The stock clutch and flywheel on the RX-7 was designed
to offer maximum drivability, smooth acceleration, and
with the idea that the car would be producing somewhere
near stock HP levels. The clutch packages we offer have
all been tested by many different cars in a multitude
of driving conditions.
The
Bönez Street-Comp Clutch is designed for better durability
and more holding capacity than the stock clutch and pressure
plate. This is ideal for modified cars that need a good
clutch to harness the power yet still remain civilized
enough for street driving. We’ve seen this clutch
get abused on the street and drag strip by highly modified
cars and still hold up better than any other brand we’ve
tried.
The
Bönez Racing Clutch is designed for optimal gripping
forces with 100% more holding capacity than the stock
clutch. The metal puck clutch disc and heavy duty competition
ready pressure plate can handle high horsepower and
torque loads in racing situations. The clutch engagement
is very abrupt so we do not recommend using it on a
daily street driven car.
Note: Sold as Pressure Plate and Clutch Disc set. Bearings
sold separately.
Bönez Race Pressure Plate Only - 83-91
Price: $198.00
For
stock or mildly modified cars, we offer our RP Standard
clutch kit which utilizes high quality, OEM spec
components. The RP Standard Clutch kit is better
than stock, it can handle up to 10% more power, but
is not intended for racing use. You get the clutch
disc, pressure plate, release bearing, pilot bearing
and seal, and even a clutch alignment tool; all the
parts you’ll need for a complete clutch
replacement. This is the kit we’ve been using in
our shop for stock or mildly modified, street driven
cars with great results.
RP Standard Clutch Disc - 79-82
Price: $60.00
RP
Braided Stainless Steel Clutch Hose. The heavier
duty pressure plates used in the Bönez clutch kits require
maximum pressure from your clutch hydraulic system to
engage at the proper point. If you’re having problems
with the clutch engaging near the floor, this upgraded
hose should help eliminate the problem.
Stock replacement for that tired/worn clutch hydraulic system.
Direct bolt on. Clutch Master Cylinder shown.
Clutch Master Cylinder - Early 79 Rx7 (up to 2/79)
Price: $49.95
Clutch Master Cylinder - Late 79 and 80 Rx7 (3/79 and later)
Price: $58.70
Clutch Master Cylinder - 81-83 Rx7
Price: $49.95
Clutch Master Cylinder - 84-85 Rx7
Price: $49.95
Clutch Slave Cylinder - 79-80 Rx7
Price: $44.60
Clutch Slave Cylinder - 81-82 12A and 84-85 GSLSE
Price: $39.95
Clutch Slave Cylinder - 83-85 12A Rx7
Price: $44.95
Whenever
you are replacing the clutch, it’s extremely important
to also replace all the bearings and seals. Luckily for
the home mechanic, a clutch job on an RX-7 is a fairly
straight-forward job without too many hitches, except
one. The Pilot Bearing on these cars is notoriously difficult
to remove. Because it has such a tight fit, the old backyard
tricks for removing the pilot bearing just don’t
work. A special tool made by Mazda was designed to remove
the bearing in a matter of seconds, instead of hours,
without damaging the eccentric shaft. This is the tool
we use in the shop for every clutch job we do, there just
isn’t an easier way. Note: Tool
available for rent only with purchase of a clutch.
Pilot
Bearing Removal Tool
Price: $114.95
Pilot Bearing Removal Tool Rental
Price: $15.00 with $100.00 rental deposit
It
is always a good idea to replace the throwout bearing,
pilot bearing and seal whenever you replace the clutch
and pressure plate. You should also resurface the flywheel.
For optimal clutch performance, the flywheel should be
removed and resurfaced professionally.
Also note that the pilot bearing has an extremely tight
fit which makes it nearly impossible to remove without
using the proper tools. Release bearing shown.
Clutch
Bearing Kit
Price: $36.95
Clutch Pilot Bearing
Price: $8.95
Clutch Pilot Bearing Seal - all
Price: $1.95
Clutch Release Bearing
Price: $29.95
Clutch Alignment Tool
Price: $2.95
