4TUSRF1584N: Toyota Hilux 2.7 Ltr EFI, 3RZ-FE 4Terrain Ultimate Off-Road Performance Clutch Kit

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4TUSRF1584N

MAKE

MODEL

MODEL ID

ENGINE SIZE

SERIES

YEAR

Toyota

Hilux

RZN149R

2.7 Ltr EFI

3RZ-FE, 108kW

8/97-1/05

Toyota

Hilux

RZN154

2.7 Ltr EFI

3RZ-FE, 108kW

11/97-1/05

Toyota

Hilux

RZN169

2.7 Ltr EFI

3RZ-FE, 108kW

8/97-7/02

Toyota

Hilux

RZN174

2.7 Ltr

3RZ-FE, 108kW

11/97-7/02

Totota

Hilux

RZN169

2.7 Ltr

3RZ-FE

8/97-10/02

Toyota

Hilux

RZN185R

2.7 Ltr

3RZ-FE, 112kW, 5 Speed

11/95-10/02

Toyota

Landcruiser

RZJ95

2.7 Ltr

3RZ-FE, 112kW

7/96-5/02

Toyota

Prado

RZJ95

2.7 Ltr EFI

3RZ-FE, 112kW

8/96-2/03

Toyota

Prado

RZJ120

2.7 Ltr EFI

3RZ-FE, 112kW, 5 Speed

9/02-8/04

The Toyota Hilux is an unbreakable vehicle with a tough exterior, the ability to carry large loads, and a smooth petrol engine. On average, this Toyota engine will last between 250,000 and 300,000 kilometres. This means that the petrol engine in the Hilux has an average life of 14-18 years. The 3RZ-FE engine was developed in 1994 and became not only the most powerful but also the most successful example of the "RZ" series of engines. Toyota designers were able to maximise the benefits of the I4 inline 4-cylinder layout (low manufacturing cost, simplicity, and reliability of operation) while minimising its drawbacks due to the use of complex balance shafts in the design.

As a result, Toyota received a reasonably powerful and reasonably priced petrol engine, which was successfully installed on the company's light commercial vehicles for 12 years both domestically and in other automotive markets around the world (Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East).

To that extent, the 3RZ-FE Toyota Hilux engine is extremely dependable. Major engine components such as the block, cylinder heads, and internals are extremely durable and should never fail.

As this is primarily a commercial vehicle a heavy-duty clutch kit is a logical modification to increase durability and reliability. Clutch Industries has a range of clutch kits available including 4×4 performance kits in the 4Terrain range, the 4TUSRF1584N being the highest spec system in the range.  

4WD Clutch Kit – Ultimate Heavy-duty Upgrade
 

When a new clutch kit is installed the flywheel must be either replaced or ground. This is because excessive heat from normal driving changes the structure of your flywheel surface which creates less friction affecting the performance of your clutch. If this is not done common issues experienced are shudder and or slipping after installing the new clutch kit.

Why grind when you can replace?

There are three main technical reasons to replace a conventional flywheel instead of grinding it.

  1. Issues caused by a bad grind. There are various issues that can come out of a poor grind, these include;  (a) Flywheel surface being too smooth which can cause shutter or slipping. (b) Incorrect flywheel step or recess ground; in the case where a flywheel is not flat the recess or step must be maintained. Failure to do this can cause engagement or disengagement issues.
  2. Risk of catastrophic failure; in situations where the flywheel is placed under extreme heat damage can occur to the steel microstructure weakening the flywheel which can lead to cracking or destruction of the flywheel.
  3. Decreasing the overall stack height. Modern actuation systems have limited bearing height adjustment so after 2-3 grinds the overall stack height of the clutch system can be reduced enough to cause disengagement issues.

 

It's not uncommon for Hilux owners to modify their petrol vehicle for more extreme off-road driving and when these modifications are done it's important to also upgrade the clutch system. For these enthusiasts, a clutch modification that can handle greater torque while also increasing heat dissipation and providing a superb pedal feel is essential. 4Terrain has been engineering different options for Toyota Hilux for decades, one of the most popular product being in the 4Terrain Ultimate brand. 

Featuring:
  • Patented ER2 High Torque SGI Cover Assembly
  • Aramid Dual Friction Clutch Plate
  • OE Style Replacement Flywheel

This kit includes:

  • 4Terrain ER2 patented heavy duty cover assembly 
  • 4Terrain Aramid Dual Friction, High Torque, Clutch Plate
  • Solid Mass Flywheel 
  • Release Bearing 
  • Spigot Bearing 
  • Alignment Tool
This clutch kit comes with a  warranty period of 3 years or 50,000 kilometers (whichever occurs first).

Clutch Plate Dimensions: 250mm x 21T x 29.0mm

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