NPC 1600NM Super Heavy Duty Clutch Kit suitable for Toyota LandCruiser VDJ76 VDJ78 VDJ79 70 Series 79 Series

NPC 1600NM Super Heavy Duty Clutch Kit suitable for Toyota LandCruiser VDJ76 VDJ78 VDJ79 70 Series 79 Series

The NPC 1600NM Super Heavy Duty Clutch Kit, NPC part number NPC7751-1D/1, is NPC’s top clutch for the 1VD-FTV V8 LandCruiser 70 Series. The factory clutch only holds what the engine makes from the factory, and it’s well known for slipping once you start towing, fitting upgrades or tuning. This kit replaces it with a flywheel, clutch and slave cylinder built to hold far more.

We run this exact clutch in our own workshop 79 Series. It’s on 35-inch tyres with a heavy tray and canopy, making 350HP and 1000Nm, and it’s perfect under the foot.

Building a tuned tourer that won’t carry that much weight or power? The NPC 1300NM Heavy Duty Clutch Kit is plenty for most 79s.

🚗 Suitable for:

• Toyota LandCruiser VDJ79 4.5L 1VD-FTV V8, 2007-2025
• Toyota LandCruiser VDJ78 4.5L 1VD-FTV V8, 2007-2025
• Toyota LandCruiser VDJ76 4.5L 1VD-FTV V8, 2007-2025

📦 What’s Included:

• NPC 1600NM clutch plate and pressure plate
• Flywheel
• Slave cylinder
• Throw-out bearing
• Spigot bearing
• Pressure plate bolts
• Clutch alignment tool
• Pivot ball spacing washers

🔧 Fitment Details:

• This kit only suits the VDJ76, VDJ78 and VDJ79 with the 1VD-FTV. If you’re not sure it fits, contact us and we’ll check for you.
• A new flywheel is included, so your factory flywheel doesn’t need resurfacing.
• The 1VD clutch is not self-adjusting. Adjust the pedal and pushrod at fitment, then check them again at around 500km. Don’t over-adjust the pedal. The pushrod needs some free play, or the release bearing will sit loaded against the pressure plate.
• Download the NPC Fitting Sheet 3B for the VDJ 1600NM kit (PDF) for the full fitting steps.
• Torque the flywheel bolts to 182Nm. Fit the step dowels, then torque the M8 x 16 pressure plate bolts evenly to 39Nm by hand. Use Loctite sparingly on both.
• The supplied slave cylinder has an 11/16 bore, one size smaller than the factory 3/4 slave.
• Fitting takes around 5 to 6 hours. Side steps, such as ARB side steps, can add time if they get in the way of the gearbox crossmember mounts.
• Bed the clutch in with at least 1000km of normal driving before any hard use. Lots of gear changes and town driving is ideal, because it’s the engagement that beds it in.

⚙️ Why Choose NPC:

• NPC raise the clamp pressure 20 to 45% above standard and pair it with a full-faced premium disc, for smooth engagement and, in most cases, no extra pedal effort.
• NPC make their own flywheels and modify Exedy clutch components from other applications to suit the LandCruiser. That’s how they get a high torque rating and a comfortable pedal at the same time.
• A remapped VDJ70 Series with a 3″ turbo-back exhaust and an NPC clutch commonly makes 200HP to 240HP and 600NM to 700NM at the rear wheels. The 1600 has plenty of room above that for turbo and injector upgrades.
• Every bearing in NPC’s kits is a Japanese brand bearing.
• NPC Performance warrants most of their clutches for 1 year or 20,000km.

📦 Dispatch Information:

In stock in Brisbane. Order before midday for same-day dispatch.

❓ FAQs:

Q: NPC 1300 or 1600 for a 79 Series?
A: The NPC 1300NM Heavy Duty Clutch Kit suits most tuned touring 79s. Go the 1600 if you’re running 35s, carrying a lot of weight, towing heavy or chasing big power.

Q: Is an NPC clutch just a reboxed Exedy?
A: No. NPC make their own flywheels and modify Exedy components from other applications to suit the LandCruiser, which gives a higher torque rating with a comfortable pedal.

Q: Does it need adjusting after fitting?
A: Yes. The 1VD clutch isn’t self-adjusting. Set the pedal and pushrod when it’s fitted and check them again at around 500km.