Difference between 370z stock clutch and nismo clutch?

wdkwang · 03-15-2011, 08:59 PM

I have a 370 with the sports pack. included. I recently just bought a fairly used clutch/flywheel from a forum member here that he took off from his Nismo after he went TT and upgraded to a different clutch/flywheel.
The condition is indeed pretty decent but the issue is that the clutch looks different from the one being sold at: Nismo Clutch and Flywheel Combo

I messaged FBNissan, the guy selling that combo, asking if that's the OEM Nismo set and he replied yes.
You'll notice the clutch doesn't have 4 springs around the center, instead it has 8 holes.
The one that was sold to me doesn't have holes, but instead has 4 springs around the center. The seller told me his felt more solid and stiff, compared to the soft and mushy clutch on his friends' regular non-nismo 370's.
I don't think I was duped but I'm wondering now why there seems to be 3 different factory clutches: stock ones on the regular 370, stock ones on the nismo, and another set of nismo clutch/flywheel being sold from the link mentioned above.

esfourteen · 03-15-2011, 09:12 PM

what they are selling is a NISMO aftermarket part, that is NOT the stock clutch and flywheel that comes on a nismo from the factory. There is no difference in the stock clutch between any years/trims.

LuckyJinx · 03-15-2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by esfourteen

what they are selling is a NISMO aftermarket part, that is NOT the stock clutch and flywheel that comes on a nismo from the factory. There is no difference in the stock clutch between any years/trims.

Idk, it might be me but I feel as my Nismo clutch is a bit tight. After test driving the sports, I stalled once or twice with it.

esfourteen · 03-15-2011, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LuckyJinx

Idk, it might be me but I feel as my Nismo clutch is a bit tight. After test driving the sports, I stalled once or twice with it.

If the nismo has a stronger pressure plate from the factory Nissan doesn't advertise it and courtesyparts doesn't acknowledge it.

Red__Zed · 03-15-2011, 10:56 PM

I can't imagine the parts would be different, but Im curious.

Footloose301 · 03-26-2011, 06:17 AM

They're the same. I test drove a Nismo. Felt the same.

ImportConvert · 03-26-2011, 08:33 AM

I doubt it differs any. Run the part #'s if in doubt.

03-15-2011, 08:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
wdkwang Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 899 Drives: slidewayz Rep Power: 20	Difference between 370z stock clutch and nismo clutch? I have a 370 with the sports pack. included. I recently just bought a fairly used clutch/flywheel from a forum member here that he took off from his Nismo after he went TT and upgraded to a different clutch/flywheel. The condition is indeed pretty decent but the issue is that the clutch looks different from the one being sold at: Nismo Clutch and Flywheel Combo I messaged FBNissan, the guy selling that combo, asking if that's the OEM Nismo set and he replied yes. You'll notice the clutch doesn't have 4 springs around the center, instead it has 8 holes. The one that was sold to me doesn't have holes, but instead has 4 springs around the center. The seller told me his felt more solid and stiff, compared to the soft and mushy clutch on his friends' regular non-nismo 370's. I don't think I was duped but I'm wondering now why there seems to be 3 different factory clutches: stock ones on the regular 370, stock ones on the nismo, and another set of nismo clutch/flywheel being sold from the link mentioned above. __________________ Powerhouse Amuse \| K&N Typhoon Intakes \| MotorDyne ART Pipes \| Borla Catback Exhaust \| B&M Short Shifter \| Intake Ducts \| Ichiba 25mm F/R Spacers \| Carbon Fiber Interior Vinyl Wrap \| Tints \| 10000k HIDs \| Vtak, yo! Last edited by wdkwang; 03-15-2011 at 09:01 PM.

03-15-2011, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
esfourteen A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: LI, NY Posts: 1,375 Drives: 40th TT Rep Power: 18	what they are selling is a NISMO aftermarket part, that is NOT the stock clutch and flywheel that comes on a nismo from the factory. There is no difference in the stock clutch between any years/trims. __________________ Build Thread \| GTM TT Install Thread \| Engine Build Thread

03-26-2011, 06:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
Footloose301 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,659 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 21	They're the same. I test drove a Nismo. Felt the same. __________________ 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z

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