How much more does the HD EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch hold?

EXEDY rates the 05952HD at 548 lb-ft of torque capacity at the wheels against 460 lb-ft for the standard 05952, because clamp load rises from 3,012 lb to 3,597 lb. Flywheel torque moves from 575 to 685 lb-ft. Disc size and spline are unchanged, so the HD kit is a direct step up.

Is the HD clutch too heavy for daily driving?

It depends on tolerance for pedal effort. The 3,597 lb clamp load makes the HD kit noticeably heavier underfoot than the standard Evo clutch, and the cerametallic disc engages quickly. On a car that commutes daily at moderate power, the standard 05952 is the easier choice, while a big-turbo car needs the HD rating.

Does the HD kit fit the Evo IX MR six-speed?

Yes. The 05952HD carries the same CT9A fitment as the standard kit: EXEDY USA lists the 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution and the 2005-2006 MR, and Turn 14 adds the RS and the 2006 SE. All of them use the 23-tooth, 26.2 mm input spline this clutch is built on.

Should the hydraulic system be upgraded with a heavier clutch?

Inspect it at the same time. A higher clamp load puts more force through the master and slave cylinders and the release fork, so worn seals or a tired pivot ball show up quickly. Replacing the release bearing and checking the fork and pivot while the transfer case and gearbox are out avoids a second removal.

How does the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch compare with a twin-disc clutch?

A single thick-disc clutch such as the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch 05952HD keeps factory-style rotating mass and a quieter engagement than most twin-plate designs, which suits a street-driven Evo. Twin-disc clutches hold more torque for their size and suit high-boost drag or time-attack cars. EXEDY offers both, so the choice follows power and use.

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EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for CT9A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII and IX (HD Thick Disc)

EXEDY’s Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for CT9A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII and IX in HD form raises clamp load to 3,597 lb for a 4G63T making serious boost on ethanol or race fuel. The rating climbs to 548 lb-ft at the wheels while the 240 mm thick disc and 23-tooth spline stay the same as the standard kit, so the change is felt mainly in pedal effort.

Design and Performance

The HD cover lifts clutch torque from 721 to 860 lb-ft and flywheel torque from 575 to 685 lb-ft against the standard 05952, by EXEDY figures. Disc size, facing and spline are unchanged, so a car can move between the two kits without other parts. The sprung center damper stays, which matters on an AWD Evo where launch shock travels through the center differential.

Features

EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch with a thick disc, HD cover
Heavy-duty ductile-cast pressure plate, 3,597 lb
Same disc size and spline as the standard kit
Sprung center damper to protect the AWD driveline
SFI 1.1 compliant, according to EXEDY

Specifications

Disc diameter: 240 mm
Input spline: 23 tooth, 26.2 mm
Clamp load: 3,597 lb
Clutch torque capacity: 860 lb-ft
Torque capacity at the flywheel: 685 lb-ft
Torque capacity at the wheels: 548 lb-ft

Applications

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: CT9A | 2003-2006 | 2.0L L4 turbo (VIII and IX, including RS, MR and SE)

Notes

Turn 14 titles this kit for the 1996 Evolution IV, a model not sold in the US; EXEDY USA and the Turn 14 application rows list the 2003-2006 CT9A Evolution, which is the fitment used here
Turn 14 also lists a 2007 Lancer ES, a front-drive car without the Evolution drivetrain, so that row is left out
For a lighter pedal at lower power, see the standard EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for the Evo VIII and IX

Frequently Asked Questions

How much more does the HD EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch hold? EXEDY rates the 05952HD at 548 lb-ft of torque capacity at the wheels against 460 lb-ft for the standard 05952, because clamp load rises from 3,012 lb to 3,597 lb. Flywheel torque moves from 575 to 685 lb-ft. Disc size and spline are unchanged, so the HD kit is a direct step up.
Is the HD clutch too heavy for daily driving? It depends on tolerance for pedal effort. The 3,597 lb clamp load makes the HD kit noticeably heavier underfoot than the standard Evo clutch, and the cerametallic disc engages quickly. On a car that commutes daily at moderate power, the standard 05952 is the easier choice, while a big-turbo car needs the HD rating.
Does the HD kit fit the Evo IX MR six-speed? Yes. The 05952HD carries the same CT9A fitment as the standard kit: EXEDY USA lists the 2003-2006 Lancer Evolution and the 2005-2006 MR, and Turn 14 adds the RS and the 2006 SE. All of them use the 23-tooth, 26.2 mm input spline this clutch is built on.
Should the hydraulic system be upgraded with a heavier clutch? Inspect it at the same time. A higher clamp load puts more force through the master and slave cylinders and the release fork, so worn seals or a tired pivot ball show up quickly. Replacing the release bearing and checking the fork and pivot while the transfer case and gearbox are out avoids a second removal.
How does the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch compare with a twin-disc clutch? A single thick-disc clutch such as the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch 05952HD keeps factory-style rotating mass and a quieter engagement than most twin-plate designs, which suits a street-driven Evo. Twin-disc clutches hold more torque for their size and suit high-boost drag or time-attack cars. EXEDY offers both, so the choice follows power and use.

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 CT9A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII and IX (HD Thick Disc) [05952HD]

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