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-HDB6 is the FX500 race kit for the 3S-family Toyota cars: the 1988-1989 Celica All-Trac Turbo, the 1988-1991 Camry 2.0L in front-drive and All-Trac form, and the 1990-1991 Lexus ES250. People shopping for this part number are usually past the street-clutch stage. They have a big turbo on a 3S-GTE, they launch the car at the drag strip or rallycross, and a sprung Kevlar or puck disc has already let go. If the car is a daily driver, stop here and read the comparison below first, because this kit is built for competition, not commuting.
The FX500 pairs the Power Plus II pressure plate with a solid-hub 6-puck ceramic button disc. The pressure plate uses a hi-leverage design, heavy-duty straps and two stacked heat-treated diaphragm springs, which is where the very high clamp load comes from. Clutch Masters rates the FX500 at 200 to 400 percent more holding capacity than stock and labels it race only. The disc has no hub springs and no marcel cushion between the linings, so it engages almost like a switch. That instant bite is exactly what an all-wheel-drive launch needs, since the full-time 4WD transaxle on the All-Trac gives the clutch no wheelspin to soak up the hit. The trade-offs are heavy pedal effort, chatter in first and reverse, and more shock sent into the gearbox and center differential.
Make sure the slip is really the clutch. Bleed the hydraulics, check the master and slave cylinder for seepage, and look for oil on the bellhousing seam from the rear main seal. A slipping clutch shows rpm climbing in a high gear at full load with no matching gain in road speed. Our slipping diagnosis guide covers the road test, and flare versus slip helps you tell a drivetrain problem from a clutch that cannot hold.
Clutch Masters lists 16061-HDB6 for the 1988-1989 Celica 2.0L Turbo 4WD up to 8/89, the 1990-1994 Celica 2.0L Turbo from 9/89, the 1988-1991 Camry 2.0L and 2.0L 4WD, the 1990-1991 ES250 2.5L, the 1992-1993 ES300 3.0L and the 1996-2004 RAV4 2.0L. Unlike the FX400 version, the maker does not list the MR2 Turbo or the Altezza for this FX500 kit. Our title also mentions a Camry 2.5L; the 2.5L application on the maker chart is the ES250, so send us the year and VIN before ordering for any V6 Camry. For a car that still sees the street, look at the FX400 sprung 6-puck kit 16061-HDC6 or the FX300 Kevlar kit 16061-HDTZ. More options are in rebuild kits.
| Brand | Clutch Masters |
| Part number | 16061-HDB6 |
| 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 |
Clutch Masters labels it race only. The solid hub and ceramic pucks chatter in first and reverse and the pedal is heavy. For a street car, the FX400 16061-HDC6 or the FX300 16061-HDTZ is the better choice.
HDB6 is the FX500 with the Power Plus II plate and a rigid, unsprung disc. HDC6 is the FX400 with the Power Plus I plate and a sprung hub, which softens engagement and holds a little less.
The maker chart for 16061-HDB6 does not list the MR2. It lists Celica All-Trac Turbo, Camry 2.0L, ES250, ES300 and RAV4 2.0L. Send us your VIN if you are unsure.
No. Plan on resurfacing or replacing it. The ceramic disc needs a clean, flat face to engage evenly.
A rigid race disc passes more shock into the gears, center differential and axles than a sprung disc. Check the transaxle and mounts before you install it on a high-power All-Trac.
