Clutch Masters 01-09 Honda S2000 2.0L/2.2L 725 Series Race Clutch Kit w/Steel Flywheel

The Clutch Masters 08023-TD7R-SHV is the FX725 Race twin-disc clutch package for the 2001-2009 Honda S2000, covering both the 2.0L F20C (AP1) and the 2.2L F22C1 (AP2). This is not a street replacement for a worn stock clutch. It is a drag-focused, small-diameter twin disc built for turbocharged and supercharged S2000s that have outgrown single-disc kits, and it ships with a billet steel flywheel and a hydraulic release bearing so the whole assembly is engineered to work together.

What the FX725 Race clutch does in an S2000

The FX725 uses two 7.25 in. (184 mm) rigid ceramic discs, which is what the TD7R in the part number means. Small discs keep rotating mass very low so a high-revving F20C or F22C1 can spin up quickly, while two friction pairs restore the holding power that a smaller diameter would otherwise give up. The cover is machined from billet aluminum and Type 3 hard anodized; Clutch Masters says it flexes about .003 in. compared with up to .030 in. for cast or stamped covers, so pedal travel goes into releasing the clutch instead of bending the cover. Its QR quick-release system uses three spring-loaded bolts to help the pressure plate engage and release evenly and reduce internal chatter.

The steel flywheel is machined from a 1045 billet core and black oxide treated. Clutch Masters lists this version as including the steel flywheel and a hydraulic release bearing as a push-type conversion, so plan the hydraulic plumbing as part of the job rather than reusing the factory release hardware. Clutch Masters is candid that the FX725 is not ideal for the street; it can handle occasional street driving, but rigid ceramic discs engage abruptly. Our twin disc vs single disc guide explains that trade.

Symptoms that lead S2000 owners here

• Clutch slip at the top of second and third gear after adding forced induction.
• A single-disc ceramic or puck clutch that holds on the street but gives up on the drag strip or after repeated launches.
• Glazed, cracked or blued flywheel surface from heat on teardown.
• Planning a big-power build and wanting to buy the clutch once.

How to confirm before you buy

Separate clutch slip from gearbox trouble. Grinding into second or third on a hard shift is usually synchro wear, which our S2000 6-speed problems guide covers, and a new clutch will not fix it. True slip shows as rpm rising without road speed under load; run the checks in our clutch slipping guide and rule out a dragging master or slave cylinder first. If the car is mostly driven on the street, a single-disc kit such as the FX400 6-puck or the FX300 will be far easier to live with. To weigh the total job cost, see automatic vs manual transmission repair cost.

Fitment

Clutch Masters lists 08023-TD7R-SHV for the Honda S2000 2001-2009 with the 2.0L or 2.2L engine. That covers the North American AP1 with the F20C and the 2004-2009 AP2 with the F22C1, including the 2008-2009 CR. The 2000 model year is not on this listing, so 2000 owners should send us their VIN before ordering. Engine swaps, aftermarket bellhousings or a gearbox from another Honda change the requirements; tell us what is in the car and we will check. You can compare other S2000 clutch, flywheel and rebuild parts in our rebuild kits category.

Install notes

• Follow the Clutch Masters instruction sheet for the hydraulic release bearing: set the air gap exactly, route and bleed the line, and check full release before the gearbox goes back in.
• Clean the crank flange, use thread locker on the flywheel bolts and torque in a cross pattern; torque the cover bolts evenly so both discs and the floater stay aligned.
• Replace the pilot bearing at the same time with help from the OEMTools 25089 pilot bearing puller.
• Bleed with fresh fluid of the type on the clutch reservoir cap; a Mityvac MV8500 vacuum kit pulls air out of the new line quickly.
• Bed in the ceramic discs with gentle, low-rpm driving before any launches, as described in how to break in a new clutch.

Does 08023-TD7R-SHV fit both the AP1 and AP2 S2000?

Yes. Clutch Masters lists it for the 2001-2009 S2000 with the 2.0L F20C or 2.2L F22C1. The 2000 model year is not on the listing, so send us your VIN if you have a 2000.

Can I daily drive this clutch?

Clutch Masters says the FX725 is not ideal for the street and can handle occasional street driving. The rigid ceramic discs engage abruptly. For a street car, the FX300 or FX400 single-disc kits are easier to live with.

What is included with this kit?

This version includes the twin-disc FX725 clutch with two rigid ceramic discs, a billet steel flywheel and a hydraulic release bearing set up as a push-type conversion. Check the instruction sheet for any line fittings your car still needs.

What does TD7R-SHV mean?

TD7R is the 7.25 in. twin-disc Race stage with two rigid ceramic discs. Clutch Masters describes the SHV version as having a steel flywheel and a hydraulic release bearing included.

Will a new clutch fix grinding into second or third gear?

Usually not. Grinding on a fast shift in an S2000 normally comes from worn synchros in the 6-speed. A twin-disc clutch needs full release travel, so bleed it well, but synchro wear is a separate repair.

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