Clutch Masters 88-89 Toyota Celica 2.0L T 4WD / 88-91 Toyota Camry 2.0L-4WD 2.5L / 90-91 Lexus ES250
Clutch Masters 16061-HDTZ is a single disc street clutch for the Toyota cars that share the 3S-family bellhousing pattern: the 1988-1989 Celica All-Trac Turbo, the 1988-1991 Camry 2.0L including the All-Trac 4WD, and the 1990-1991 Lexus ES250. Owners usually land here because the original clutch is slipping in third and fourth under boost, the pedal engages right at the top, or a turbo, injector and boost upgrade has outgrown the factory disc. This is the kit for a car that is driven on the street and tuned, not raced every weekend.
Clutch Masters files 16061-HDTZ in its FX300 line. The kit pairs the Power Plus I heavy-duty pressure plate with a steel-backed segmented Kevlar disc on a heavy-duty sprung hub. Splitting the Kevlar into segments raises the clamping pressure per square inch on each pad, which is how the kit gains holding capacity without a harsh, grabby engagement. Clutch Masters rates it at 110 percent more holding capacity than stock and aims it at highly tuned naturally aspirated engines, medium-boost turbo or supercharged setups, or up to 100 hp of nitrous. That describes most street-driven All-Trac Celicas with a bigger turbo or boost controller. Kevlar is also non-abrasive, so it is gentle on the flywheel face, and pedal effort is only slightly higher than stock.
The All-Trac cars send torque through the clutch to a full-time four-wheel-drive transaxle, so there is no wheelspin to relieve a hard launch. Every bit of shock lands on the disc. That is why a worn factory clutch on these cars tends to slip long before an equally old front-drive Camry does.
Do a road test in fourth gear at around 2,500 rpm and roll into full throttle. If the tach climbs faster than the car accelerates, the clutch is slipping. Rule out the hydraulics first: bleed the system, and check the master and slave cylinders for leaks or a sinking pedal. Also look for oil on the bellhousing seam, since a leaking rear main seal will contaminate any new disc. Our slipping diagnosis guide walks through separating clutch slip from other drivetrain faults, and manual repair cost helps you plan the job.
Clutch Masters lists 16061-HDTZ for the 1988-1989 Celica 2.0L Turbo 4WD built up to 8/89, the 1990-1994 Celica 2.0L Turbo built from 9/89, the 1988-1991 Camry 2.0L in front-drive and 4WD form, the 1990-1991 Lexus ES250 2.5L, the 1992-1993 Lexus ES300 3.0L, the 1990-1995 MR2 2.0L Turbo, and the 1996-2004 RAV4 2.0L. Our listing title also names a Camry 2.5L; the manufacturer lists the 2.5L under the ES250, so if you have a V6 Camry manual, send us the year and VIN and we will confirm before it ships. Compare the stage options in the FX350 sprung fiber kit 16061-HDFF for weekend track use and the FX400 6-puck kit 16061-HDC6 for high boost. Browse the rest in rebuild kits.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | 16061-HDTZ |
| Fits | Clutch Masters 88-89 Toyota Celica 2.0L T 4WD / 88-91 Toyota Camry 2.0L-4WD 2.5L / 90-91 Lexus ES250 |
| Vehicle fitment | Toyota Celica (1988-1989) |
| Type | Clutch Kits - Single |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Yes. Clutch Masters lists it for 1990-1994 Celica 2.0L Turbo built from 9/89 as well as the 1988-1989 cars built up to 8/89, so both All-Trac generations are covered.
It is meant for medium boost on a street car. If you are running high boost or launching on slicks, the FX400 puck kit 16061-HDC6 holds more.
The kit does not include one. A flat, resurfaced stock flywheel works, or fit a new steel flywheel. Never install a fresh Kevlar disc on a glazed or heat-cracked face.
Only slightly. The Power Plus I pressure plate adds a little clamp load, but it stays comfortable for daily driving.
Clutch Masters requires at least 500 miles of normal driving before full-throttle shifts or launches so the Kevlar segments bed in evenly.
