The HA3-HDSS pairs ACT's most popular Heavy Duty pressure plate with ACT's most popular Performance Street disc, sized for the Acura CL and related Honda Accord/Prelude platform. The Heavy Duty pressure plate uses an exclusive diaphragm design to raise clamp load and reduce deflection, with a four-stage heat-treated diaphragm and precision-stamped cover. The Performance Street disc uses premium organic friction material with high copper content and a steel-backed lining, with reduced marcel for faster shift action.
Installation Instructions
Warranty
Specifications:
- Pressure plate: ACT Heavy Duty, increases clamp load approximately 20-50% over stock
- Disc: ACT Performance Street, organic friction material with high copper content
- Steel-backed lining for greater burst strength and durability
- Reduced marcel for faster shift action versus a stock-style disc
- Backed by ACT's one-year warranty
- Part Number: HA3-HDSS
Vehicle Applications:
- 1997, 1998 Acura CL Base
- 1997, 1998, 1999 Acura CL Premium
- 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Honda Accord DX
- 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Honda Accord EX
- 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Honda Accord LX
- 1991 Honda Accord SE
- 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Honda Prelude Base
- 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Honda Prelude S
- 1995 Honda Prelude SE
- 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Honda Prelude Si
- 1992, 1993, 1994 Honda Prelude Si 4WS
- 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 Honda Prelude Type SH
- 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 Honda Prelude VTEC
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon black, glass wool fibers, and silica, chromium, and nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
FAQ
What does a Heavy Duty pressure plate change?
ACT Heavy Duty pressure plates use an upgraded diaphragm design that raises clamp load roughly 20 to 50 percent over stock, which reduces slip and extends clutch life.
Will this kit work on a car used for daily driving?
The Heavy Duty pressure plate paired with a street disc is engineered to keep manageable pedal effort, though engagement will be firmer than the factory clutch.
Which Honda/Acura platforms share this kit?
Per ACT's fitment data, this kit covers the Acura CL along with the Honda Accord and Prelude for the model years listed in the vehicle applications above.
Is a flywheel included?
No, this kit includes the pressure plate and disc only; ACT flywheels for this platform are sold separately.
