The HC5-SPSS kit pairs an ACT Sport pressure plate with ACT's most popular Performance Street disc for the 1992-2005 Civic/Civic del Sol/Acura EL platform, offering a mild upgrade over the stock clutch. The Sport pressure plate uses ACT's exclusive diaphragm design, four-stage heat treating, and precision cover stampings for consistent clamp load. The Performance Street disc uses premium organic friction material with high copper content and a steel backing for durability, with reduced marcel for a faster, quiet shift feel.
Warranty | Installation Instructions
Specifications
- Pressure Plate: ACT Sport (four-stage heat-treated diaphragm design, precision cover stampings)
- Disc: Performance Street Sprung (organic friction material, steel-backed)
- Balance: Computer spin balanced to within .25 oz-in
- Warranty: 12-Month ACT "Excellence in Performance" Limited Warranty
- Part Number: ACTHC5-SPSS
Vehicle Applications
Confirmed fitment, listed by individual model year:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Honda | Civic | CX |
| 1992 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 1992 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 1992 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 1992 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 1992 | Honda | Civic | VX |
| 1993 | Honda | Civic | CX |
| 1993 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 1993 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 1993 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 1993 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 1993 | Honda | Civic | VX |
| 1993 | Honda | Civic del Sol | S |
| 1993 | Honda | Civic del Sol | Si |
| 1994 | Honda | Civic | CX |
| 1994 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 1994 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 1994 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 1994 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 1994 | Honda | Civic | VX |
| 1994 | Honda | Civic del Sol | S |
| 1994 | Honda | Civic del Sol | Si |
| 1995 | Honda | Civic | CX |
| 1995 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 1995 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 1995 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 1995 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 1995 | Honda | Civic | VX |
| 1995 | Honda | Civic del Sol | S |
| 1995 | Honda | Civic del Sol | Si |
| 1996 | Honda | Civic | CX |
| 1996 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 1996 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 1996 | Honda | Civic | HX |
| 1996 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 1996 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 1996 | Honda | Civic del Sol | S |
| 1996 | Honda | Civic del Sol | Si |
| 1997 | Acura | EL | Base |
| 1997 | Honda | Civic | CX |
| 1997 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 1997 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 1997 | Honda | Civic | EX-R |
| 1997 | Honda | Civic | HX |
| 1997 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 1997 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 1997 | Honda | Civic del Sol | S |
| 1997 | Honda | Civic del Sol | Si |
| 1998 | Acura | EL | Base |
| 1998 | Honda | Civic | CX |
| 1998 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 1998 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 1998 | Honda | Civic | EX-R |
| 1998 | Honda | Civic | HX |
| 1998 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 1998 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 1998 | Honda | Civic del Sol | S |
| 1998 | Honda | Civic del Sol | Si |
| 1999 | Acura | EL | Base |
| 1999 | Honda | Civic | CX |
| 1999 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 1999 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 1999 | Honda | Civic | EX-R |
| 1999 | Honda | Civic | HX |
| 1999 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 2000 | Acura | EL | Base |
| 2000 | Honda | Civic | CX |
| 2000 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 2000 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 2000 | Honda | Civic | EX-R |
| 2000 | Honda | Civic | HX |
| 2000 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 2001 | Acura | EL | Base |
| 2001 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 2001 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 2001 | Honda | Civic | HX |
| 2001 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 2002 | Acura | EL | Base |
| 2002 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 2002 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 2002 | Honda | Civic | HX |
| 2002 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 2002 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2003 | Acura | EL | Base |
| 2003 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 2003 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 2003 | Honda | Civic | HX |
| 2003 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 2003 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2004 | Acura | EL | Base |
| 2004 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 2004 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 2004 | Honda | Civic | HX |
| 2004 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 2004 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2004 | Honda | Civic | Value Package |
| 2005 | Acura | EL | Base |
| 2005 | Honda | Civic | DX |
| 2005 | Honda | Civic | EX |
| 2005 | Honda | Civic | EX Special Edition |
| 2005 | Honda | Civic | HX |
| 2005 | Honda | Civic | LX |
| 2005 | Honda | Civic | LX Special Edition |
| 2005 | Honda | Civic | Reverb |
| 2005 | Honda | Civic | Si |
| 2005 | Honda | Civic | Value Package |
California Prop 65 Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon black, glass wool fibers, and silica (in clutch discs), chromium and nickel, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are ACT clutch kits balanced?
Yes. Every ACT clutch assembly is computer spin-balanced to within .25 oz-in, tighter than the .50 oz-in typical of stock production clutches, for smoother operation across the RPM range.
Will this clutch increase pedal effort?
ACT pressure plates are engineered for higher torque capacity, so pedal effort typically increases 15-40% with a Heavy Duty pressure plate and 50-80% with an Xtreme pressure plate compared to stock, depending on the application.
Does this clutch need a break-in period?
Organic street discs should be broken in for 300-500 miles of mild, stop-and-go driving before spirited use. Race discs generally only need a few hard slips to lap the surfaces before normal use. Avoid overheating the clutch during break-in, as this can glaze the friction surfaces.
Is this clutch kit repairable or rebuildable?
In some cases a rebuild or repair may be possible after inspection; contact ACT's technical department for guidance, and use a qualified clutch specialist due to the kit's specialized components.