I have a 95SE 5-speed that has 136,000 miles and I think the clutch is the original one. It still grabs fine unless I shift fast. I am looking at buying a good all around clutch that will last a long time. I don't plan on modding the car. It just has a intake right now. I was thinking of getting a OEM, but wasn't sure if there was something cheaper that was a better alternative. Also where is the best place to purchase a OEM replacement. Thanks.

 

hmmm, nothing better than OEM atleast with what u r doing, however i dont know cheapest place to get it....

 

go oem but do not get the key value crap if they try to offer it to you. be sure its oem.

 

Is there any dealers to order from that offer better prices? Do I just tell them I don't want the key value? What is the difference anyway?

 

http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaClutches that explains the difference
http://www.jerryromenissan.com/en_US/ and you can order the clutch through them they offer a discount for org users the promo code is "maxima"

 

Thanks man. Does anyone have the part number for the OEM clutch kit?

 

when you call dealerhips, make sure you ask for the JDM clutch and not the ****ty "Key Value" clutches that majority of them carry. The key value clutch costs $199 vs. the JDM which I was quoted $240 (very hard to find a dealer who carries em).

Eitehr that or go with the Exedy stage 1 performance clutch.. very close to stock but a bit more grabbing power. I was going to go OEM but jumped on a group deal for the exedy and I don't do much racing and all (mainly commuter) and I feel this is an awesome clutch.

 

Allright, I might look into the Exedy clutch. Any good place to get it? I see they have them on ebay pretty cheap. Is this the same clutch? Thanks.

 

the ebay exedy is a factory replacement not stage 1

 

Will the ebay Exedy last as long as a OEM? I don't really need anything over stock.

 

Anybody know?

 

get the real OEM, info here http://www.forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=340734

 

unfortunatly, i dont think people have had this clutch long enough to tell.

i bought it because at the moment money was tight, and if doing it yourself its as cheap as your going to get. i have about 15000-16000 miles on mine so far, and not a single complaint.

 

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=347846 this will solve your problem

 

I think the nissan OEM jdm clutch is made by exedy for nissan, just like hitachi makes our starters and hanshin/mitsubishi makes our coil packs, NGK makes the nissan branded spark plugs....tokico makes the struts....etc.