Description
The EXEDY Clutch Kits - Single – 2002–2006 Acura RSX Base is a focused driveline solution for 2002–2006 Acura RSX Base, aimed at owners who want daily-driven and enthusiast street applications that need dependable engagement and OE-correct fitment without piecing together mismatched clutch components.
EXEDY Engineering Background
With roots in Japan dating to 1923, EXEDY has spent generations engineering clutches and powertrain components for both vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket. That OEM foundation carries into its performance range, where organic, cerametallic, chromoly, and multi-plate technologies are developed for increasingly demanding street and competition applications.
Driveline Role
EXEDY single-disc performance systems target modified cars that have outgrown an OE clutch but do not require the mass, cost, or engagement behavior of a multi-plate assembly. Depending on the series, EXEDY combines higher clamp load with organic or cerametallic friction and a sprung hub to manage driveline shock.
This category suits street/track cars, autocross builds, and moderate-power projects where response and thermal margin matter but the car still needs to remain manageable in normal driving.
Configuration
- EXEDY Part Number: 08806FW
- Configuration: Clutch Kits - Single
- Construction / Character: Application-specific EXEDY configuration
- Torque Rating: Application-specific / verify EXEDY rating
- Best Suited For: Use where this exact EXEDY configuration and fitment are required
Which Option Makes Sense?
For 2002–2006 Acura RSX Base, this configuration makes the most sense when its intended duty matches the vehicle's actual power and use. Avoid overspecifying clutch aggressiveness: the best setup is the one that maintains the needed torque reserve while preserving usable modulation and protecting the rest of the driveline.
Core Specifications
- Clamp Load: Stage 1/2 covers are designed around roughly 40% higher clamping load than the genuine part
- Pedal Effort: Typical Stage 1/2 increase is approximately 20–35%, application dependent
- Flywheel Compatibility: Stage 1/2 generally use the OEM flywheel unless noted; Hyper systems include/require their dedicated flywheel
- Certification: EXEDY Stage 1, Stage 2 and Lightweight Flywheel products are SFI 1.1 certified
- Vehicle Application: 2002–2006 Acura RSX Base
- EXEDY SKU: 08806FW
Fitment note: Because clutch fitment is sensitive to transmission and flywheel changes, verify the complete vehicle configuration before purchase. Modified swaps or previously converted flywheel systems may require a different EXEDY part than a stock vehicle.