Exedy Clutch Kit - KMZ03

worked great for my miata. install took roughly a day, 6 beers and a lot of banging and clanging. after we managed to figure out what we were doing it was straight forward and there are no complaints from me. i dropped it into my 1996 1.8l miata and it felt great until it blew the head gasket the next day. great product, great packaging and it arrived 3 days early. definitely buy the timken pilot and throw out bearings though, don’t use the ones it comes with :)

I am very happy I purchased this clutch and not the Stage 1 (Exedy 10805). I have a street modified, naturally aspirated, '99 Mazda Miata and sometimes bigger is not better. Since my engine will never go above 200hp, I have no use for anything larger or 'better.' Pedal effort is unchanged compared to the previous clutch before it exploded (long story, ended with a total drivetrain replacement...). Overall, I am very satisfied with the product and would definitely recommend to anyone without forced induction. I installed the clutch myself at home, with ample workspace and no time constraints. After doing so, I saved $800-900 in labor cost alone, and not to mention I purchased the clutch itself for roughly $100, instead of $300 for the local 'dealership OEM' part. I would not recommend installing the clutch by yourself without some SERIOUS tools, jackstands, and assistance; even with the plethora of pictorials and how-to's, it took me 10 hours to successfully replace this part. As for the clutch itself, very impressed by build quality and how responsive it is under stress. I would also like to point out the manufacturer of this specific clutch recommends 750 miles to break in, contrary to what some parts of the internet say. The pieces it comes with are superb, and that little alignment tool is a heaven-sent precision instrument. PROS: All pieces needed are included Exact, precision fit Much cheaper than local dealer (~$100 compared to ~$300) Very responsive Build quality is impressive Has increased torque capacity than original clutch (Hopefully will not explode) CONS: Break-in period can be frustrating to drive (but this can be said of all new clutches [I also do not have a stock Miata]) (No other cons that can be attributed to the clutch itself) Conclusion: This is an excellent kit by EXEDY and I will most certainly buy more from them, should the need arise. The form, fit, and feel, are spot-on. I would recommend this to any naturally aspirated car needing a replacement, not an upgrade. I hope this helps someone. Safe driving! And remember: 750 miles to break-in (It cannot be stressed enough)!

Had to buy a new clutch for my lightweight flywheel on a motor swap. So far, everything works perfectly after install. It’s been almost a year since I did the job, and not a single issue to report.

This is a good quality clutch. One word of advise..don't use the enclosed release bearing or pilot bearing. These are junk and will wear out before the clutch plates do. I advise to splurge and get the Timken bearings. About $40 for the release bearing and $10 for the pilot bearing. Well worth the extra cost. This upgrade will add 50% more life to your clutch.

Pressure plate and disc look to be well constructed and up to OEM status. Says China on bearings so I won't use them. Haven't installed yet but I have one complaint on the finish. The PP and disc have more razor sharp edges than a Great White Shark's mouth! Use thick gloves when handling. Otherwise buy a large container of bandaids - you'll need them. Seems they saved some money by not breaking any sharp corners on any parts during manufacture.

I purchased this clutch kit to replace the one on my 1999 Miata with just over 100K miles. My clutch was fine but the pilot bearing was making noise. I figured while it was apart, I might as well have the clutch done too. I searched around and decided this was the best clutch for me since I plan on keeping my motor stock. If you are going to bump up the HP with a turbo or supercharger, you will want something more substantial. I looked all over the net and for this particular kit, Amazon had the best price by quite a bit. I had it installed at a local place and they did a good job of it. No more pilot bearing noise and it feels as good as new. I've attached photos above if you want to see what's in the kit.

Very inexpensive and best oem quality

Incredibly nice product, fitment and operation are excellent. Used on a 1996 1.8 miata and install was perfect. Much nicer than valeo and Luk clutches I've installed in the past.

Perfect

Se rapproche vraiment du comportement d'origine miata 2003, qualité super sauf pour les bearing, ils sont un peu cheap.