Application: 2002-2006 RSX, 2002-2005 Civic Si (EP3), 2006-2011 Civic Si
(FG2/FA5), 2012-2015 Civic Si (Requires switching clevis), 2004-2008
Acura TSX. LHD Vehicles only.
The 2002-2006 RSX, 2002-2005
EP3, 2006-2011 8th Gen Civic Si, 2012-2015 Civic Si, and 2004-2008 Acura
TSX all have a known issue with their factory clutch master cylinders
(CMC). If you look at the CMC on these cars more closely, you'll notice
that all of these models have a triangular shaped feedback plate
positioned at the very end of the cylinder. This plate is basically a
secondary valve that was designed to slow down the clutch engagement and
reduce shock to the clutch itself and the surrounding drivetrain parts.
This setup might be perfectly fine for people that just drive their
cars for simple daily use, but the delayed engagement can cause wear to
the synchros and possibly even the gears on performance applications.
The reason is fairly simple, the factory CMC delays the clutch
operation, so it does not open fast enough to keep up with a fast shift.
This means that pressure is being applied to the transmission synchros
during the shift, before they are ready for the actual gear change.
The K-Tuned Clutch Master Cylinder Upgrade Kit was designed to
completely replace the original factory cylinder and offer real time
clutch engagement to support faster shifting. We have put together a
complete bolt-on kit that includes a direct replacement CMC, our high
pressure 3AN clutch line, plus all of the necessary fittings needed for
installation. The factory clutch fluid reservoir is reused and connected
the same way it was in stock form. The only thing we suggest is
checking out your slave cylinder on the trans to confirm it is leak
free. Aside from that, installation is pretty simple, install the parts
and bleed the system using some new clutch fluid.
NOTE: RHD applications may be available. Please inquire on your setup.