Exedy Clutch Clutch Kit

Why Exedy Clutch Kits Stand Apart

When it comes to clutch kits, few manufacturers carry the credentials that Exedy Clutch brings to the table. Founded in 1923, Exedy's clutch manufacturing business — long recognized under the Daikin Clutch name — has grown into the world's foremost OEM clutch supplier. Exedy is a Tier 1 supplier to Ford and GM, as well as 11 Japanese car manufacturers. That means the clutch kit sitting on your shelf very likely shares its DNA with the component that came installed from the factory.

OEM Clutch Kits: Factory Precision in Every Box

Exedy's OEM replacement clutch kits are manufactured with a level of quality control that goes well beyond what most aftermarket brands offer. Clutch cover assemblies in Exedy kits are manufactured on the same production line as OEM products, robotically tested for clamp load and clutch lift separation to ensure optimal pedal feel, and feature diaphragm springs hardened to reduce clutch thrust bearing wear. The friction discs rely on proprietary technologies — including patented Wide Angle Dampers (WAD) and Long Travel Dampers (LTD), which are patented worldwide to suppress noise and vibration and are not available from any other manufacturer worldwide. These innovations, combined with Exedy's renowned UF 71 and UF 91 friction materials, make their OEM kits a benchmark in the replacement clutch market.

Performance Clutch Kits: Stage 1 Through Hyper Twin

Exedy's performance clutch kit lineup is tiered to match everything from a lightly modified daily driver to an all-out race car, giving shoppers a clear upgrade path.

• Stage 1 Organic: These kits use premium friction materials resistant to slippage and burst, with increased clamp loads to handle modified engines — ideal for street and light horsepower track use. All Stage 1 clutch discs feature spring center dampers to reduce drivetrain shock and provide smooth clutch engagement.
• Stage 2 Cerametallic: Cerametallic clutches are engineered to handle the abuse of high-power modified engines, with friction material that can withstand much more abuse than stock-type disc assemblies without slipping or fading. Exedy offers "thick" and "thin" cerametallic disc options — thick discs deliver better heat capacity for demanding applications, while thin discs offer reduced inertia for quicker shifting and improved synchro durability.
• Hyper Twin / Multi-Plate: For high-powered applications, Exedy offers twin and triple multi-plate clutches designed for high-power street action as well as drag, road, and rally racing — twin plates rated for approximately 500 ft/lbs of torque and triple plates for approximately 800 ft/lbs.

Engineering and Quality Behind Every Kit

Exedy engineers develop, perfect, and manufacture their own friction materials, producing compounds with exceptional friction and wear characteristics that engage smoothly, grip as expected, and provide longer-lasting installations. In addition to accumulated know-how as a clutch specialist, Exedy employs CATIA 3D design and FEA (Finite Element Analysis) engineering to tailor the most appropriate designs and configurations for each application.

All Exedy Stage 1 Organic, Stage 2 Cerametallic, and Lightweight Flywheel products carry SFI 1.1 Certification, meaning they are certified for use in competitive motorsports. Whether you need an exact OEM replacement or a purpose-built performance upgrade, the Exedy clutch kit lineup offers a trusted, technology-backed solution for virtually any manual-transmission vehicle.