I am very soon getting a new clutch put in, ant idea of a ballpark figure on how much it would cost? Also would putting a differen flywheel add any price to the install?
Thanks

 

it should lower the price if you go to the right mechanic. Because they got to take it off to resurface it, so if you would get a new flywheel they wouldn't have to resurface it.

 

i paid $350 for the labor.

 

loren the guy that did my tranny does good work for real cheap. i think just a clutch install was like 300

 

on the same line, if i supply my own clutch and flywheel.. how much would it cost? 300?

 

The quotes I got were from ~$350 (local garage) to ~$500 (Nissan dealership) for labor only. These were about a year ago, though.

That did not include turning the flywheel.

 

Pep boys quotes around $275 for labor for fwd cars, might give them a call, or just crack open a service manual and do it yourself on jack stands like I did

 

While on the topic of clutch and flywheel. Would you recommend a performance clutch or just factory considering i only plan on getting bolt on? And how much horse power would i get from flywheel?

Thanks in Advance

 

labor only $300-$550. I do clutch/flywheel/LSD installs here in Atl. $300 for labor is good if the person that does it knows what they are doing. To resurface the flywheel $45-$55 depends on where you go.

 

My dealership quoted me at $595 for OEM parts, labor, and resurfacing flywheel.

Can someone explain what resurfacing the flywheel does.

 

$600-700 including parts and labor in NJ.

 

I got mine done for $200 just labor if you where in SoCal I'd give you the # to the shop...

 

Is a lightened flywheel a good idea?

 

The flywheel can warp; develop 'hot-spots' and in general become untrue. Resurfacing it will...well, give it a nice surface for the clutch disk to mate to.

 

A lightened flywheel is a great idea. it reduces a lot of static friction, but doesnt add any horse power. As for a clutch i would go oem, i paid 150 for mine with a pressure plate and throwout bearing and changed it myself on jack stands. i havent heard great things about the act clutch for everyday driving too so be careful in perchasing a clutch.

 

5spdFastMax: While it doesn't add HP, it does allow you to put more power to the ground. Lower rotational weight = easier to rotate = lower driveline loss.

 

I have a ACT in all my daily drivers theres nothing wrong with the MPP and the street disc. Both maximas are boosted. No problems what so ever. Dont know whos feeding the negative hype about ACT.

 

I just paid Euro 650,- for the cpl. job incl. parts and the
f.... tax.

 

How much hrpower will a flywheel add. What brands is most recommend.

Thanks in Advance

 

i've mine in for 8 months with no complaints. the clutch just picks up faster than stock.

OT: Jay thanks for the hook up with the ecu. much appreciated


Isaac

 

GET a lightened flywheel if you are replacing the clutch. I have Fidanza and it is great, but I say get an ACT clutch because the OEM unit I went with is not quite up to the job. The lightened flywheel makes a BIG difference when the engine revs. You will notice a good improvement in acceleration and as long as you don't get a flywheel that is too light you will not notice any more vibration. Trust me it is worth the money. DO IT.

 

I love the clutch...my tranny had problems that the clutch helped along, but the clutch is a fine piece of hardware.

If you drive the car properly, you should have no trouble. I think the negative response to ACT clutches come from people who drive their cars too hard. It does engage a lot quicker than stock, so you can abuse your tranny if you don't drive right.

It does suck in heavy traffic; the pedal becomes quite heavy. Maybe I'm just a wuss

 

Isaac...ECU? I hate you.

I still have no pics of your wheels, where can I see them?

 

Everything he said, highly agree with him. Get a fidenza when your boosted and see what happens.



Mayhem how that ECU worked out for you guys? That dude said next day air he was really serious.

 

loren it was for my old car . the ecu went out in it. as for pics of my car as soon as i can get a digi cam handi i'll post some pics


jay we got it at noon the next day and it worked beautifully. thanks.

 

No idea whether this adds more hrpower. This was just a replacement of a necessary cpl. clutch assembly. Obtained OEM set of parts.

 

Is replacing the clutch/flywheel a difficult job? Im still a newbie and do not have any experience with doing anything with tranny, clutch or flywheel but I learn quick. Can a noob get it done with a service manual?

 

Well, I'm doing some of the service jobs and small repairs too.
Obtained a Chilton's repair manual in order to get though all of this.
( Over here in Germany Maxima is not such a popular car, so there is no
German version available until now - ... maybe I should translate this one for
Max drivers over here ... ?).
But I would never start doing this job by my own trusting only a manual.
I would ask a more experient friend or neighbour for assistance, or if not availble I would rather invest the bucks in a professionel mechanic.