Description
The EXEDY Replacement Clutch Disc – 2003–2007 Ford Focus / 1986–1991 Mazda RX-7 / 2004–2011 Mazda RX-8 is a focused driveline solution for 2003–2007 Ford Focus / 1986–1991 Mazda RX-7 / 2004–2011 Mazda RX-8, aimed at owners who want enthusiast street, autocross, HPDE, and modified performance builds without piecing together mismatched clutch components.
A Century of Clutch Engineering
EXEDY's history reaches back to 1923 in Japan, with decades of clutch development under the Daikin Clutch name. The company is both a major OEM powertrain supplier and a long-established performance-clutch manufacturer, with products engineered for everything from original-power street cars to dedicated motorsports use.
Driveline Role
This EXEDY component is intended to service or rebuild a compatible clutch system with a correctly matched replacement part. Using the proper component matters because pressure plates, discs, intermediate plates, bearings, and Hyper-series hardware are engineered as a system rather than as interchangeable universal pieces.
This is best for owners maintaining an existing EXEDY assembly or performing a targeted clutch-system repair. Confirm the parent clutch kit or mating components before ordering, especially with Hyper-series and competition hardware.
Configuration
- EXEDY Part Number: DH03D
- Configuration: Clutch Service Component
- Construction / Character: Application-specific EXEDY configuration; sprung-center disc
- Torque Rating: Determined by the complete matched clutch system
- Best Suited For: Targeted repair or rebuild of the compatible EXEDY/OE clutch system
Application Recommendation
For 2003–2007 Ford Focus / 1986–1991 Mazda RX-7 / 2004–2011 Mazda RX-8, 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
- Component Type: EXEDY clutch-system service component
- Compatibility: Use only with the compatible EXEDY/OE clutch architecture for this application
- Installation Note: Verify mating components and release geometry before installation
- Vehicle Application: 2003–2007 Ford Focus / 1986–1991 Mazda RX-7 / 2004–2011 Mazda RX-8
- EXEDY SKU: DH03D
Application-specific construction notes: Sprung-center disc.
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.