Exedy OE 2003-2003 Acura Cl V6 Clutch Kit
The 2003 Acura CL was the only year the coupe could be had with a stick, and only in Type-S trim with the close-ratio six-speed. That makes clutch parts for it hard to find. Exedy's OE HCK1007 is a factory-style replacement kit for that car, the right choice when the original clutch is slipping, shuddering on takeoff or engaging at the very top of the pedal and you want the car to drive the way it did new.
The Type-S runs the J32A2 3.2 L V6, rated at 260 hp and 232 lb-ft, and every bit of that passes through the clutch into a six-speed with a helical limited-slip differential. Acura built this transmission with a self-adjusting clutch to keep pedal height and feel consistent as the disc wears, and a dual-mass flywheel to cut noise and vibration. An OE replacement kit renews the friction parts at stock torque capacity. Exedy notes that its OE kits are designed to replace a factory self-adjusting pressure plate where applicable, so do not be surprised if the new cover looks different from the one you remove.
A slipping clutch does not set a trouble code, so start with a road test: in fourth at about 2,000 rpm, floor the throttle and watch the tach. If it runs ahead of road speed, the disc is slipping. Check the clutch fluid level and look for wetness at the slave cylinder; hydraulic trouble causes drag and hard shifting rather than slip. Our slipping diagnosis guide explains the test, and flare versus slip helps sort clutch problems from a tired automatic if you are comparing cars.
This kit is listed for the 2003 Acura CL V6, which in practice means the 3.2 CL Type-S with the six-speed manual; the base CL and every automatic car do not use a clutch. Because this is a one-year application, send us your VIN before ordering if there is any doubt, and compare the old disc diameter and spline when the transmission comes out. Other clutch choices for this platform are in our clutch and rebuild kits section.
If the car is modified and the original clutch failed from power, not age, an OE kit is not the answer; Exedy rates its OE line for factory power only. Look at the Clutch Masters FX400 6-puck kit instead.
| Brand | Exedy |
| Part number | HCK1007 |
| Fits | Exedy OE 2003-2003 Acura Cl V6 Clutch Kit |
| Vehicle fitment | Acura Cl V6 (2003) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
No. Only the 2003 CL Type-S was offered with a manual, the close-ratio six-speed. Automatic cars have a torque converter and no clutch. If you are unsure what your car has, send us the VIN.
Exedy states that dual-mass flywheels cannot be resurfaced and should be replaced along with the clutch kit. Reusing a worn one usually brings back judder and rattle, so budget for a new flywheel or a single-mass conversion.
It may be. Acura used a self-adjusting clutch in the CL Type-S six-speed, and Exedy designs its OE replacement kits to be used in place of factory self-adjusting units where applicable. It bolts in without modification.
Exedy rates its OE replacement kits for original power levels. For a car with intake, exhaust and a tune that is putting down more torque than stock, choose a performance kit such as the Clutch Masters FX400.
Exedy recommends 500 city miles or 1,000 highway miles of easy driving, with no high-rpm shifting, no quick shifts and no launches, so the disc and flywheel surfaces can bed in.
