD |
ACT Street Clutch Kit |
BM4-HDSS* |
397 lbs/ft |
44% |
ACT Solid Street Clutch Kit |
BM4-HDSD* |
397 lbs/ft |
44% |
ACT Race Clutch Kit (4 Puck) |
BM4-HDR4* |
508 lbs/ft |
44% |
ACT Race Clutch Kit (4 Puck Sprung Hub) |
BM4-HDG4* |
508 lbs/ft |
44% |
ACT Race Clutch Kit (6 Puck) |
BM4-HDR6* |
508 lbs/ft |
44% |
ACT Race Clutch Kit (6 Puck Sprung Hub) |
BM4-HDG6* |
508 lbs/ft |
44% |
*NOTE: All kits with the BM4 prefix will include our SFI certified billet steel flywheel, B014 pressure plate, PB1002 pilot bearing.
All ACT Pressure Plates and discs for the BMW M3 are SFI certified.
ABOUT ACT
ACT clutches deliver the maximum holding power by applying a series of sound engineering advancements to new (not rebuilt) components which maximizes load and reduces flex. The result is maximum torque capacity, long life and clean, fast shifting. ACT is a premier clutch manufacturer that has more than 300 different applications and more than 500 performance clutch kits. The company’s product line features clutches and forged flywheels for the most popular vehicles in the sport compact car market. ACT is headquartered in Lancaster, California.
www.advancedclutch.com
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For further information contact:

Kendra Albright
9891 Hamilton Avenue
Huntington Beach, CA
92646
(714) 378-1660
kendra@ktcmediagroup.com |