I need a clutch. HELP!!!

Wantme1 · 10-17-2012, 10:03 AM

Well it looks like I'll be replacing a my clutch on my Nismo. I'm asking for all of your expert, valued opinions. I need a cost effective good clutch and want to go aftermarket.

Thx ahead of time for your help!

onzedge · 10-17-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Wantme1

Well it looks like I'll be replacing a my clutch on my Nismo. I'm asking for all of your expert, valued opinions. I need a cost effective good clutch and want to go aftermarket.

Thx ahead of time for your help!

People say good stuff about ACT and Jim Wolf. I have used ACT on my 240z's and they are excellent.

6MT · 10-17-2012, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

People say good stuff about ACT and Jim Wolf. I have used ACT on my 240z's and they are excellent.

ShutokuZ · 10-17-2012, 10:12 AM

+1 for ACT stuff. I have used The ACT HDSS on my Evo and beat the piss out of it for three years in Auto-X. Held up perfect with zero slipping.
For your Nismo, I believe the HDSS is rated at 435tq clamping force. If you wanted to step up to a puck'd disk, that will increase your tq clamping force to 555lbs. I wouldn't recommend a puck'd disk if you DD in a lot of traffic though.

onzedge · 10-17-2012, 11:33 AM

Oh yeah -- replace the flywheel at the same time.

ShutokuZ · 10-17-2012, 11:56 AM

^
What he said..... I really like Chromoly FWs over aluminum ones, just for their strength. Although they are a little heavier than the aluminum ones though and harder to resurface later.

onzedge · 10-17-2012, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ShutokuZ

^
What he said..... I really like Chromoly FWs over aluminum ones, just for their strength. Although they are a little heavier than the aluminum ones though and harder to resurface later.

Good point. I have heard the aluminum flywhels for the 370 are TOO light and screw around with thte synchro-rev too much.

ShutokuZ · 10-17-2012, 12:18 PM

Yeah, lighter is good but too light isn't always better. The lighter the FW, the more you have to keep the revs up to stay in your powerband. With a LWFW, the RPMs drop faster than a medium weight FW, thus causing you to loose a "feeling" of TQ. Not too sure how syncroRev would compensate for a LWFW though.

JDMFairlady21 · 10-17-2012, 12:42 PM

lwfw would also cause more chatter.

word of advise to OP... you only want to do this once, so do it properly. tho you already have posted a cost effective one... i would first think, on a serious note, what are the realistic future plans for the car? as far as power /torque is concerned. That way you choose a setup that would work for your future goal.

second, definitely upgrade the flywheel if you can... you're already in there... so why not get it done already. i'm a fan of chromoly flywheels for 90% of our clients. Its a common thing to say that you will be tracking and beating the car up all the time, but then how many times do you REALLY track / race the car? a little fun in the highway / streets isnt the same as drag racing or circuit racing at local tracks every weekend. So the lightweight stuff might sound tempting adn a better upgrade, but at what cost? more chatter, and less friendlier drive feel at daily driving speeds? sometimes a little less goes a long way in enjoying the car's feel.

third, DEFINITELY do the slave cylinder upgrade if you can. Zspeed has a great product and just like the flywheel situation... you're already in there, so why not???

last but not the least, if you are not boosting that car in the near future. Go with a Giken super single setup

Fabio88 · 10-17-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Wantme1

Well it looks like I'll be replacing a my clutch on my Nismo. I'm asking for all of your expert, valued opinions. I need a cost effective good clutch and want to go aftermarket.

Thx ahead of time for your help!

Hey OP I got a really good clutch here

http://www.gtmotorsports.com/product...cat=263&page=3

Its a good deal for $2200 and helps for any power you do in the future it holds up to 800hp

ShutokuZ · 10-17-2012, 12:55 PM

Man, that triple plate would be a b**** to DD! Great clutches tho!

Fabio88 · 10-17-2012, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ShutokuZ

Man, that triple plate would be a b**** to DD! Great clutches tho!

I drive just fine lol its not bad. But its not my DD you got a point.

ShutokuZ · 10-17-2012, 01:07 PM

For a DD, a triple plate is harder to slip smoothly and would be a PITA to start on a hill! But I have heard that the Giken RC3 is easier to drive than other triple plate clutch kits.

Wantme1 · 10-17-2012, 01:13 PM

According to Nissan I have to replace the clutch release bearing. But while it was all apart I wanted to do the clutch as well. I don't plan to put in major upgrades to the car but I have no idea where to start on this. Thank you all thus far for the information.

Dan@RAD · 10-17-2012, 01:49 PM

stick to the giken super single OP

also i believe Alex (JDMFairlady21) had the RC3 when he had his TT 370z. daily driven from the shop to nyc everyday

10-17-2012, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Wantme1 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 100 Drives: 2009 Red Nismo Rep Power: 12	I need a clutch. HELP!!! Well it looks like I'll be replacing a my clutch on my Nismo. I'm asking for all of your expert, valued opinions. I need a cost effective good clutch and want to go aftermarket. Thx ahead of time for your help!

10-17-2012, 11:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
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10-17-2012, 12:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
JDMFairlady21 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LI, NY Posts: 347 Drives: 03 Z33 TT Redline Rep Power: 15	lwfw would also cause more chatter. word of advise to OP... you only want to do this once, so do it properly. tho you already have posted a cost effective one... i would first think, on a serious note, what are the realistic future plans for the car? as far as power /torque is concerned. That way you choose a setup that would work for your future goal. second, definitely upgrade the flywheel if you can... you're already in there... so why not get it done already. i'm a fan of chromoly flywheels for 90% of our clients. Its a common thing to say that you will be tracking and beating the car up all the time, but then how many times do you REALLY track / race the car? a little fun in the highway / streets isnt the same as drag racing or circuit racing at local tracks every weekend. So the lightweight stuff might sound tempting adn a better upgrade, but at what cost? more chatter, and less friendlier drive feel at daily driving speeds? sometimes a little less goes a long way in enjoying the car's feel. third, DEFINITELY do the slave cylinder upgrade if you can. Zspeed has a great product and just like the flywheel situation... you're already in there, so why not??? last but not the least, if you are not boosting that car in the near future. Go with a Giken super single setup __________________ http://i48.tinypic.com/2h6t15w.jpg Real Auto Dynamics 516.442.7155 \| alex@realautodynamics.com www.facebook.com/RealAutoDynamics

10-17-2012, 01:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dan@RAD Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 43 Drives: 99 VW Cabrio VR6 Rep Power: 12	stick to the giken super single OP also i believe Alex (JDMFairlady21) had the RC3 when he had his TT 370z. daily driven from the shop to nyc everyday __________________ http://i48.tinypic.com/2h6t15w.jpg Real Auto Dynamics 516.442.7155 \| dan@realautodynamics.com www.facebook.com/RealAutoDynamics

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10-17-2012, 10:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 13	+1 for ACT stuff. I have used The ACT HDSS on my Evo and beat the piss out of it for three years in Auto-X. Held up perfect with zero slipping. For your Nismo, I believe the HDSS is rated at 435tq clamping force. If you wanted to step up to a puck'd disk, that will increase your tq clamping force to 555lbs. I wouldn't recommend a puck'd disk if you DD in a lot of traffic though.

10-17-2012, 11:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 13	^ What he said..... I really like Chromoly FWs over aluminum ones, just for their strength. Although they are a little heavier than the aluminum ones though and harder to resurface later.

10-17-2012, 12:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 13	Yeah, lighter is good but too light isn't always better. The lighter the FW, the more you have to keep the revs up to stay in your powerband. With a LWFW, the RPMs drop faster than a medium weight FW, thus causing you to loose a "feeling" of TQ. Not too sure how syncroRev would compensate for a LWFW though.

10-17-2012, 12:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 13	Man, that triple plate would be a b**** to DD! Great clutches tho!

10-17-2012, 01:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
ShutokuZ Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 512 Drives: 2013 PW 6MT Sport Rep Power: 13	For a DD, a triple plate is harder to slip smoothly and would be a PITA to start on a hill! But I have heard that the Giken RC3 is easier to drive than other triple plate clutch kits.

10-17-2012, 01:13 PM	#14 (permalink)
Wantme1 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 100 Drives: 2009 Red Nismo Rep Power: 12	According to Nissan I have to replace the clutch release bearing. But while it was all apart I wanted to do the clutch as well. I don't plan to put in major upgrades to the car but I have no idea where to start on this. Thank you all thus far for the information.