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Old 03-28-05, 06:36 AM
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GSL-SE clutch

Hey does anyone know if the clutch from a GSL-SE will fit a 12a car?

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Different diameter of the clutch disk/pressure plate. You need to get the correct one for your car.

Check out Mazdatrix.com for more info regarding clutches that will work:

http://www.mazdatrix.com/fclutch.htm

Notice that up to 1982 cars, they use a 215mm clutch, pressure plate, and flywheel. After 1983, they went with 225mm parts. Hope this helps,
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An SE clutch will fit a 12A, if the engine is a true 83-84-85 12A with the correct sized/balanced flywheel for the 83-84-85 12A engine.Mazdatrixs' site can also help you to identify the correct flywheel, if your not sure about yours.Just dont mix and match flywheels.
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What steve said. There are pretty much two types of N/A clutches in common use, '74-82 and '83-91. The difference is the early clutches use a 215mm disk and the later ones use a 225mm disk.

The REPU used a weirdo arrangement from the factory, but the flywheel from any other '85-earlier 13B can be fitted so a "standard" clutch can be used. Furthermore I think the RX-8 still uses the 225mm setup.

My '85 (12A) currently has a clutch disk from the '83 engine I killed a few years ago, and a Series 5 N/A pressure plate. It's what was lying around and still somewhat functional
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Good to know, since mine's an '85... Thanks guys!!!!

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