{"product_id":"exedy-stage-1-organic-clutch-kit-1996-2004-ford-mustang-4-6l-v8-07809","title":"EXEDY Stage 1 Organic Clutch Kit – 1996–2004 Ford Mustang 4.6L V8","description":"\u003cp\u003eRather than treating clutch selection as a universal fit, the \u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY Stage 1 Organic Clutch Kit – 1996–2004 Ford Mustang 4.6L V8\u003c\/strong\u003e is organized specifically for 1996–2004 Ford Mustang 4.6L V8, with configurations chosen around enthusiast street, autocross, HPDE, and modified performance builds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEXEDY Heritage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEXEDY'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\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\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 07809\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stage 1 Organic Clutch Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction \/ Character:\u003c\/strong\u003e Application-specific EXEDY configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTorque Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Application-specific \/ verify EXEDY rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Suited For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use where this exact EXEDY configuration and fitment are required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication Recommendation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 1996–2004 Ford Mustang 4.6L V8, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical 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 4.6L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXEDY SKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 07809\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment note:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EXEDY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50131422183674,"sku":"EXE07809","price":334.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lgcracing.com\/products\/exedy-stage-1-organic-clutch-kit-1996-2004-ford-mustang-4-6l-v8-07809","provider":"Legacy Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}