Plannig on going the TT route, clutch ?

tommyguns · 02-07-2011, 07:50 PM

I'm having the short block replacement done this week and I'm planning to go with a TT setup in the near future and was wondering if the clutch and flywheel need to be replaced. I was thinking that now would be a good time to have it done seeing that the motor will be out of the car. Oh and if they need replacement I could use suggestions on what to get.
Thanks for the help,
Tom

SPOHN · 02-07-2011, 08:47 PM

It would be best to replace. But what kind depends on you future plans with the car. Like amount of power? Do you plan to track/ drag it? Being your going with a GTM kit Sam would give you the best advice. But OS Giken and Exedy clutches are great. But what stage you next not sure at the moment.

theDreamer · 02-07-2011, 08:53 PM

The stock clutch will fail at some point, or need to be replaced, so it will not hurt to replace it now.
Some, myself included, are still using the stock clutch currently with forced induction.

Brazilbro · 02-07-2011, 11:01 PM

stock clutch is good to 500+ hp.. If it ain't broke don't fix it!

toner123 · 02-07-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

stock clutch is good to 500+ hp.. If it ain't broke don't fix it!

SPOHN · 02-08-2011, 07:16 AM

But how long will it handle 500hp. Especially with hard launches and track time. If your going to pull the motor out to do FI and spend that much money. You might as well put in a decent clutch and call it the day.

m4a1mustang · 02-08-2011, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

But how long will it handle 500hp. Especially with hard launches and track time. If your going to pull the motor out to do FI and spend that much money. You might as well put in a decent clutch and call it the day.

I agree. Might as well get it done all at once. Then you don't have to worry about the stock unit failing on you.

Brazilbro · 02-09-2011, 10:01 PM

If your shop is going to throw it in without charging you more money then sure , but most shop will still charge you the 4-5 hr labor even though the transmission is off.

tommyguns · 02-09-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Brazilbro

If your shop is going to throw it in without charging you more money then sure , but most shop will still charge you the 4-5 hr labor even though the transmission is off.

2 hours total labor charge for the 34 row oil cooler and the clutch package. I know how can I not do it. Although I think I may just change the fly wheel and call it a day. Put the clutch money towards rotors.

Zat_Zuma · 02-10-2011, 07:43 AM

You may as well "get er dun" while it's out. One less thing to worry about or have to do later.

I'm impressed with the offering from Z Speed Performance which use the Southbend clutches and flywheels and is what I have in my car presently. Stage 4 clutch/pressure plate and Billet solid flywheel. Future upgrades include the heavy duty CSC kit.

Nismo370 · 02-10-2011, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

You may as well "get er dun" while it's out. One less thing to worry about or have to do later.

I'm impressed with the offering from Z Speed Performance which use the Southbend clutches and flywheels and is what I have in my car presently. Stage 4 clutch/pressure plate and Billet solid flywheel. Future upgrades include the heavy duty CSC kit.

How long have u had that clutch in? I have an os giken without the csc kit on it rite now. I haven't drove the car yet cuz the tt build isn't done yet. I'm worried mine will fail now, should I have any worries?

John@Z1 · 02-10-2011, 07:58 AM

Blackbird is at 51+rwhp on the stock clutch. At 540rwhp on the street the clutch slipped a tad in higher gears.

Zat_Zuma · 02-10-2011, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Nismo370

How long have u had that clutch in? I have an os giken without the csc kit on it rite now. I haven't drove the car yet cuz the tt build isn't done yet. I'm worried mine will fail now, should I have any worries?

Yes the stock CSC will eventually fail with that set up. Plus you may have some clutch disengagement issues.

See this thread:
New product review: CSC bearing sleeve for aftermarket clutches

Nismo370 · 02-10-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Zat_Zuma

Yes the stock CSC will eventually fail with that set up. Plus you may have some clutch disengagement issues.

See this thread:
New product review: CSC bearing sleeve for aftermarket clutches

I jus found out the OS Giken comes with a sleeve that goes over the oem one that will solve the issue of the fingers making perfect contact.

Nismo370 · 02-10-2011, 11:15 AM

Well its extra $60.

02-07-2011, 07:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
tommyguns Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Age: 64 Posts: 914 Drives: 370Z/Sport/Black/MT Rep Power: 16	Plannig on going the TT route, clutch ? I'm having the short block replacement done this week and I'm planning to go with a TT setup in the near future and was wondering if the clutch and flywheel need to be replaced. I was thinking that now would be a good time to have it done seeing that the motor will be out of the car. Oh and if they need replacement I could use suggestions on what to get. Thanks for the help, Tom __________________ 09 Sport / MB / 6sd / Nismo"R" Intake / Eibach Pro Kit / Z1 25 row cooler / JWT LW FW / New Short Block 3/11/11 /H&R 15fr 20rr/DBA 4000/FI CB with 12"res./Morel/JL/"Division"mod/SPC/EcuTek/M370/ZEX C SHOT/ART's/NRG

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SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	It would be best to replace. But what kind depends on you future plans with the car. Like amount of power? Do you plan to track/ drag it? Being your going with a GTM kit Sam would give you the best advice. But OS Giken and Exedy clutches are great. But what stage you next not sure at the moment. __________________

02-07-2011, 08:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	The stock clutch will fail at some point, or need to be replaced, so it will not hurt to replace it now. Some, myself included, are still using the stock clutch currently with forced induction. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	stock clutch is good to 500+ hp.. If it ain't broke don't fix it! __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

02-08-2011, 07:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	But how long will it handle 500hp. Especially with hard launches and track time. If your going to pull the motor out to do FI and spend that much money. You might as well put in a decent clutch and call it the day. __________________

02-09-2011, 10:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	If your shop is going to throw it in without charging you more money then sure , but most shop will still charge you the 4-5 hr labor even though the transmission is off. __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

02-10-2011, 07:43 AM	#10 (permalink)
Zat_Zuma A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta ...eh Posts: 1,171 Drives: 2017 Touring auto Rep Power: 18	You may as well "get er dun" while it's out. One less thing to worry about or have to do later. I'm impressed with the offering from Z Speed Performance which use the Southbend clutches and flywheels and is what I have in my car presently. Stage 4 clutch/pressure plate and Billet solid flywheel. Future upgrades include the heavy duty CSC kit. __________________ [B]2009 & 2017 370Z Touring Sport Autos SOLD

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John@Z1 The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,589 Drives: Turbos Rep Power: 19	Blackbird is at 51+rwhp on the stock clutch. At 540rwhp on the street the clutch slipped a tad in higher gears. __________________ Z1 Motorsports will beat any advertised price on Nissan OEM Parts! 770-838-7777 ext 311 AIM: JohnatZ1 email: John@Z1motorsports.com

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Nismo370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Dont Worry Bout It... Posts: 333 Drives: 09 370Z NismoTT Rep Power: 15	Well its extra $60.

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