ACT RELEASES NEW HEAVY DUTY CLUTCH KIT FOR CHEVY COBALT SS!

January 6, 2009
Lancaster, CA

Advanced Clutch Technology (ACT) has released a new Heavy Duty performance clutch kit and components for the 05-07 Cobalt SS (supercharged).

ACT’s new clutch kit for the Cobalt SS features a Heavy Duty Pressure Plate that incorporates hardened diaphragm fingers for decreased wear and provides a 33% 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 340lbs/ft.

ACT Race Clutch Kits will hold 435 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 designed for high power engines and are recommended for track use only.
APPLICATION                     PART #     TORQUE CAPACITY     CLAMP LOAD
ACT Street Clutch Kit                GM11-HDMM*         340 LBS/FT         33%
ACT Street Clutch Kit             GM11-HDSS*         340 LBS/FT         33%
ACT Race Clutch Kit (4 Puck)         ZX4-HDR4*         435 LBS/FT         33%
ACT Race Clutch Kit (4 Puck Sprung Hub) ZX4-HDG4*         435LBS/FT         33%
ACT Race Clutch Kit (6 Puck)         ZX4-HDR6*         435 LBS/FT         33%
ACT Race Clutch Kit (6 Puck Sprung Hub) ZX4-HDG6*         435 LBS/FT         33%

*NOTE: All kits with the GM11 prefix will include our SFI certified billet steel flywheel, GM014 pressure plate, ATGM14 alignment tool and your choice of clutch disc.

All ACT Pressure Plates and discs for the Cobalt SS are SFI certified.

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.

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