McLeod RXT 1200HD Twin Disc Clutch Kit Toyota Supra 93-98 Steel Flywheel for 2JZ-GTE V160 Trans

A single-turbo 2JZ-GTE that has outgrown the factory twin turbos will overpower almost any single-disc clutch, and the original V160 six-speed is too valuable to swap out just to fit a bigger clutch. McLeod part number 6482230HD is the RXT 1200HD twin disc clutch with a billet steel flywheel for the 1993-1998 Toyota Supra Turbo that keeps its V160. It is for high-horsepower street and strip cars that slip under boost.

What the RXT 1200HD does in a 2JZ and V160 Supra

In the US, the turbocharged A80 Supra used the Getrag-designed V160 six-speed, while non-turbo cars used the W58 five-speed. A twin disc clutch stacks two friction discs with a floater plate between them, so it holds far more torque than a single disc at the same clamp load and pedal effort. The RXT HD is the heavier-duty version of McLeod's RXT: it adds a higher clamp load pressure plate, ceramic-lined discs and strap drive, and it is named the RXT 1200 for builds around 1,200 horsepower that still get driven on the street.

This version comes as a complete unit with a dedicated billet steel flywheel, so the clutch and flywheel are matched and arrive as one part number. The listing specifies a 1-1/4 inch by 14 spline disc hub to suit the V160 input shaft and a zero balance flywheel for the 2JZ.

McLeod also makes twin disc packages for Supras that have been converted to a T56, such as the RXT HD for 2JZ to T56 swaps. Those use a different input spline and will not work on a V160.

Symptoms that call for this clutch

• RPM flare in fourth, fifth or sixth gear as boost builds
• A single-disc clutch that slips more as it heats up over repeated passes
• Burnt friction smell after hard pulls
• Slip that began after a single-turbo conversion, more boost or E85
• Judder on launch from a glazed disc

How to confirm before you buy

Rule out the release system first. A slave cylinder or master that does not fully return, or a throwout bearing riding on the fingers, holds the clutch partly open and acts like a worn disc. McLeod recommends 0.100 to 0.250 inch of throwout bearing clearance. Also look for oil from the rear main seal, since contamination must be fixed before any new clutch goes in. Our slipping diagnosis guide walks through a load test, and the manual vs automatic repair cost guide helps you budget the labor.

Fitment

• Vehicle: 1993-1998 Toyota Supra with the 2JZ-GTE
• Transmission: V160 six-speed (not the W58 five-speed or a T56 swap)
• Disc spline: 1-1/4 inch by 14
• Flywheel: billet steel, zero balance

Non-turbo Supras converted to a 2JZ-GTE and V160, or cars with a V161 from a Japanese-market Supra, should count the input shaft splines before ordering and send us the year, VIN and transmission details. Single-disc options for the Supra are in our rebuild kits department.

Install notes

• Resurface or confirm the flywheel face is clean and dry, and replace a worn pilot bearing. A pilot bearing puller makes that easier.
• Install the disc marked flywheel side first, centered with the alignment tool, then the floater and the top disc. Keep the drive straps on the floater and pressure plate lined up and do not add washers.
• McLeod calls for tightening the pressure plate nuts in a star pattern to 25 ft-lb, then 35 ft-lb, with no thread locker. Never use an impact gun.
• Replace a worn throwout bearing and the slave cylinder while the transmission is out, and set bearing clearance as above.
• Refill the V160 with the gear oil Toyota specifies, and break the clutch in with about 1,200 normal street shifts. McLeod says never break it in on a chassis dyno.

Will this fit a non-turbo Supra with the W58?

No. This kit is for the V160 six-speed used in the 1993-1998 Supra Turbo. W58 cars and T56 swaps need a different clutch.

Is the flywheel included?

Yes. It is a complete package with a dedicated billet steel flywheel, zero balance for the 2JZ.

Can I drive it on the street?

Yes. McLeod built the RXT 1200 for street and strip cars, with ceramic discs and a moderate pedal effort.

How do I break it in?

McLeod calls for about 1,200 clutch cycles of normal street driving with traction control off, and never on a chassis dyno.

What should I replace at the same time?

A worn pilot bearing, the throwout bearing and the hydraulic slave cylinder. Inspect the fork and pivot as well.

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