{"product_id":"exedy-performance-clutch-kit-1986-1991-rx-7-2004-2011-rx-8-mazda","title":"EXEDY Performance Clutch Kit – 1986–1991 RX-7 \/ 2004–2011 RX-8 (Mazda)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned around the drivetrain package used in 1986–1991 RX-7 \/ 2004–2011 RX-8 (Mazda), the \u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY Performance Clutch Kit – 1986–1991 RX-7 \/ 2004–2011 RX-8 (Mazda)\u003c\/strong\u003e is intended for drivers prioritizing enthusiast street, autocross, HPDE, and modified performance builds and correct EXEDY component matching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eManufacturer Background\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1923, EXEDY has developed clutch and powertrain components for OEM and performance use around the world. The company's Daikin Clutch heritage and motorsports engineering experience underpin a catalog that ranges from OE replacement hydraulics and clutch kits to SFI-certified sport clutches, chromoly flywheels, and Hyper multi-plate assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow This Product Is Intended to Be Used\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXEDY's performance single- and multi-plate systems are intended to raise torque capacity and heat tolerance while matching the engagement characteristics to the car's intended use. Stage 1 uses an organic friction strategy for the most street-friendly behavior; Stage 2 moves to cerametallic friction for harder use; Hyper systems add dedicated flywheel and multi-plate architecture for substantially higher-output builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose the least aggressive configuration that comfortably covers the engine's torque and heat load. That approach normally gives the best balance of drivability, service life, transmission friendliness, and track durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAvailable Configurations\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis parent listing contains multiple EXEDY configurations for the same application family. The differences below are functional and should be selected around torque demand, heat load, and acceptable engagement behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEXEDY Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConstruction \/ Character\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTorque Capacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyper Single\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZH02SD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-plate Hyper clutch with dedicated lightweight flywheel; sprung-center disc. Performance-oriented but more manageable than multi-plate systems.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication-specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerately to highly modified street\/track cars that do not require a twin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyper Triple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM013SR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriple-plate Hyper system with lightweight chromoly flywheel. Competition-focused; not recommended by EXEDY as a general street setup.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEXEDY general Hyper Triple family rating: approximately 800 ft-lb at the flywheel; verify the exact SKU\/application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery high-power drag\/race builds requiring multi-plate capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHyper Twin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZM012SD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwin-plate Hyper system with lightweight chromoly flywheel; sprung-center disc. Direct, motorsport-oriented engagement.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEXEDY general Hyper Twin family rating: approximately 500 ft-lb at the flywheel; verify the exact SKU\/application\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-power street, drag, road-race and rally applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSelection Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 1986–1991 RX-7 \/ 2004–2011 RX-8 (Mazda), the Hyper Single is the more sensible choice when the car still sees meaningful street mileage and the power level does not justify two friction discs. The Hyper Twin is intended for a materially higher torque\/heat load and is better suited to serious forced-induction, drag, or repeated road-course use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications \u0026amp; Service Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClamp Load:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stage 1\/2 covers are designed around roughly 40% higher clamping load than the genuine part\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePedal Effort:\u003c\/strong\u003e Typical Stage 1\/2 increase is approximately 20–35%, application dependent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlywheel Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stage 1\/2 generally use the OEM flywheel unless noted; Hyper systems include\/require their dedicated flywheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e EXEDY Stage 1, Stage 2 and Lightweight Flywheel products are SFI 1.1 certified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle Application:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986–1991 RX-7 \/ 2004–2011 RX-8 (Mazda)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY SKUs:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZH02SD, ZM013SR, ZM012SD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-specific construction notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sprung-center disc, Cerametallic friction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fitment should be verified against the exact drivetrain, not model name alone. 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