installed an ACT clutch last friday - Toyota Yaris Forums

malibuguy · 12-07-2016, 11:52 AM

From my previous turbo tercel (and friends tercels), I have plenty of experience doing clutches on small Toyotas

The yaris was not much different. Just more stuff to move, or get out of the way. Took me most of a day, but a solid 3-4hours was just waiting on the flywheel getting machined. Then reassembly took longer as I was wire-wheeling all the bolts and applying anti-seize. Took me 1:45 to get the trans out & maybe 2.5 going back in.

ACT Clutch kit p/n# TS6-HDSS
Its their Heavy Duty pressure plate with a sprung, organic disc for excellent streetability. I ran the same PP, but a sprung 4-puck on my Tercel and that was excellent as well. Brand new Toyota flywheel bolts & fresh Amsoil synthetic 75-90 severe gear fluid.

And my cheap trick for removing slop in motor & trans mounts. Ive been doing this for YEARS with great success for street cars. Ive been running the torque mount on the Yaris for 4~ years 'filled'. Decided to 'fill' the trans mount too. Car ended up being quieter inside with less vibration (especially noticeable is when the AC cycles on, before it would buzz the car, now I almost do not notice it engage), go figure.

Overall I'm very happy. Pedal feel/effort has increased moderately (I feel like I'm driving a sports car now, lol). The biggest change for me, my old clutch was engaging at the top of the pedal travel, while this is just off the floor. So my shift timing needs to change at low speeds to not lurch the car. Its just a matter of getting used to it & adjusting my habits.

The clutch is rated to something like 240lbs ft of torque. Which gives me plenty of headroom for whenever I get the turbo on the car.

3cyltrbo · 12-12-2016, 08:38 PM

thanks for the write up, I've been thinking of changing to a lightweight flywheel and I've been looking into the different clutches to pair with one

dogsridewith · 12-12-2016, 09:38 PM

i guess everyone else knows what the donor blue/orange thing is
some sort of hose?

KimmoKekki · 12-12-2016, 10:21 PM

Yep silicone hose

CrankyOldMan · 12-14-2016, 10:01 PM

Why isn't there a like button here?? =D

I've been running a stage 3 Clutchmasters on mine for over a year now. Firmer pedal feel, but holds up to a Blitz supercharger or a 2ZR just fine.

malibuguy · 12-16-2016, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogsridewith

i guess everyone else knows what the donor blue/orange thing is
some sort of hose?

Quote:

Originally Posted by KimmoKekki

Yep silicone hose

Yes sorry, its from an old silicone coupler from intake plumbing. I have so many laying around

12-07-2016, 11:52 AM	#1
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 907	installed an ACT clutch last friday From my previous turbo tercel (and friends tercels), I have plenty of experience doing clutches on small Toyotas The yaris was not much different. Just more stuff to move, or get out of the way. Took me most of a day, but a solid 3-4hours was just waiting on the flywheel getting machined. Then reassembly took longer as I was wire-wheeling all the bolts and applying anti-seize. Took me 1:45 to get the trans out & maybe 2.5 going back in. ACT Clutch kit p/n# TS6-HDSS Its their Heavy Duty pressure plate with a sprung, organic disc for excellent streetability. I ran the same PP, but a sprung 4-puck on my Tercel and that was excellent as well. Brand new Toyota flywheel bolts & fresh Amsoil synthetic 75-90 severe gear fluid. And my cheap trick for removing slop in motor & trans mounts. Ive been doing this for YEARS with great success for street cars. Ive been running the torque mount on the Yaris for 4~ years 'filled'. Decided to 'fill' the trans mount too. Car ended up being quieter inside with less vibration (especially noticeable is when the AC cycles on, before it would buzz the car, now I almost do not notice it engage), go figure. Overall I'm very happy. Pedal feel/effort has increased moderately (I feel like I'm driving a sports car now, lol). The biggest change for me, my old clutch was engaging at the top of the pedal travel, while this is just off the floor. So my shift timing needs to change at low speeds to not lurch the car. Its just a matter of getting used to it & adjusting my habits. The clutch is rated to something like 240lbs ft of torque. Which gives me plenty of headroom for whenever I get the turbo on the car. __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr Last edited by malibuguy; 12-07-2016 at 12:17 PM.

12-12-2016, 08:38 PM	#2
3cyltrbo Drives: MR2 Spyd/Type R/Yaris/Civic Si Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 479	thanks for the write up, I've been thinking of changing to a lightweight flywheel and I've been looking into the different clutches to pair with one __________________ https://www.instagram.com/3cyltrbo/

12-12-2016, 09:38 PM	#3
dogsridewith Drives: 2007 2-door hatchback Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USAnotCA Posts: 750	mystery fiber/elastomer pieces revive engine transmission mounts i guess everyone else knows what the donor blue/orange thing is some sort of hose?

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