2nd Gen clutch options (gen1 clutch on gen2 trans?)

Ban-Hammer

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Mazda Protege5
Hey guys,
After 124k, and some admittedly rough driving, my factory clutch on my 2010 MZ3 S is slipping when that good torque comes on.
Specifically, I'd like to see if a Gen1 clutch will work with the Gen2 2.5/6sp combination.
I have perused RockAuto and there are a few clutch kits that have the same part number combinations between the 04 and the 10 models. The clutch diameter, spline diameter/count, and throwout bearing are all the same, but I'd like to see if the 1st gen pressure plate will mount up on the 2nd gen flywheel, or if I need a 1st gen flywheel to go with it (probably won't work because the 10+ had a DMF).

Thanks in advance for any insight on this! Looks like the only performance clutch for the 2nd gen 3 is the Spec one, which I will probably end up doing if none of the 1st gen 3 options will work.
 
IT FITS! I ordered a 2009 2.3l clutch kit from RockAuto and everything fit without a hitch!
To reiterate, this is on my 2010 MZ3 2.5 6sp. So far so good on the clutch! Yahoo!

Hopefully this opens up many new options for the Gen2 guys that need a clutch!
 
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