Why Upgrade to Pro Series?

OEM bolts:

• Stretch under load
• Can loosen with repeated heat cycles
• Aren’t designed for aggressive clutch setups

ARP Pro Series Fixes That:

• Higher tensile strength than standard hardware
• Improved clamp load for secure pressure plate mounting
• Precision-machined threads for accurate torque
• Reusable design (no torque-to-yield nonsense)

Translation: your clutch stays exactly where it should—doing its job.

The importance of pressure plate bolts in a racing or hi-performance street application can’t be emphasized nearly enough. These fasteners play a key role in both the performance and safety of a vehicle. As a result of this, ARP has developed special pressure plate bolts which are application specific to verify the optimum grip length.

Vehicle Fitment (Honda / Acura Applications)

The ARP 230-2202 kit is designed for Honda and Acura manual transmission platforms, including:

Honda:

• Civic (B-series, D-series, K-series setups)
• Civic Si
• Del Sol

Acura:

• Integra (B18A/B/C, Type R)
• RSX (K20A2, K20Z1)

Ideal For:

• Stage clutch upgrades
• Turbocharged or supercharged builds
• Track, drag, and aggressive street driving

If you’re installing a performance clutch and reusing stock bolts… that’s a bold gamble.

These Pro Series bolts, In the beginning developed for NASCAR Winston Cup competition, are produced from a premium grade chrome moly and hardened to a nominal tensile strength of 200,000 psi. The bolts feature a big diameter, low-profile design, and the kits come complete with washers.

Key Features

• Pro Series ARP alloy construction
• 12-point head design for precise torque
• Black oxide finish for corrosion resistance
• Application-specific clutch hardware
• Complete set for pressure plate installation

Performance Benefits

• Maintains even clamping force across the pressure plate
• Prevents bolt stretch and loosening
• Handles high RPM launches and aggressive driving
• Improves long-term drivetrain reliability

No slipping. No loosening. No pulling the transmission again because of bolts.

Pressure plate fasteners play a key role within the performance and safety of a vehicle
Manufactured from a premium grade chrome alloy that may be heat-treated to 200,000 psi, which is considerably stronger than Grade 8 hardware

Installation Notes

• Torque to ARP recommended specifications
• Use thread locker (Loctite)
• Install during:
  • Clutch replacement
  • Flywheel upgrades
  • Engine/transmission builds

In the beginning designed for NASCAR Winston Cup competition
Bolt is application specific to verify the optimum grip length, with a thread size of three/8-16
Kits come complete with washers

Why ARP?

Because clutch hardware failure:

• Isn’t gradual
• Isn’t forgiving
• Isn’t cheap

ARP = install it once and move on with your life.

Final Verdict

The ARP 230-2202 Pro Series Pressure Plate Bolt Kit is a must-have for any serious Honda or Acura build running upgraded clutch components.

Small upgrade. Huge peace of mind.