16-20 Camaro 2.0L FX400-CL Clutch Kit - Clutch Masters

FITS 2016-2020 CAMARO ( LS/LT MODELS )

DESCRIPTION:

Upgrade your 2016-2020 Chevrolet Camaro 2.0L Turbo 6-speed manual with the Clutch Masters 04302-HDCL-X FX400-CL 8-Puck Clutch Kit. Designed as an extreme-duty street and road/drag racing clutch system, the FX400-CL combines Clutch Masters' Power Plus I Hi-Leverage Heavy-Duty Pressure Plate with a sprung segmented 8-puck ceramic disc to provide a manufacturer-rated 170% increase in holding capacity over stock. The FX400-CL is designed for performance enthusiasts who need substantially more clutch capacity without stepping all the way up to the harsher engagement characteristics of the FX400-C6 6-puck or race-only FX500. Clutch Masters specifically identifies the FX400 as a RACE/STREET system suitable for extreme-duty street use as well as road and drag racing applications. At the heart of the 04302-HDCL-X is Clutch Masters' Power Plus I Hi-Leverage Heavy-Duty Pressure Plate. Combined with the ceramic friction disc, this performance pressure plate provides the clamping force necessary to support the FX400's 170% increase in holding capacity, making it well suited to substantially modified turbocharged applications producing considerably more torque than stock. The defining feature of the FX400-CL is its segmented 8-puck ceramic full-face disc. Clutch Masters offers the FX400 with either a 6-puck or 8-puck ceramic configuration, with the 8-puck being the less aggressive and more street-friendly version. The 8-puck design provides quick, positive engagement while retaining better low-speed manners than the more aggressive 6-puck ceramic paddle configuration. Clutch Masters uses premium ceramic friction material for excellent holding capacity, durability under demanding conditions, and rapid heat dissipation. These characteristics make ceramic particularly useful in high-torque performance applications where a conventional organic or Kevlar-based clutch may no longer provide sufficient capacity. Unlike the FX400-C6 6-puck, the FX400-CL incorporates a Marcel cushion between the disc linings. This cushioning helps soften initial engagement and minimize clutch chatter while maintaining the rapid engagement characteristics expected from a high-performance ceramic clutch. Clutch Masters specifically describes the 8-puck configuration as designed for street-driven vehicles. The clutch disc also utilizes a heavy-duty sprung hub where applicable. The sprung hub provides moderate drivetrain dampening in high-torque applications, making the FX400 considerably more street-friendly than a solid or rigid-hub clutch. This combination of a sprung hub, Marcel cushioning, and segmented ceramic friction material gives the FX400-CL an effective balance between serious torque capacity and usable street manners. That does not mean the FX400-CL will behave like an OEM clutch. Ceramic friction material inherently produces quicker and more aggressive engagement than an organic street clutch. Some additional noise, vibration, harshness, or chatter may still be experienced depending on the vehicle, flywheel, drivetrain configuration, and driving technique. The FX400-CL is therefore best suited to modified Camaro 2.0T applications that actually require its increased holding capacity. Clutch Masters also cautions against selecting a ceramic clutch for a stock or near-stock vehicle. Ceramic friction material is intended to increase holding capacity and durability under demanding conditions rather than simply extend clutch life. In light-duty street use, the aggressive engagement characteristics may encourage additional slipping and can actually shorten clutch service life. For the 2016-2020 Camaro 2.0L Turbo owner looking for a serious performance clutch that can handle high-torque street, road-race, or drag-race use while remaining more manageable than the FX400 6-puck, the Clutch Masters 04302-HDCL-X FX400-CL offers an excellent combination of 170% increased holding capacity, premium ceramic friction material, sprung-hub construction, Marcel cushioning, and an 8-puck street-oriented design.

Key Features

• Clutch Masters FX400-CL Single Disc Clutch Kit
• Manufacturer-rated 170% increase in holding capacity
• RACE/STREET performance clutch system
• Designed for extreme-duty street applications
• Suitable for road racing and drag racing applications
• Power Plus I Hi-Leverage Heavy-Duty Pressure Plate
• Heavy-duty segmented 8-puck ceramic disc
• Premium ceramic friction material
• Full-face segmented ceramic design
• 8-puck configuration is less aggressive than the FX400 6-puck
• Quick and positive clutch engagement
• Marcel cushion between disc linings
• Marcel cushioning helps minimize chatter
• Heavy-duty sprung hub when applicable
• Sprung hub provides moderate drivetrain dampening
• More street-friendly than solid or rigid-hub clutch designs
• Designed specifically with street-driven performance vehicles in mind
• Excellent holding capacity
• Rapid heat dissipation
• Designed for demanding high-torque applications
• OEM-quality-or-better release bearing included
• Pilot bearing included when applicable
• Alignment tool, instruction card, and decals included
• Requires compatible Clutch Masters flywheel

Important Notes

• This particular FX400 uses a segmented 8-puck ceramic full-face disc.
• Premium ceramic friction material is used for high holding capacity, durability, and rapid heat dissipation.
• The FX400 is available in both 6-puck and 8-puck ceramic configurations.
• Clutch Masters identifies the 6-puck as the more aggressive configuration and the 8-puck as the less aggressive configuration.
• The 8-puck disc creates quick and rapid engagement while maintaining minimal chatter through the use of a Marcel cushion between the disc linings.
• The Marcel cushion is an important distinction between the FX400-CL and the more aggressive FX400-C6.
• Some increased noise, vibration, harshness, or chatter may occur depending on vehicle configuration and operating conditions.
• Using a ceramic clutch in easy street driving may reduce clutch life because its more aggressive engagement can result in a greater tendency to slip the clutch.
• Clutch Masters specifically states that ceramic clutch discs are not recommended for stock or near-stock vehicles.
• The FX400-CL is therefore best suited to substantially modified Camaro 2.0T applications that actually require its increased holding capacity.
• For a stock or mildly modified Camaro, one of Clutch Masters' less aggressive FX-series clutch systems may provide better overall drivability.
• Clutch selection should be based on actual torque output, modifications, vehicle weight, tire traction, intended use, and driving conditions rather than simply choosing the highest clutch stage available.
• The compatible Clutch Masters FW-302-AL Lightweight Aluminum Flywheel is sold separately.
• Do not assume compatibility with the factory dual-mass flywheel or another manufacturer's aftermarket flywheel.
• The slave cylinder is not included with the Camaro kit.
• Proper installation and Clutch Masters' current clutch break-in procedures should be followed before hard launches, racing, dyno pulls, or other high-load operation.