I have a 5 spd, when I'm in first and put it to the floor it takes off. When I'm in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th and put it to the floor the RPM's go up about 300-800 rpm and then come back down. My question, do I need to buy a new clutch, like and ACT clutch, or is there an adjustment on the clutch/housing that I can do??? It's driving me crazy, it just started to do it over the weekend.

 

seems like u have a slipping clutch, if u take it up to about 40 mph in 5th gear and punch it, what happens? try it out

 

I think mine is slipping too

 

i am having the same problem. i had a act clutch for about 2months till i got a leak in my tranny. i think its ruined. i just posted and ask about that. as far as your clutch for sure you need a new one. i suggest act because i picks up right off the floor.. its a great feeling.

 

Could be the clutch fluid you are using. Have you changed it to something other than stock?

 

Hmm, thats typically a slipping clutch. However, mine was slipping badly, and whenever i punched it, i never had that problem, only shifting would it slip.

Now, if your not going to be boosted, or spraying, theres really no need for a ACT or anything strong like an Exedy. If your going with just bolt-ons just get yourself an OEM clutch. MAKE sure its an OEM, NOT OEM equivilant (sp?)



Eric

 

it doesn't matter what speed I'm going, it still slips. I've used the same fluid from nissan, I can't remember what it is though. So you think an ACT clutch "Stage 1" would be a good bet? I found it at http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaClutches I am only going to have bolt-ons. Thanks for your help

 

I guess you definately just skipped over my last post ..


Running an ACT clutch when you are only planning bolt-ons is overkill, stick with an OEM clutch. You only need a strong clutch (i.e. Exedy, ACT) if your boosted, or spraying....



Eric

 

Sorry 'bout that Eric, so how much is an oem clutch??

 

i believe you can snag one at the stealership in the 200's...I cant actually quote you a price though since i dont know, try checking with courtesy nissan....



Eric

 

I just bought an OEM for 290 from dealer

 

How long from the time you first notice some slipping until it fully goes?

 

If you baby it, im sure you can go awhile...

Mine went from being able to chirp second, to not being able to chirp, to slipping in a coupla thousand miles...However, i tried to spray a 50-shot and it baked the clutch...So mine was a pretty rapid decline...




Eric

 

I just had a Y pipe installed and I haven't chirped yet, at least I don't think I have.

 

i had that problem, First would be perferct but 2nd and up was apain in the ***. I would prss the gas and my revs would shoot up then come back down. Yes i know mine was a slipping clutch, and just had it replaced.

 

which one did u get and how much???

 

my dad made me get a stock clutch, i had a act. the place down the street did it for $599 installed. better than the dealership.

 

I'm so happy I'm all growed up