Description
The EXEDY Performance Clutch Kit – 2002–2006 Acura RSX / 2002–2011 Honda Civic is tailored to 2002–2006 Acura RSX / 2002–2011 Honda Civic and is best considered when the goal is reliable torque transfer, predictable engagement, and hardware appropriate for daily-driven and enthusiast street applications that need dependable engagement and OE-correct fitment.
About EXEDY
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.
How This Product Is Intended to Be Used
EXEDY'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.
Choose 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.
Available Configurations
This 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.
| Configuration | EXEDY Part Number | Construction / Character | Torque Capacity | Recommended Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 2 Cerametallic | 08951P4 | Cerametallic performance disc. More positive/aggressive engagement. | Application-specific; higher than Stage 1 in many applications | Track-biased street cars and higher-heat or higher-torque builds |
| Stage 2 Cerametallic – Thick Disc | 08951 | Thick cerametallic disc. Aggressive, with added thermal mass. | Application-specific | Hard street/track use where repeated heat cycles and torque capacity take priority |
Application Recommendation
The variants offered for 2002–2006 Acura RSX / 2002–2011 Honda Civic are not cosmetic choices: each changes friction behavior, thermal capability, clamp-load strategy, or plate count. Match the selection to actual engine torque, tire grip, vehicle weight, launch frequency, and street-versus-track duty rather than simply choosing the most aggressive option.
Specifications & Service Notes
- 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 / 2002–2011 Honda Civic
- EXEDY SKUs: 08951P4, 08951
Application-specific construction notes: Cerametallic friction.
Fitment note: Confirm the vehicle's engine/transmission combination and the clutch or flywheel currently installed before ordering. This is especially important on cars with prior single-mass conversions, transmission swaps, or existing EXEDY Hyper hardware.