{"product_id":"competition-clutch-1996-2000-toyota-truck-pick-up-stage-4-6-pad-ceramic-clutch-kit","title":"Competition Clutch Stage 4 Six-Puck Ceramic Clutch Kit | 1996-2000 Toyota Truck \/ Tacoma | 16070-1620","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCompetition Clutch Stage 4 Six-Puck Ceramic Clutch Kit – 1996–2000 Toyota Truck \/ Tacoma | 16070-1620\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStage 4 six-puck ceramic is a race and competition clutch. Engagement is aggressive and abrupt — chatter and a sharp engagement point are normal characteristics of this design. Not recommended for daily street driving or stop-and-go traffic. Intended for drag racing, truck pulling, and off-road competition use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetition Clutch 16070-1620 Stage 4 six-puck ceramic clutch kit for the 1996–2000 Toyota Truck and Tacoma with manual transmission. High-torque-capacity ceramic friction compound on a six-puck disc for race and competition applications. 18.7 lbs. Ships fast across Canada and the US.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompetition Clutch Stage 4 — Six-Puck Ceramic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetition Clutch’s Stage system runs from Stage 1 (OEM-spec upgrade) through Stage 5 (full race). Stage 4 represents the top of the street-adjacent performance range — engineered for maximum torque capacity and heat resistance rather than streetable engagement feel. The six-puck (six-pad) ceramic disc replaces the full-face friction surface with six ceramic compound pads bonded to a rigid disc hub. Ceramic compound provides significantly higher heat resistance and clamping load capacity than organic, Kevlar, or even Stage 3 compounds — appropriate for applications involving repeated hard launches, sustained high-torque loading, or extreme operating temperatures generated in competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSix-Puck Engagement Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six-puck design engages abruptly compared to a full-face disc — the reduced contact area means there is little slip or progressive engagement at the friction zone. Expect clutch chatter at low-speed engagement and a sharp, defined engagement point rather than a smooth, progressive pedal feel. These are normal and expected characteristics of a six-puck ceramic clutch, not defects. For truck pulling, drag racing, or off-road competition where smooth engagement is not required and maximum holding capacity is the priority, the Stage 4 is the correct choice. For street-driven trucks used in daily driving conditions, a Stage 2 or Stage 3 with a full-face disc is the appropriate selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlywheel Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic friction compounds are more abrasive than organic materials. Flywheel resurfacing or replacement is recommended at each clutch service interval — do not install a ceramic clutch against a worn or previously heat-damaged flywheel surface. Confirm flywheel condition and have it resurfaced before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1996–2000 Toyota Tacoma — manual transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1996–1998 Toyota T100 — manual transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify exact engine and transmission combination against Competition Clutch’s fitment guide before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRace and competition use. Not recommended for daily street driving. Resurface or replace flywheel before installation. Bed new clutch per Competition Clutch’s break-in procedure. Professional installation required — clutch replacement requires transmission removal. Confirm fitment for your specific engine and transmission variant before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Competition Clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 16070-1620\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStage: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisc Type: Six-puck (six-pad) ceramic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse: Race, drag, truck pull, off-road competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 18.7 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: 1996–2000 Toyota Truck \/ Tacoma — manual transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Competition Clutch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51322034651303,"sku":"COMP16070-1620","price":979.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/8344\/1063\/files\/group-783c278b-05bd-4772-aad9-1908dc56b429-800_fe99b219-71f6-4b7d-9f6c-72cf8f8537b7.jpg?v=1788998337","url":"https:\/\/www.straightsiximports.com\/products\/competition-clutch-1996-2000-toyota-truck-pick-up-stage-4-6-pad-ceramic-clutch-kit","provider":"Straight Six Imports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}