Will the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch fit an ST165 All-Trac?

Yes. Turn 14 lists the 16953C for the 1988-1989 Celica All-Trac with the 3S-GTE turbo four and the 1990-1991 Lexus ES250 with the 2.5-liter V6. Both use the 240 mm disc size and the 21-tooth, 29.8 mm input spline of this kit.

How much power will the ST165 clutch hold?

EXEDY rates the 16953C at 399 lb-ft of torque capacity at the flywheel and 319 lb-ft at the wheels from 2,093 lb of clamp load. That covers a 3S-GTE with a larger turbo, fuel upgrades and a tune, with margin for rally starts.

Is this the same clutch as the ST185 kit?

The ratings and disc size match the 16953A, which covers the ST185 Celica All-Trac, the SW20 MR2 Turbo and other models. Turn 14 lists the two part numbers for different vehicles, so choose by the car: the 16953C for the ST165 and ES250.

Is a cerametallic clutch good for a rally ST165?

Yes. The thick cerametallic disc resists the heat of loose-surface starts and the sprung hub helps protect the all-wheel-drive driveline. On the road the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch engages more firmly than stock and can chatter on gentle starts.

What else should be replaced with the clutch?

Replace the release bearing and pilot bearing and resurface the flywheel while the transaxle is out. On an ST165, inspect the center differential, axles and transfer seals at the same time, since a stronger clutch sends more torque through components that are now decades old.

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EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for ST165 Toyota Celica All-Trac and Lexus ES250 (Thick Disc)

EXEDY’s Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for ST165 Toyota Celica All-Trac and Lexus ES250 is aimed squarely at the first-generation All-Trac Turbo, the 3S-GTE car that started Toyota’s turbocharged four-wheel-drive rally line in the US. Its 240 mm thick cerametallic disc is rated at 399 lb-ft at the flywheel, a large margin for a modified ST165.

Design and Performance

EXEDY specifies a ductile-cast cover with 2,093 lb of clamp load and a 240 mm thick cerametallic disc on the 21-tooth, 29.8 mm spline. The thick disc tolerates the heat of launches and loose-surface starts on an all-wheel-drive car, and the sprung center damper reduces shock reaching the center differential and transaxle.

Features

EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch with a thick disc
Ductile-cast pressure plate, 2,093 lb clamp load
Heat capacity for launches and rally use
Sprung center damper to protect the AWD driveline
SFI 1.1 compliant, according to EXEDY

Specifications

Disc diameter: 240 mm
Input spline: 21 tooth, 29.8 mm
Clamp load: 2,093 lb
Torque capacity at the flywheel: 399 lb-ft
Torque capacity at the wheels: 319 lb-ft

Applications

Lexus ES250: 1990-1991 | 2.5L V6
Toyota Celica All-Trac: ST165 | 1988-1989 | 2.0L L4 turbo

Notes

Turn 14 gives two clutch torque figures for this kit, 501 and 515 lb-ft, so neither is printed here
For smoother street engagement, see the EXEDY Stage 1 Organic Clutch Kit for the ST165 Celica All-Trac and Lexus ES250

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch fit an ST165 All-Trac? Yes. Turn 14 lists the 16953C for the 1988-1989 Celica All-Trac with the 3S-GTE turbo four and the 1990-1991 Lexus ES250 with the 2.5-liter V6. Both use the 240 mm disc size and the 21-tooth, 29.8 mm input spline of this kit.
How much power will the ST165 clutch hold? EXEDY rates the 16953C at 399 lb-ft of torque capacity at the flywheel and 319 lb-ft at the wheels from 2,093 lb of clamp load. That covers a 3S-GTE with a larger turbo, fuel upgrades and a tune, with margin for rally starts.
Is this the same clutch as the ST185 kit? The ratings and disc size match the 16953A, which covers the ST185 Celica All-Trac, the SW20 MR2 Turbo and other models. Turn 14 lists the two part numbers for different vehicles, so choose by the car: the 16953C for the ST165 and ES250.
Is a cerametallic clutch good for a rally ST165? Yes. The thick cerametallic disc resists the heat of loose-surface starts and the sprung hub helps protect the all-wheel-drive driveline. On the road the EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch engages more firmly than stock and can chatter on gentle starts.
What else should be replaced with the clutch? Replace the release bearing and pilot bearing and resurface the flywheel while the transaxle is out. On an ST165, inspect the center differential, axles and transfer seals at the same time, since a stronger clutch sends more torque through components that are now decades old.

About EXEDY

EXEDY Corporation of Neyagawa, Osaka, traces its clutch business back to 1923 and built its name as Daikin Clutch before adopting the EXEDY brand. It is a leading original-equipment maker of clutches and powertrain parts, and its racing line supplies Hyper Series multi-plate clutches for drag, circuit and rally use. EXEDY Globalparts Corporation, its wholly owned US subsidiary, supports the range in North America.

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EXEDY Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit for ST165 Toyota Celica All-Trac and Lexus ES250 (Thick Disc) [16953C]

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