Description
The EXEDY Clutch Kits - Single – 2004–2006 Chevrolet Colorado L5 addresses the clutch-service and performance needs of 2004–2006 Chevrolet Colorado L5, providing an EXEDY-based path for daily-driven and enthusiast street applications that need dependable engagement and OE-correct fitment with application-specific fitment.
Manufacturer Background
From its 1923 beginnings in Japan to its modern global OEM and racing programs, EXEDY has specialized in transferring torque reliably through the driveline. The company's Daikin Clutch heritage remains visible in a product philosophy built around precise engagement, thermal capacity, controlled clamp load, and application-specific engineering.
Product Overview
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: GMK1028
- 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
Setup Guidance
For 2004–2006 Chevrolet Colorado L5, 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.
Engineering Details
- 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: 2004–2006 Chevrolet Colorado L5
- EXEDY SKU: GMK1028
Fitment note: Before ordering, confirm the exact year, trim, engine, transmission, and flywheel/clutch-system combination. EXEDY may use different components within the same model range, particularly where transmissions or factory flywheel designs changed.