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I drove a M3W today fitted with a CG Motorsport refurbished clutch (courtesy of Phil Bleazey). I can report that it works perfectly and felt completely normal.
Refurbished unit on right.

I may be under thinking this but, if the flywheel has the Miata bolt pattern (which I've confirmed via a friend that races Miata's) the trans is Miata, the starter is off the same vintage Miata, then a Miata clutch assembly should work.

I agree about the weight and the flywheel that MMC uses is definitely light weight and probably steel versus a light weight Miata aluminium flywheel. 180mm or 200mm, doesn't matter as it is still the Miata trans with bell housing so if it works with the Miata it would work with the M3W.

I remember when I was building VW dune buggies back in the late 60's that the stock VW had a 180mm clutch and the hot setup then was the 200mm upgrade. So bigger is better for strength.

Here's a light weight Miata flywheel/clutch assembly. This assembly comes with the standard Miata type throwout bearing, rather than the Volvo unit MMC uses. My thoughts are that the Miata slave cylinder was removed to save foot well space as it's on the outside of the bell housing.

JDK Clutch Stage 2 Clutch Kit eBay USA

This kit is $226 complete in the US. If one is a bit skeptical of this particular assembly, there are many others that are steel and aluminium for around $400 US.



JDK Clutch Stage 2 Clutch Kit Performance Flywheel set key features :
•Performance Chromoly Flywheels are made from 4140 Chromoly forged steel, CNC machined and dynamically computer balanced to 15,000 RPM
•Pressure plate made from ductile/Nodular Cast Iron for maximum strength and highest wear resistant.
•Diaphragm springs ade from 51CRV4 endure a multiple stage, heat-treating process for uncompromising performance and durability.
•Disc made from carbon Kevlar infused facing with Chromoly hub for greater holding capacity and longer lifespan.​​​​​​​
•Properly suited for daily driving, performance street driving and light track use.

Torque Capacity: 232 lb-ft
Horsepower Rating: 267 HP

Recommended break-in period: 500 mile

JDK Clutch Stage 2 Kit comes with :
•Performance Lightweight Chromoly Flywheel : 11.5 lbs
•Performance Pressure Plate
•Performance Stage 2 Carbon Kevlar Infused Disc (8-7/8" x 15/16" x 22 spline)
•Throw out bearing
•Pilot Bearing
•Alignment Tool

JDK Clutch kit differences:
•Feel: Improved throttle response. Light to moderate pedal effort, Quick but smooth positive engagement.
•Life: Advanced design and carefully selected material provides extended life.
•Quality: All products are designed, engineered, assembled, tested and inspected by JDK Clutch to ensure highest quality.

Nice parts
These items seems to be more efficient than origine ones

That flywheel and clutch looks far to big and heavy compared to the original one.

It wouldn't half curtail the throttle response.