If you’re looking to upgrade your ride with something that really delivers, let me tell you about the ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate GM013. This isn’t just any pressure plate; it’s got a unique diaphragm design that ramps up the clamp load while cutting down on deflection. What does that mean for you? More grip and a longer clutch life, which is something every car lover can appreciate. After all, no one wants to be replacing their clutch every season.
Now, I’ve put this pressure plate through its paces, and I can vouch for its performance. Each diaphragm goes through a four-stage heat-treating process, which is pretty impressive. This means it’s built to handle the heat, whether you’re cruising down the street or hitting the track. The precision cover stampings give it that extra rigidity and consistency, so you know it’s not going to let you down when you need it most.
One of the standout features is that it boosts clamp load by 20 to 50 percent. That’s a significant jump, especially if you’re running a street or race disc. You’ll feel the difference in pedal effort, too—it’s light to moderate, but the engagement is super positive. You’re not going to be fighting your clutch when you’re trying to shift gears.
As for installation, I found it pretty straightforward. If you need a little guidance, you can check out the install instructions here. It’s always good to have a roadmap when you’re diving into something like this.
Let’s talk specs for a minute. This bad boy has an 11-inch diameter, or 280 mm if you prefer metric. It’s classified as Heavy Duty and falls into the performance grade type. Weighing in at 24.9 lbs, it’s not the lightest out there, but that’s because it’s built to last. Plus, it’s SFI 1.1 certified, so you know it meets some serious safety standards.
Now, if you’re wondering whether it’ll fit your ride, here’s a quick list of compatible models:
In short, if you’re serious about your car and want a pressure plate that can keep up with your driving style, the ACT Heavy Duty Pressure Plate GM013 is worth considering. It’s built tough, performs well, and will make your driving experience that much better.
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| Vehicle Make/Model | Year | Trims |
|---|---|---|
| Buick Regal | 1973-1977 | Base |
| Buick Regal | 1976-1977 | SR |
| Buick Skylark | 1961-1972 | Base |
| Buick Skylark | 1968-1972 | Custom |
| Buick Skylark | 1970, 1972 | 350 |
| Chevrolet Bel Air | 1965-1975 | Base |
| Chevrolet Biscayne | 1965-1972 | Base |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1975-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1975-1980 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1975-1981 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1975-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1975-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1978-1980 | Big Ten |
| Chevrolet C10 | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C10 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet C10 Suburban | 1969-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet C10 Suburban | 1975-1979 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C10 Suburban | 1975-1977, 1979, 1982-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C10 Suburban | 1975-1979, 1982, 1984-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C10 Suburban | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C10 Suburban | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1988-1995 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1988-1995 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1988-1992 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1989-1991, 1994-1995 | Base |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1990-1993 | 454 SS |
| Chevrolet C1500 | 1990-1995 | WT |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1975-1980 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1975-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1975-1981, 1986-1987 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1975-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet C20 | 1986-1987 | Base |
| Chevrolet C20 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet C20 Suburban | 1969-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet C20 Suburban | 1975-1979, 1982, 1984-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C20 Suburban | 1975-1977, 1979, 1982-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C20 Suburban | 1975-1979 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C20 Suburban | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C20 Suburban | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1988-1992, 1994-1995, 2000 | Base |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1988-1995 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1988-1995 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1988-1992 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1993, 1995 | Custom |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1993, 1995-1999 | 400 SS |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1994-1995 | WT |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 1995 | 60th Anniversary |
| Chevrolet C2500 | 2000 | LS |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1975-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1975-1980 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1975-1982 | Base |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1975-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1975-1981 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet C30 | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet C30 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1967-1974, 1977-1981 | Z28 |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1967-1980 | Base |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1967-1973, 1975 | RS |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1967-1972 | SS |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1973-1978 | LT |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1976-1978 | LT Rally Sport |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1976-1980 | Rally Sport |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1979-1981 | Berlinetta |
| Chevrolet Camaro | 1981 | Sport |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1966-1972 | Base |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1973-1976 | Classic |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1973-1974 | Estate |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1975-1976 | Classic Sport |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1975 | Estate Wagon |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 | Classic Estate |
| Chevrolet Caprice | 1976 | Classic Landau |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1964-1968 | 300 |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1964-1965 | Malibu Super Sport |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1965-1972 | Malibu |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1965-1969 | 300 Deluxe |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1966, 1968-1972 | SS |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1966 | Super Sport 396 |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1967-1970 | SS 396 |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1967-1972 | Concours |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1968 | Nomad Custom |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1968-1972 | Nomad |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1969-1972 | Concours Estate |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1969-1972 | Greenbrier |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1970 | SS 454 |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1970-1972 | Base |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1971-1972 | Heavy Chevy |
| Chevrolet Chevelle | 1973 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1966-1974, 1977-1982 | Base |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1975-1976 | Stingray |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 | Indianapolis 500 Pace Car |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1978 | Silver Anniversary Edition |
| Chevrolet Corvette | 1982 | Collector's Edition |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1964-1972 | Base |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1968-1972 | Custom |
| Chevrolet El Camino | 1968-1972 | SS |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1965-1976 | Base |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1965-1967 | SS |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1975-1976 | Sport |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1975-1976 | Custom |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1976 | Custom Landau |
| Chevrolet Impala | 1976 | S |
| Chevrolet K10 | 1975-1977, 1982-1983, 1985-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K10 | 1975-1978 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K10 | 1975-1978, 1982, 1984-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K10 | 1975-1978 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K10 | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K10 | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet K10 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet K10 Suburban | 1969-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet K10 Suburban | 1975-1977, 1979, 1983, 1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K10 Suburban | 1975-1979, 1984, 1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K10 Suburban | 1975-1979 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K10 Suburban | 1981, 1983, 1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet K10 Suburban | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1988-1998 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1988-1992 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1988-1998 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1990-1998 | WT |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1991 | Sport |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1994-1997 | Base |
| Chevrolet K1500 | 1999 | LS |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1975-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1975-1983, 1985-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1975-1981 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1975-1980 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet K20 | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K20 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet K20 Suburban | 1969-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet K20 Suburban | 1975-1978, 1985-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K20 Suburban | 1975-1977, 1985-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K20 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K20 Suburban | 1985-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1988-1992 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1988-1998 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1988-1998 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1994-1997, 1999-2000 | Base |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1994-1995, 1998 | WT |
| Chevrolet K2500 | 1999-2000 | LS |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1977-1986 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1977-1980 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1977-1981 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1977-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet K30 | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K30 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| Chevrolet K5 Blazer | 1975, 1977-1980 | Custom Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K5 Blazer | 1975-1980 | Cheyenne |
| Chevrolet K5 Blazer | 1976 | Base |
| Chevrolet K5 Blazer | 1978, 1980-1986 | Silverado |
| Chevrolet K5 Blazer | 1981 | Deluxe |
| Chevrolet K5 Blazer | 1981-1986 | Custom |
| Chevrolet K5 Blazer | 1984 | Scottsdale |
| Chevrolet Nova | 1969-1979 | Base |
| Chevrolet Nova | 1973-1975, 1978-1979 | Custom |
| Chevrolet Nova | 1975 | LN |
| Chevrolet Nova | 1975-1978 | Police |
| Chevrolet Nova | 1976-1977 | Concours |
| Chevrolet Nova | 1976 | SS |
| Chevrolet Nova | 1977-1979 | Rally |
| GMC C15 | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC C15 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C15 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C15 | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC C15 | 1977 | Indy Hauler |
| GMC C15 | 1977-1978 | Heavy Half |
| GMC C15 | 1978 | Street Coupe |
| GMC C15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC C15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC C15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C15/C1500 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| GMC C15/C1500 Suburban | 1969-1974 | Base |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1980 | Heavy Half |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1986 | Base |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1982 | Street Coupe |
| GMC C1500 | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC C1500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra |
| GMC C1500 | 1988-1995 | Sierra SLE |
| GMC C1500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra SLX |
| GMC C1500 | 1994-1995 | Sierra Special |
| GMC C1500 | 1994-1995 | Sierra SL |
| GMC C1500 | 1994-1995 | Sierra SLT |
| GMC C1500 Suburban | 1979-1986, 1992-1995 | Base |
| GMC C1500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C1500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC C1500 Suburban | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C1500 Suburban | 1992-1995 | SLE |
| GMC C1500 Suburban | 1995 | SLT |
| GMC C25 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C25 | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC C25 | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC C25 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC C25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC C25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C25/C2500 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| GMC C25/C2500 Suburban | 1969-1974 | Base |
| GMC C2500 | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC C2500 | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C2500 | 1979-1986 | Base |
| GMC C2500 | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C2500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra SLX |
| GMC C2500 | 1988-1995 | Sierra SLE |
| GMC C2500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra |
| GMC C2500 | 1994-1995 | Sierra SL |
| GMC C2500 | 1994-1995 | Sierra SLT |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1979-1986, 1992-1995 | Base |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1992-1995 | SLE |
| GMC C2500 Suburban | 1995 | SLT |
| GMC C35 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C35 | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC C35 | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC C35 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C35/C3500 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| GMC C3500 | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC C3500 | 1979-1986 | Base |
| GMC C3500 | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC C3500 | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC C3500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra |
| GMC C3500 | 1988-2000 | Sierra SLE |
| GMC C3500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra SLX |
| GMC C3500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SL |
| GMC C3500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SLT |
| GMC K15 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K15 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K15 | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC K15 | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC K15 | 1977 | Indy Hauler |
| GMC K15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC K15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC K15 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K15/K1500 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| GMC K15/K1500 Suburban | 1969-1974 | Base |
| GMC K1500 | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC K1500 | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K1500 | 1979-1986 | Base |
| GMC K1500 | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K1500 | 1988-1995 | Sierra SLE |
| GMC K1500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra SLX |
| GMC K1500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra |
| GMC K1500 | 1993 | Sierra Sport |
| GMC K1500 | 1994-1995 | Sierra Special |
| GMC K1500 | 1994-1995 | Sierra SLT |
| GMC K1500 | 1994-1995 | Sierra SL |
| GMC K1500 | 1995 | Sierra SLS |
| GMC K1500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K1500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC K1500 Suburban | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K1500 Suburban | 1979-1986, 1992-1995 | Base |
| GMC K1500 Suburban | 1992-1995 | SLE |
| GMC K1500 Suburban | 1995 | SLT |
| GMC K25 | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC K25 | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC K25 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K25 | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC K25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Base |
| GMC K25 Suburban | 1975-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K25/K2500 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| GMC K25/K2500 Suburban | 1969-1974 | Base |
| GMC K2500 | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC K2500 | 1979-1986 | Base |
| GMC K2500 | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K2500 | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K2500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra |
| GMC K2500 | 1988-1995 | Sierra SLE |
| GMC K2500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra SLX |
| GMC K2500 | 1994-1995 | Sierra SL |
| GMC K2500 | 1994-1995 | Sierra SLT |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1979-1986, 1992-1995 | Base |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1992-1995 | SLE |
| GMC K2500 Suburban | 1995 | SLT |
| GMC K35 | 1977-1978 | Base |
| GMC K35 | 1977-1978 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K35 | 1977-1978 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K35 | 1977-1978 | High Sierra |
| GMC K35/K3500 Pickup | 1969-1974 | Base |
| GMC K3500 | 1979-1986 | Sierra Classic |
| GMC K3500 | 1979-1986 | Base |
| GMC K3500 | 1979-1982 | Sierra Grande |
| GMC K3500 | 1979-1986 | High Sierra |
| GMC K3500 | 1988-2000 | Sierra SLE |
| GMC K3500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra SLX |
| GMC K3500 | 1988-1993 | Sierra |
| GMC K3500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SL |
| GMC K3500 | 1994-2000 | Sierra SLT |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1965-1967 | Holiday |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1965-1973 | Base |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1967 | Turnpike Cruiser |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1968, 1971-1973 | S |
| Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1972 | Cruiser |
| Oldsmobile Omega | 1973 | Base |
| Pontiac Bonneville | 1959-1960, 1967-1970 | Safari |
| Pontiac Bonneville | 1959-1960 | Custom |
| Pontiac Bonneville | 1959-1960, 1967-1970 | Base |
| Pontiac Catalina | 1959-1960, 1970 | Safari |
| Pontiac Catalina | 1959-1960, 1967-1970 | Base |
| Pontiac Catalina | 1968-1970 | Ventura |
| Pontiac Firebird | 1973-1976, 1981 | Base |
| Pontiac Firebird | 1973-1976, 1981 | Formula |
| Pontiac Firebird | 1973-1976, 1981 | Esprit |
| Pontiac Firebird | 1973-1976, 1981 | Trans Am |
| Pontiac GTO | 1970-1973 | Base |
| Pontiac GTO | 1970-1971 | The Judge |
| Pontiac Grand Prix | 1967-1970 | Base |

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