AE86 ACT Heavy Duty Race Sprung 4-Pad Clutch Kit | 4A-GE (Corolla 1983-1987)
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ACT Heavy Duty Race Sprung 4-Pad Clutch Kit
For 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno AE86 & 1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S AE86 with 1.6L 4A-GE
Overview
The ACT Heavy Duty Race Sprung 4-Pad Clutch Kit is a performance single-disc clutch system for Toyota AE86 models equipped with the 1.6L 4A-GE and 200 mm clutch configuration. It combines a Heavy Duty diaphragm pressure plate with a spring-centered 4-pad ceramic race disc to provide substantially greater holding capacity than a conventional OE-style organic clutch.
The clutch is rated for 265 lb-ft of torque at the engine/crank, providing approximately 86% greater torque capacity than the OE clutch configuration. The sprung hub helps absorb torsional vibration and drivetrain shock while retaining the quick, direct engagement characteristics of a ceramic puck-style clutch.
Pedal effort remains light to moderate, but engagement is intentionally aggressive. This setup is best suited to modified street, drift, autocross, track, and race-oriented 4A-GE AE86 builds where increased torque capacity and fast engagement are more important than factory-like clutch smoothness.
Key Features
- 265 lb-ft engine/crank torque capacity
- Approximately 86% greater torque capacity than OE
- 200 mm / 7.9-inch clutch disc
- 4-pad ceramic race friction material
- Spring-centered hub helps absorb torsional vibration and drivetrain shock
- Heavy Duty diaphragm-style pressure plate
- 21-spline clutch hub
- 15/16-inch / 0.9375-inch input shaft diameter
- Light to moderate pedal effort with aggressive engagement
- Complete clutch kit with release bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool
4-Pad Sprung Race Disc
The 4-pad ceramic disc uses less friction surface area than a conventional full-face organic clutch, creating faster and more immediate engagement. Ceramic friction material also provides the heat tolerance needed for repeated hard launches, aggressive shifts, clutch kicks, and other demanding performance use.
Unlike a rigid race disc, the spring-centered hub provides torsional cushioning between the engine and transmission. This reduces drivetrain shock compared with a rigid puck-style clutch while retaining the direct response expected from a performance ceramic disc.
Customers should still expect considerably more abrupt engagement than a street-oriented organic clutch, along with the possibility of mild drivetrain or gear rattle.
Vehicle Fitment
Toyota Corolla Levin
- 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla Levin – AE86 – RWD – 1.6L 4A-GE – Manual Transmission
Toyota Sprinter Trueno
- 1983–1987 Toyota Sprinter Trueno – AE86 – RWD – 1.6L 4A-GE – Manual Transmission
Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S
- 1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S – AE86 – RWD – 1.6L 4A-GE – Manual Transmission
Fitment Notes
- For 1.6L 4A-GE applications only
- Rear-wheel-drive applications only
- Manual transmission applications only
- Designed for the factory-style 200 mm clutch configuration
- Uses a 21-spline, 15/16-inch input shaft configuration
- Torque capacity is measured at the engine/crank, not at the wheels
- Flywheel is not included
- Aggressive engagement is normal for the 4-pad ceramic race-disc design
- Best suited to performance street, drift, track, autocross, and race-oriented builds
- Professional clutch installation is recommended
Product Specifications
Brand: ACT – Advanced Clutch Technology
Product Type: Performance Clutch Kit
Engine: 1.6L 4A-GE
Pressure Plate: Heavy Duty Diaphragm
Disc Type: 4-Pad Spring-Centered Race Disc
Disc Material: Ceramic
Disc Diameter: 200 mm / 7.9 in.
Torque Capacity: 265 lb-ft at Engine/Crank
Torque Capacity Increase: 86% Over OE
Input Shaft Diameter: 15/16 in. / 0.9375 in.
Spline Count: 21
Pedal Effort: Light to Moderate
Engagement: Aggressive
Gear Rattle: OE to Mild
Friction Life: Moderate
Product Weight: 10.7 lb
Flywheel Included: No
Warranty: 12 Months
What's Included
- (1) ACT Heavy Duty pressure plate
- (1) 4-pad spring-centered ceramic race clutch disc
- (1) Clutch release bearing
- (1) Pilot bearing
- (1) Clutch alignment tool