CLUTCH
#1
CLUTCH
Im in serious need of a new clutch for the VE. any suggestions on brands to go with/ stay away from and pricing? Also what kind should i get? I know nothing of clutch types and manufactures.
#2
I like Exedy. They're moderately priced and perform well. Check any online shop for pricing. Expect to pay around $200 for a clutch/pressure plate combo, if you plan on replacing the pressure plate. A stage one organic exedy clutch disk will probably run your around $75 shipped. Centerforce also makes great clutches, but they tend to be more expensive. ACT clutches are comparable to Centerforce, maybe a bit better. They'll run you around $500 for a clutch/pressure plate combo.
I'm also selling a Stage 3 Three puck Exedy clutch disk. It should fit both VG and VE engines and trannies. It's a little to aggressive for my tastes but I'd sell it for cheap. It's a $400 clutch retail, not that I'd pay that much... plus I'll sell it for a fraction of that price. It's only got 500 miles on it. Check my sig for my FS thread and pictures. I'd sell it for around $100 shipped or whatever, just because it's used. Just make an offer if you're interested.
I'm also selling a Stage 3 Three puck Exedy clutch disk. It should fit both VG and VE engines and trannies. It's a little to aggressive for my tastes but I'd sell it for cheap. It's a $400 clutch retail, not that I'd pay that much... plus I'll sell it for a fraction of that price. It's only got 500 miles on it. Check my sig for my FS thread and pictures. I'd sell it for around $100 shipped or whatever, just because it's used. Just make an offer if you're interested.
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#8
OK
Im sorry in advance (to any sellers) BUT
Theres a post/thread (with pics) on here somewhere, that stated: Exedy sells Clutches that explode. The springs would explode while driving. One post turned into like three different incidents about this happening.
Im sorry in advance (to any sellers) BUT
Theres a post/thread (with pics) on here somewhere, that stated: Exedy sells Clutches that explode. The springs would explode while driving. One post turned into like three different incidents about this happening.
#9
that's what I use. 32K and still going strong!
#10
im thinking i might as well change out the flywheel for an lighter aluminum one while i have everything out. any ideas on brands?
where did you get all that for $120 shipped?
where did you get all that for $120 shipped?
Last edited by onyx10; 01-15-2008 at 06:22 AM.
#11
Spec. is a reputable brand and their products are,for the most part excellent. I did extensive research prior to my purchase and the polls on this forum indicated that ACT,Exedy and Centerforce were the most desirable brands.
I recently purchased a 5th gen Nissan Clutch kit which is actually manufactured by Exedy but it hasnt been installed as yet. (165.00 with a dealer discount)I know quite a number of people that have the 5th gen kit on their 4th gens and 5th gens that take an excessive amt. of "beating".
I suggest you replace the ENTIRE kit (Cl,PR,Tbearing) and have your flywheel resurfaced if it isnt being replaced with a NEW unit.
GL
#13
brudda bob, unless it's a typo.....3500 miles from a clutch is quite poor.
Onyx, A Fidanza or Stillen flywheel will treat you quite nicely. To put it in perspective, it takes about 3 seconds to redline in 1st gear with the fidanza I installed. Could I do that with my auto before???? I think NOT!!!!! I've driven another 3rd gen without the fidanza, and it doesn't rev up ANYWHERE NEAR as fast as mine does.
Onyx, A Fidanza or Stillen flywheel will treat you quite nicely. To put it in perspective, it takes about 3 seconds to redline in 1st gear with the fidanza I installed. Could I do that with my auto before???? I think NOT!!!!! I've driven another 3rd gen without the fidanza, and it doesn't rev up ANYWHERE NEAR as fast as mine does.
Last edited by traxtar944; 01-15-2008 at 06:01 PM. Reason: added flywheel info
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brudda bob, unless it's a typo.....3500 miles from a clutch is quite poor.
Onyx, A Fidanza or Stillen flywheel will treat you quite nicely. To put it in perspective, it takes about 3 seconds to redline in 1st gear with the fidanza I installed. Could I do that with my auto before???? I think NOT!!!!! I've driven another 3rd gen without the fidanza, and it doesn't rev up ANYWHERE NEAR as fast as mine does.
Onyx, A Fidanza or Stillen flywheel will treat you quite nicely. To put it in perspective, it takes about 3 seconds to redline in 1st gear with the fidanza I installed. Could I do that with my auto before???? I think NOT!!!!! I've driven another 3rd gen without the fidanza, and it doesn't rev up ANYWHERE NEAR as fast as mine does.
#17
brudda bob, unless it's a typo.....3500 miles from a clutch is quite poor.
Onyx, A Fidanza or Stillen flywheel will treat you quite nicely. To put it in perspective, it takes about 3 seconds to redline in 1st gear with the fidanza I installed. Could I do that with my auto before???? I think NOT!!!!! I've driven another 3rd gen without the fidanza, and it doesn't rev up ANYWHERE NEAR as fast as mine does.
Onyx, A Fidanza or Stillen flywheel will treat you quite nicely. To put it in perspective, it takes about 3 seconds to redline in 1st gear with the fidanza I installed. Could I do that with my auto before???? I think NOT!!!!! I've driven another 3rd gen without the fidanza, and it doesn't rev up ANYWHERE NEAR as fast as mine does.
3500 miles is correct. thats what I've done in the 23 mnths of ownership. I do think Spec. is a reliable brand and would recommend and invest in another kit at a later date. I think the installation was incorrectly done by a friend of mine hence the subsequent problems. I'm giving the OEM kit a shot based on recommendations from reputable sources.Hopefully, it will produce better results.
I'm assuming you have an underdrive pulley coupled with the Fid.FWheel. because I've never redlined 1st gear in 3 secs.
Onyx, if you dont mind whats the cost of the Exedy kit and FidFW?
Thx
#20
I bought an Exedy Genuine OE Replacement from Ebay not long ago, and it cam to just under 120 shipped.....and included NTN (Dealer) bearings.
in the GD forum, there is a guy there who has EXCELLENT prices on OE and stage kits.
in the GD forum, there is a guy there who has EXCELLENT prices on OE and stage kits.
Originally Posted by guy
$140 shipped - Exedy OEM Replacement Clutch Kit
$290 shipped - Exedy Racing Stage 1 Organic Clutch Kit
$375 shipped - Exedy Racing Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit
$290 shipped - Exedy Racing Stage 1 Organic Clutch Kit
$375 shipped - Exedy Racing Stage 2 Cerametallic Clutch Kit
#22
WTF!!!!!!!!!!! so the clutch and flywheel got here. as im doing a dry run to see if the holes line up on the pressure plate and the flywheel...they dont line up. they are like an eighth off. the dowells on the flywheel face are actually the ones that dont line up with the holes on the pressure plate. has anyone run into this issue? whats a solution? i know i could just redrill the holes on the pressure plate for the dowells but is this safe? (is this explanation clear enough?)
#24
WTF!!!!!!!!!!! so the clutch and flywheel got here. as im doing a dry run to see if the holes line up on the pressure plate and the flywheel...they dont line up. they are like an eighth off. the dowells on the flywheel face are actually the ones that dont line up with the holes on the pressure plate. has anyone run into this issue? whats a solution? i know i could just redrill the holes on the pressure plate for the dowells but is this safe? (is this explanation clear enough?)
if it doesn't work.
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