Shortly before the release of the Carbonetic Blade clutch by Across, Titan Motorsports was chosen to install and test one of their new Evo clutches. Our test vehicle was a lightly modified Evo 8 that was putting down 350 HP and 340 TQ.

The tech removing the exhaust…

Transmission being dropped…

Old clutch being removed…

Here is the ACT Evo lightweight flywheel that was compatible with the clutch kit…

…4 paddle clutch disc…

…and Across cover plate installed.

Installation went as planned and all the pieces fit without a hitch. The only thing that was not included with our test kit was the alignment tool. The feel of the clutch on the street was very civilized. It had a very OEM feel and held the power of our modified Evo test car very well. The owner of the car has been driving the car daily for a few weeks now and is enjoying the extra holding power combined with the easy engagement and streetability this clutch kit offers.

The Carbonetic Blade clutch is the world’s first OEM type Carbon replacement clutch disc. Designed and manufactured by the Across Corporation Japan, this clutch is the latest development in clutch technology, and has utilized the most advanced Carbon/Carbon Composite technology available to date.

With extensive dyno and road testing, Across has successfully created the ultimate OEM type Carbon replacement clutch disc. The Blade clutch answers the needs of drivers wanting the ultimate performance clutch with an OEM feel.

The Blade clutch is the ideal application for fast road, rally, circuit and autocross. Currently available for Evo 8/9 and Subaru STi 04-up.

•All Around Use – Ultimate clutch for the street, circuit, rally, and drift applications.
•Affordable – price performance that can’t be matched
•Light Weight – Faster gear shifts due to the dramatically reduced inertia weight
•Ease of Use – Designed to be used as a day to day clutch with easy engagement and OEM feel.
•Tuning – Ideal for Stage 1-3 tuned vehicles producing 400WHP *with the 4 paddle Blade and Across cover*
•Reduced Transmission Impact – New damper hub allows easy engagement and reduces the impact on your transmission
•OEM Compatible – The Blade can be used with stock covers and flywheels or up-rated cover plates and lightened flywheels
•Superior Heat Resistance – Exceeding the performance of any metal or organic clutch he Blade has a high resistance to fade.

…Titan Motorsports will post a review on this clutch shortly.