{"product_id":"exedy-performance-clutch-kit-1996-2004-ford-mustang","title":"EXEDY Performance Clutch Kit – 1996–2004 Ford Mustang","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY Performance Clutch Kit – 1996–2004 Ford Mustang\u003c\/strong\u003e is tailored to 1996–2004 Ford Mustang and is best considered when the goal is reliable torque transfer, predictable engagement, and hardware appropriate for enthusiast street, autocross, HPDE, and modified performance builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout EXEDY\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFounded in Japan in 1923, EXEDY built its reputation as Daikin Clutch before becoming one of the best-known global names in clutch and driveline engineering. Its background spans OEM supply and purpose-built performance hardware, giving the brand unusual depth from factory-style service parts to multi-plate racing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePurpose \u0026amp; Application\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\u003eStage 1 Organic (07803)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07803\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-Fiber organic, sprung center. Smoothest performance option; typically closest to stock.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication-specific; higher than OE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet, canyon, autocross and light track use on mildly modified engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 1 Organic (07806)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07806\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra-Fiber organic, sprung center. Smoothest performance option; typically closest to stock.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication-specific; higher than OE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet, canyon, autocross and light track use on mildly modified engines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 Cerametallic (07953P)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07953P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCerametallic performance disc. More positive\/aggressive engagement.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication-specific; higher than Stage 1 in many applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrack-biased street cars and higher-heat or higher-torque builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 Cerametallic (07956P)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07956P\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCerametallic performance disc. More positive\/aggressive engagement.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication-specific; higher than Stage 1 in many applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrack-biased street cars and higher-heat or higher-torque builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 Cerametallic – Cushion Button (07953)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07953\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCerametallic cushion-button disc. More progressive than a rigid puck-style disc while still aggressive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication-specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet\/track builds wanting stronger bite with some engagement cushioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 2 Cerametallic – Cushion Button (07956)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07956\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCerametallic cushion-button disc. More progressive than a rigid puck-style disc while still aggressive.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplication-specific\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet\/track builds wanting stronger bite with some engagement cushioning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSelection Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 1996–2004 Ford Mustang, start with Stage 1 when street manners and modulation are the priority; step to Stage 2 when torque output, repeated heat, launches, or track use demand more bite. Where thick, thin, or cushion-button Stage 2 discs are offered, choose thick for broader thermal durability, thin for lower rotating inertia\/quick shifts, and cushion-button for a more progressive compromise.\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 1996–2004 Ford Mustang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY SKUs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 07803, 07806, 07953P, 07956P, 07953, 07956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication-specific construction notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cerametallic friction, Cushion-button disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because clutch fitment is sensitive to transmission and flywheel changes, verify the complete vehicle configuration before purchase. 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