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AE86 ACT Xtreme Performance Street Sprung Clutch Kit | 4A-GE (1983-87 Corolla)

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ACT Xtreme Performance Street Sprung Clutch Kit

For 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 Trueno / Levin and 1985–1987 U.S.-Market Corolla Sport AE86 GT-S with 1.6L 4A-GE

Overview

The ACT Xtreme Performance Street Sprung Clutch Kit is a high-capacity performance clutch for Toyota AE86 models equipped with the 1.6L 4A-GE and 200 mm clutch configuration. It combines an Xtreme diaphragm pressure plate with a full-face sprung organic performance disc, providing substantially increased holding capacity without the abrupt engagement of a ceramic puck-style race clutch.

The clutch is rated for 285 lb-ft of torque at the engine/crank, approximately 101% greater capacity than the OE clutch configuration. The organic sprung disc retains smooth, progressive engagement and longer friction life, making this an excellent option for higher-output street cars that still need manageable low-speed drivability.

Pedal effort is moderate to heavy due to the higher-clamp-load Xtreme pressure plate. This configuration is best suited to modified, high-output, supercharged, turbocharged, or street/track 4A-GE AE86 builds that need considerably more holding capacity while retaining the drivability of a full-face organic clutch.

Key Features

  • 285 lb-ft engine/crank torque capacity
  • Approximately 101% greater torque capacity than OE
  • 200 mm / 7.9-inch clutch disc
  • Full-face premium organic friction material
  • Spring-centered disc for smooth, progressive engagement
  • Xtreme diaphragm pressure plate for increased clamp load
  • 21-spline clutch hub
  • 15/16-inch / 0.9375-inch input shaft diameter
  • Moderate to heavy pedal effort with smooth engagement
  • OE to mild gear rattle
  • Designed for street and performance driving
  • Release bearing, pilot bearing, and alignment tool included

Xtreme Pressure Plate & Performance Street Disc

The Xtreme pressure plate provides substantially greater clamp load than ACT's Heavy Duty pressure plate, allowing this clutch to handle higher torque without switching to an aggressive ceramic race disc. The stronger pressure plate is also responsible for the noticeably firmer pedal feel.

The Performance Street disc uses a full-face sprung organic design with high-copper-content friction material and steel-backed linings for heat transfer, durability, and resistance to fade. Reduced marcel allows quicker clutch response during shifting while maintaining the smoother engagement characteristics expected from an organic street disc.

This combination makes the clutch particularly useful for high-output AE86 builds that need strong holding capacity but are still driven regularly on the street.

Vehicle Fitment

Toyota Sprinter Trueno

  • 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 – Trueno (JDM) – 1.6L 4A-GE – Manual Transmission

Toyota Corolla Levin

  • 1983–1987 Toyota Corolla AE86 – Levin (JDM) – 1.6L 4A-GE – Manual Transmission

Toyota Corolla Sport GT-S

  • 1985–1987 Toyota Corolla Sport AE86 – GT-S (U.S.-Market) – 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 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
  • Moderate to heavy pedal effort is normal for the Xtreme pressure plate
  • Organic street disc provides smooth engagement despite the increased clamp load
  • Allow approximately 300–500 miles of mild engagement for clutch break-in before racing or aggressive driving
  • Professional clutch installation is recommended

Product Specifications

Brand: ACT – Advanced Clutch Technology
Product Type: Performance Clutch Kit
Engine: 1.6L 4A-GE
Pressure Plate: Xtreme Diaphragm
Disc Type: Full-Face Spring-Centered Performance Street Disc
Disc Material: Organic
Disc Diameter: 200 mm / 7.9 in.
Torque Capacity: 285 lb-ft at Engine/Crank
Torque Capacity Increase: 101% Over OE
Input Shaft Diameter: 15/16 in. / 0.9375 in.
Spline Count: 21
Pedal Effort: Moderate to Heavy
Engagement: Smooth
Gear Rattle: OE to Mild
Friction Life: Longer
Product Weight: 10.5 lb
Flywheel Included: No
Warranty: 12 Months

Which ACT AE86 Clutch Should You Choose?

The ACT Xtreme Performance Street Sprung Clutch Kit is the best choice for a higher-output AE86 that still spends significant time on the street. Its Xtreme pressure plate and full-face organic sprung disc provide 285 lb-ft of crank torque capacity while retaining smooth, progressive engagement. The tradeoff is a noticeably firmer pedal than the Heavy Duty options.

For naturally aspirated, mildly modified, or primarily street-driven AE86s that do not need as much holding capacity, the ACT Heavy Duty Performance Street Sprung Clutch Kit offers a lighter pedal with the same street-friendly full-face organic disc design and 210 lb-ft of crank torque capacity.

For drift, repeated clutch kicks, hard launches, and track use where fast, aggressive engagement is more important than smoothness, the ACT Heavy Duty Race Sprung 4-Pad Clutch Kit uses a ceramic 4-pad sprung disc with 265 lb-ft of crank torque capacity and more manageable pedal effort than the Xtreme Race setup.

For high-output turbo or supercharged builds, serious competition drifting, and applications that need the greatest single-disc holding capacity, the ACT Xtreme Race Sprung 4-Pad Clutch Kit combines the Xtreme pressure plate with a ceramic 4-pad disc for 365 lb-ft of crank torque capacity. It provides the most aggressive engagement and the firmest pedal of the four options.

Choose the Heavy Duty Performance Street for everyday drivability, the Heavy Duty 4-Pad Race for drift and track use, the Xtreme Performance Street for higher-output street builds, and the Xtreme 4-Pad Race when maximum holding capacity and aggressive engagement are the priority.

What's Included

  • (1) ACT Xtreme pressure plate
  • (1) Full-face spring-centered organic Performance Street clutch disc
  • (1) Clutch release bearing
  • (1) Pilot bearing
  • (1) Clutch alignment tool