ACT 1987 Mazda RX-7 XT/Race Sprung 6 Pad Clutch Kit
The second-generation FC RX-7 Turbo II leaves the factory with a clutch sized for stock boost. Once the 13B turbo gets a bigger turbo, more boost or sticky tires, the stock clutch is usually the first thing to give up, slipping in 3rd and 4th as the boost comes on. ACT Z65-XTG6 is ACT's Xtreme pressure plate and six-pad race disc kit for that car, aimed at high horsepower street cars and race builds.
The kit pairs ACT's MZ010X Xtreme pressure plate with the 6240208 six-pad spring-centered race disc, a 240 mm (9.4 in) ceramic disc on a 1 in input. ACT rates it at 560 ft-lb at the crank, 130 percent over the original clutch. The Xtreme diaphragm raises clamp load and cuts deflection, and the six ceramic pads handle the heat of hard launches. The sprung center still damps torsional shock, which matters for the five-speed and the rest of the driveline compared with a rigid race disc.
ACT is upfront about the trade: moderate to heavy pedal effort, aggressive engagement and OE to mild gear rattle. Pulling away in traffic takes more care than with a stock or organic disc. If the car is mostly a street driver with modest power, ACT's Z65-HDSS street kit or the Z65-XTSS with the same Xtreme plate and a full-face street disc will be easier to live with.
A simple check is a full-throttle pull in a higher gear at moderate rpm: if the tach climbs faster than road speed, the clutch is slipping. Before ordering, confirm the hydraulics are not holding the clutch partly released, check for an oil leak from the rear main onto the disc, and make sure the pedal adjustment is correct. Our slipping diagnosis guide covers how to separate clutch wear from other causes, and flare vs slip explains what you are feeling.
Our listing names the 1987 RX-7. ACT's fitment table for Z65-XTG6 covers the turbocharged FC RX-7 from 1986 through 1991, including the 1988 10th Anniversary model, all with the 1.3L 13B turbo. It is listed for the Turbo, not the naturally aspirated FC, and not the 1993-1995 FD, which uses ACT's ZX6 kits with a pull-type release. If your car has a swapped transmission or you are not sure which model it is, send us the year and VIN before ordering.
| Brand | ACT |
| Part number | Z65-XTG6 |
| Fits | ACT 1987 Mazda RX-7 XT/Race Sprung 6 Pad Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Mazda Rx-7 Xt/Race Sprung 6 (1987) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
ACT lists the 1986-1991 FC RX-7 Turbo with the 13B turbo, including the 1988 10th Anniversary. It is not listed for the non-turbo FC or the 1993-1995 FD.
ACT rates the kit at 560 ft-lb of torque at the crank, 130 percent over the original clutch.
The MZ010X Xtreme pressure plate, 6240208 six-pad sprung race disc, RB091 release bearing, PB1013 pilot bearing and AT03 alignment tool. No flywheel.
It can be driven on the street, but ACT lists moderate to heavy pedal effort and aggressive engagement. For a mostly street car the Z65-HDSS or Z65-XTSS is easier to drive.
Only if you fit an ACT XACT flywheel, which ACT says requires a counterweight. The stock flywheel can be resurfaced and reused.
