New Clutch: 2013 OEM vs Exedy

Time for a new clutch.
My car is a 2011, with a VMP blower. Puts about 675hp to the wheels.
It is a daily driver though, and I don't really drop the clutch at a million rpms.

Im debating between:

2013-14 OEM clutch : DR3Z-7B546-A
Ford Mustang Clutch Disc Assembly - Ford (DR3Z-7B546-A) | TascaParts

Exedy Mach 600
Exedy Mustang Mach 600 Stage 4 Clutch w/ Flywheel and Hydraulic Throwout Bearing 07953FW (07-14 GT500) - Free Shipping

Exedy Mach 700
Exedy Mustang Mach 700 Stage 4 Clutch w/ Puck-Style Flywheel and Hydraulic Throwout Bearing 07953PFW (07-11 GT500) - Free Shipping

I have read some good comments about the 2013 OEM clutch here, but have not found much about the Exedys.


Just wondering if there are some comments about the Exedys out there, and if anyone has any comments or preferences about this comparison.

Go with a much lighter clutch and flywheel.

10 clutch burning at 16.5K here too, leaning to 13/14 OEM replacement.

Maybe an OEM 13-14 clutch but personally I'd just go with a twin disc clutch like an Mcleod RXT, Centerforce DYAD or Manic and never worry about the clutch again.

I have an RXT on my 12 and it's a daily driver with the same power as you. Put 8k miles on the RXT and no issues.

What's supposed to be better about the '13/'14 clutch? Somebody posted pics of it a long time ago. It doesn't appear to be any different than the stock clutch that was in my '11. There was nothing wrong with mine when I swapped it out. I went with a SPEC Super Twin and cut 21 (or 27?) pounds of rotating mass off my driveline. If you're going to change your clutch, why not replace it with something better than stock?

My experience with aftermarket clutches it they GRIP like crazy and CHATTER like a Damn Monkey after about a thousand miles!!

The worst of mine were RAM clutches and I always went back to OEM but I don't drag race......just a street car!!

13-14 are rated for more power than 11-12 clutches are. Something in the clutch disc or pressure plate is different.

Lightweight flywheels are nice for quick revs but you lose a lot of kinetic energy/inertia when going to them. I was advised to stick with a steel flywheel if I was going to be daily driving the car, the higher kinetic energy/inertia of the steel flywheel makes moving from a stop easier.

merkyworks said:

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Lightweight flywheels are nice for quick revs but you lose a lot of kinetic energy/inertia when going to them. I was advised to stick with a steel flywheel if I was going to be daily driving the car, the higher kinetic energy/inertia of the steel flywheel makes moving from a stop easier.

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I've seen that said a few times in the past. I was even told that by an installer when I went with a lightweight flywheel. On my '05 GT, I went to a 7 lbs (yes, 7) aluminum flywheel and never had an issue with it. I've had the light(er) weight clutch assembly on my GT500 for a couple thousands miles and haven't had that issue. My GT was a daily driver, and my GT500 would be, too, if I didn't work from home full-time.

For stock feel and drivablilty, go with the 13/14.