Clutch Recomendations?

Mr.Squeeze · 04-16-2013, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tower74

So would you recommend this Z1 kit or is this a personal opinion? Just curious because if it will handle, which if you have it on your car obviously it will, around 550hp and I'm guessing around 475wtq. If it will it'll save me almost $800.

Not trying to thread jack

Yes I recommend the Zspeed TZR clutch kit ,its a good clutch for the price has a 650TQ.

Hotrodz · 04-16-2013, 08:59 PM

I'm going with Specialty Z's SZ 6 puck. It's the one they use with the FI turbo build! IMO first think about your end goal, then chose from those proven models which best meets your needs.

The best things about this forum is all the information. The most confusing thing about it is all the information!

Good luck!

VSS370z · 04-17-2013, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I'm going with Specialty Z's SZ 6 puck. It's the one they use with the FI turbo build! IMO first think about your end goal, then chose from those proven models which best meets your needs.

The best things about this forum is all the information. The most confusing thing about it is all the information!

Good luck!

Thinking of doing the same!

COSMO · 04-30-2013, 05:28 PM

Alright before I order a clutch has anyone had any experience with Spec Clutches? Looking at the twin setup....

COSMO · 05-02-2013, 06:40 PM

After researching spec clutches I have found a lot of failed clutches. I've decided on TZR and 17lb flywheel with the upgraded csc... Thanks for all of the help and knowledge..

roplusbee · 05-02-2013, 07:00 PM

Spec.............don't do it. The Twin Disks suck bad and the singles are average at best for the Z. I have heard many horror stories involving Zs and Spec clutches from shops that have installed them.

COSMO · 05-04-2013, 10:02 PM

Hey thanks again for the input...

COSMO · 05-23-2013, 07:27 AM

I went with the TZR clutch and 19lbs southbend flywheel from joe btw.. What a cool guy to deal with.. Thanks again for the help guys...!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Squeeze

Yes I recommend the Zspeed TZR clutch kit ,its a good clutch for the price has a 650TQ.

Alstann · 05-23-2013, 09:19 AM

I just ordered a Stage 3 6-puck Southbend Drag clutch, with a Southbend 19lb race steel flywheel. From my research, and after talking to Joe@ZSpeed (great service, helped me pick options and spelled it out to me), it seemed like the best, reliable option. Gonna be doing an install and maybe trying to do a DIY for you fellas this coming week.

COSMO · 05-23-2013, 01:04 PM

That six puck is going to rattle your brain. I had one on my 350zTT and it wasn't an easy engagement....

COSMO · 06-04-2013, 09:48 PM

Well I drove to a buddy of my shop in dallas to install my new tzr clutch and flywheel and while driving it back very very easy it is slipping again. Tried calling gtm to see what to had to say about my boost spike issues but no luck tonight. No coupler leaks, rechecked the wastegate tension, check all lines going to and from the boost controller and couldn't find anything.. Not a happy camper this evening.... Tomorrow Iam thinking about disconnecting the lines to the boost controller and see what happens just running off of the wastegates.... Keep in mind I only have a 10 1/2 hour drive back home... !@#$%^&*()

COSMO · 06-04-2013, 10:00 PM

Funny thing is when I too off the stock clutch it was CHERRY!!! **** **** ****!!! going to bed now...

tturbo370z · 06-05-2013, 12:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmogirl

Funny thing is when I too off the stock clutch it was CHERRY!!! **** **** ****!!! going to bed now...

I'm not sure if it has been mentioned yet but have u tried turning off the vdc? When my rear tires where wearing the clutch slipped more and more until I changed the rear tires. When vdc is off it was fine. Dealer said it had to do with rear tire diameter being smaller and once I replaced the rear tires the clutch stopped slipping with vdc on. I know u said the stock clutch was fine but thought it wouldn't hurt to try. Hope u get it figured out

Mr.Squeeze · 06-05-2013, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cosmogirl

Well I drove to a buddy of my shop in dallas to install my new tzr clutch and flywheel and while driving it back very very easy it is slipping again. Tried calling gtm to see what to had to say about my boost spike issues but no luck tonight. No coupler leaks, rechecked the wastegate tension, check all lines going to and from the boost controller and couldn't find anything.. Not a happy camper this evening.... Tomorrow Iam thinking about disconnecting the lines to the boost controller and see what happens just running off of the wastegates.... Keep in mind I only have a 10 1/2 hour drive back home... !@#$%^&*()

How many miles did you put on the clutch before pushing the car? I followed the directions straight from ZSpeed Performance website and do not have a problem with mine at all.

Break-in period of 500-1000 miles during which slippage may occur. Care must be taken during this period not to overheat from excessive slipping. We strongly recommend no more than 1/2 throttle and no hard launches during this time.

COSMO · 06-05-2013, 08:23 PM

I completely understand the break in procedure but while in 6gear easing on the throttle just past 4k the rpm's rev up and Iam pretty sure its not the tires breaking away... I think it has to do with the used boost controller I bought off of ebay. I have a sneaky feeling the solenoid is not opening the wastegates as they should creating these spikes...... Made it back from dallas after a 10hour drive and the car drove great.. Also replaced the 6sp mt fluid with some motul gear 300... like I said the stock clutch didn't even have any wear on it at all but I would have needed a clutch soon enough...

04-16-2013, 08:59 PM	#32 (permalink)
Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	I'm going with Specialty Z's SZ 6 puck. It's the one they use with the FI turbo build! IMO first think about your end goal, then chose from those proven models which best meets your needs. The best things about this forum is all the information. The most confusing thing about it is all the information! Good luck! Mr&Mrs likes this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

05-02-2013, 07:00 PM	#36 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 22	Spec.............don't do it. The Twin Disks suck bad and the singles are average at best for the Z. I have heard many horror stories involving Zs and Spec clutches from shops that have installed them. COSMO likes this. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

05-23-2013, 09:19 AM	#39 (permalink)
Alstann Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 882 Drives: 12 PW 370z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	I just ordered a Stage 3 6-puck Southbend Drag clutch, with a Southbend 19lb race steel flywheel. From my research, and after talking to Joe@ZSpeed (great service, helped me pick options and spelled it out to me), it seemed like the best, reliable option. Gonna be doing an install and maybe trying to do a DIY for you fellas this coming week. nismo 1234 likes this. __________________ 2012 Pearl White 370Z GReddy Twin Turbo

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04-30-2013, 05:28 PM	#34 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Alright before I order a clutch has anyone had any experience with Spec Clutches? Looking at the twin setup....

05-02-2013, 06:40 PM	#35 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	After researching spec clutches I have found a lot of failed clutches. I've decided on TZR and 17lb flywheel with the upgraded csc... Thanks for all of the help and knowledge..

05-04-2013, 10:02 PM	#37 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Hey thanks again for the input...

05-23-2013, 01:04 PM	#40 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	That six puck is going to rattle your brain. I had one on my 350zTT and it wasn't an easy engagement....

06-04-2013, 09:48 PM	#41 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Well I drove to a buddy of my shop in dallas to install my new tzr clutch and flywheel and while driving it back very very easy it is slipping again. Tried calling gtm to see what to had to say about my boost spike issues but no luck tonight. No coupler leaks, rechecked the wastegate tension, check all lines going to and from the boost controller and couldn't find anything.. Not a happy camper this evening.... Tomorrow Iam thinking about disconnecting the lines to the boost controller and see what happens just running off of the wastegates.... Keep in mind I only have a 10 1/2 hour drive back home... !@#$%^&*()

06-04-2013, 10:00 PM	#42 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Funny thing is when I too off the stock clutch it was CHERRY!!! ** **!!! going to bed now...

06-05-2013, 08:23 PM	#45 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	I completely understand the break in procedure but while in 6gear easing on the throttle just past 4k the rpm's rev up and Iam pretty sure its not the tires breaking away... I think it has to do with the used boost controller I bought off of ebay. I have a sneaky feeling the solenoid is not opening the wastegates as they should creating these spikes...... Made it back from dallas after a 10hour drive and the car drove great.. Also replaced the 6sp mt fluid with some motul gear 300... like I said the stock clutch didn't even have any wear on it at all but I would have needed a clutch soon enough...