Does the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch kit include a release bearing?

No. Turn 14 notes that the 04950 is supplied without the release bearing, so the kit covers the pressure plate and disc. Reuse the factory bearing if it is quiet and smooth, or buy a replacement while the gearbox is out, because changing it later means removing the transmission a second time.

Will this clutch fit the 2008-2010 Cobalt SS turbo?

No. Turn 14 lists the 04950 for the naturally aspirated cars only: the 2.2-liter Cobalt and G5, the 2.4-liter Cobalt SS of 2006-2007, the 2008 Cobalt Sport, the HHR LT and the G5 GT. The later turbocharged Cobalt SS is not on the application list and should not be assumed to share this clutch.

How much power will the Cobalt Stage 2 clutch hold?

EXEDY rates the 04950 at 270 lb-ft of torque capacity at the wheels and 337 lb-ft at the flywheel from a 1,866 lb clamp load on a 225 mm disc. That is well beyond a stock 2.2 or 2.4-liter Ecotec, so the kit suits cams, nitrous, track days and repeated hard launches.

Is a Stage 2 cerametallic clutch good for daily driving?

It can be, with some compromise. The EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch keeps a sprung hub, but cerametallic facing grabs more quickly than an organic disc and can chatter when pulling away gently. Drivers who spend most of their time in traffic on a mildly modified car may prefer an organic clutch.

How long does a clutch replacement take on a Cobalt or HHR?

It is a transmission-out job on a front-wheel-drive car, usually a full day for a shop. The subframe and axles are disturbed on the way, so an alignment check afterwards is sensible. Resurface or replace the flywheel, fit a new release bearing and bleed the hydraulic system before the first drive.

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EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for Chevrolet Cobalt and HHR and Pontiac G5 (Thick Disc)

EXEDY’s Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for Chevrolet Cobalt and HHR and Pontiac G5 is sized for the naturally aspirated Ecotec cars, from the 2.2-liter commuter to the 2.4-liter Cobalt SS and HHR. A 225 mm thick cerametallic disc under 1,866 lb of clamp load gives 270 lb-ft at the wheels, comfortable headroom for a built or nitrous-fed 2.4 that has started to slip a worn factory clutch.

Design and Performance

The thick cerametallic disc gives the clutch more mass to absorb heat, which EXEDY credits with better durability under repeated hard launches. It rides on a 14-tooth, 25.0 mm spline behind a ductile-cast cover, and 1,866 lb of clamp load yields 337 lb-ft at the flywheel by EXEDY figures. A sprung center damper keeps the driveline from snapping as the friction material grips.

Features

EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch with a thick disc for heat capacity
Ductile-cast pressure plate cover
Sprung center damper to reduce driveline shock
Cerametallic facing that resists slipping and fade
SFI 1.1 compliant, according to EXEDY

Specifications

Disc diameter: 225 mm
Input spline: 14 tooth, 25.0 mm
Clamp load: 1,866 lb
Torque capacity at the flywheel: 337 lb-ft
Torque capacity at the wheels: 270 lb-ft

Applications

Chevrolet Cobalt: 2005-2010 | 2.2L L4
Chevrolet Cobalt: 2006-2008 | 2.4L L4 (SS 2006-2007, Sport 2008)
Chevrolet HHR: 2006-2008 | 2.4L L4
Pontiac G5: 2007-2009 | 2.2L L4
Pontiac G5 GT: 2007-2008 | 2.4L L4

Notes

The release bearing is not included; reuse a serviceable factory bearing or buy one separately
Turn 14 gives two clutch torque figures for this kit, 423 and 435 lb-ft, so neither is printed here
The turbocharged 2008-2010 Cobalt SS does not appear in the Turn 14 application list for this kit

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch kit include a release bearing? No. Turn 14 notes that the 04950 is supplied without the release bearing, so the kit covers the pressure plate and disc. Reuse the factory bearing if it is quiet and smooth, or buy a replacement while the gearbox is out, because changing it later means removing the transmission a second time.
Will this clutch fit the 2008-2010 Cobalt SS turbo? No. Turn 14 lists the 04950 for the naturally aspirated cars only: the 2.2-liter Cobalt and G5, the 2.4-liter Cobalt SS of 2006-2007, the 2008 Cobalt Sport, the HHR LT and the G5 GT. The later turbocharged Cobalt SS is not on the application list and should not be assumed to share this clutch.
How much power will the Cobalt Stage 2 clutch hold? EXEDY rates the 04950 at 270 lb-ft of torque capacity at the wheels and 337 lb-ft at the flywheel from a 1,866 lb clamp load on a 225 mm disc. That is well beyond a stock 2.2 or 2.4-liter Ecotec, so the kit suits cams, nitrous, track days and repeated hard launches.
Is a Stage 2 cerametallic clutch good for daily driving? It can be, with some compromise. The EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch keeps a sprung hub, but cerametallic facing grabs more quickly than an organic disc and can chatter when pulling away gently. Drivers who spend most of their time in traffic on a mildly modified car may prefer an organic clutch.
How long does a clutch replacement take on a Cobalt or HHR? It is a transmission-out job on a front-wheel-drive car, usually a full day for a shop. The subframe and axles are disturbed on the way, so an alignment check afterwards is sensible. Resurface or replace the flywheel, fit a new release bearing and bleed the hydraulic system before the first drive.

About EXEDY

EXEDY Corporation of Neyagawa, Osaka, traces its clutch business back to 1923 and built its name as Daikin Clutch before adopting the EXEDY brand. It is a leading original-equipment maker of clutches and powertrain parts, and its racing line supplies Hyper Series multi-plate clutches for drag, circuit and rally use. EXEDY Globalparts Corporation, its wholly owned US subsidiary, supports the range in North America.

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EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for Chevrolet Cobalt and HHR and Pontiac G5 (Thick Disc) [04950]

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