maximariceboi

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hey guys..i have a bit more than 89k on my lakeshore blue max. will be needing a clutch soon...but i think it will last another 5k miles =] its the original clutch so yea...lots of mileage on it.

i been looking around for clutches and dont know what to choose from the few. i need something that can last long and performs very well. i was considering the following:

ACT stage 1
ACT stage 2 (might boost)
SPEC 2
JWT
Unorthodox racing ultra G ceramic (not sure which one)

thats about it..anyone have any of these??? and can tell me how they are? thanks!!!

Chickan

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I had an ACT stage 1 on my old 300ZX and I loved it. I have an exedy stage 1 now, and I hate it. ACT's are good, but if you aren't going to boost, you might look into a 5th gen clutch, those have gotten really good reviews here on the org, and you can get them for around $200.

chuckie311

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exedy stage 1 i have it and love it

Chickan

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really? See I don't really like mine, as its much lighter pedal than the stock clutch. is this the same in your case?

vortechpower

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I had and act stage 1, I liked it for the 50k miles that itlasted. When I looked at it , it was really toe up. I don't think I would get another one. I went with the clutchnet pressure plate and the fiber carbon pro and fidanza and I like it but it takes some getting used to a stock feeling clutch pedal

PARALLEX

act stage one or two depending on your driving.....


Whatever u do stay away from UR clutches, had two different clutches from them and both had the same misfortune of having the rivets seperate from the pressure plate/hub due to a malfunctioning press at the plant...
both times the car was on the road merely days after installation. 7 days the first incident, then 10 days the second time... finally aftering many argument/conversations between me,my mechanic and the people at UR they sent me a replacement ACT stage 2 clutch...
Im not discrediting UR pulleys which i have on my car.

personally id say go with a fidanza flywheel...personal preference

maximariceboi

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5th gen clutch kit? hmmmm..sounds interesting..has anyone run boost with a stock clutch?

BigLou93SE

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IF you're staying n/a, the fifth gen. is the only way to go IMO. I love this thing. I don't know how well it would take boost tho.

Chickan

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for low levels of boost the 5th gen would probably be alright. But if you are going over 5lbs, I'd say go with ACT stage 2. Reviews and information are available on maxmods.dyndns.org

maximariceboi

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i heard someone is using the stock 4th gen clutch with boost 550+hp????

BigLou93SE

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I don't think that's possible - maybe you're thinking stock bottom end on 500hp?

vortechpower

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no way stock clutch can handle that much power. 5psi put my stock clutch to rest with 55k on it

Vlasic

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If you are staying N/A OEM is the only way to go. There is NO REASON to get an expensive aftermarket clutch if you are gonna stick with simple bolt ons. an OEM 5th gen kit will cost you about $200, will give you more than enough grip and will last longer than any aftermarket clutch you can buy.

maximariceboi

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hmmm...thinking about the 5th gen clutch kit...where do i start?

Vlasic

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here are the part numbers:

t/o bearing: 30502-41U20
pressure plate: 30210-89F00
clutch disk: C0100-6E600

look for these parts here: http://www.jerryromenissan.com/en_US/ print them out and take it to your local nissan dealer and they should honor the price, or you can order strait from that site. it will bolt right in with no modifications.

mxzmax

I have the act stage 1 and i like it alot it grabs really nice. Its good for racing and it chirps 3rd id recommend it

maximariceboi

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thanks alot man! i m leaning toward the 5th gen clutch kit..so thats all the parts i need?

mansurxk

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where are you getting it changed?

DR-Max

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I have a 5th gen clutch in mine as well. I already have over 1k miles on it. The grip is really good and I'm having fun driving my 5 speed again. 2nd gear is really strong. I'm not boosting or will ever think of boosting. However, I'm probably going vq35 by next summer.

Maximus_95

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im looking into getting a clutch too and now i guess i will be getting the 5th gen clutch.

t/o bearing: 30502-41U20
pressure plate: 30210-89F00
clutch disk: C0100-6E600

is this all i will need? do i have to get any other misc. parts?

DR-Max

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Since you are already in there, I'd suggest replacing your rear main seal for peace of mind. You'll never know when that will go bad and you'd be kicking yourself if months down the line, the car starts a leak from there. Mine was already leaking badly so I replaced it. Other than that, those are the parts you need. Oh and don't forget the alignment tool if you are doing this yourself.

Vlasic

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yes those 3 parts are the only things you will need.

maximariceboi

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my dads shop in west orange nj =]

Seximus Maximus

I agree ^^

maximariceboi

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anyone have the part # fo the rear main seal? thanks!

MAXRB8

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According to :

NISSANPARTS.ORG

5TH GEN CLUTCH PARTS FOR 4TH GENS:

t/o bearing: 30502-41U20 = $24.50 Maxima 95-04
pressure plate: 30210-89F00 = $82.06 Maxima 2000
clutch disk: C0100-6E600 = $75.55 Maxima 2000

Rear main seal= $30.43

Seems like pretty good prices?

mxzmax

go with the act stage 1

maximariceboi

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yea..these are pretty good prices but how about the shipping?

Vlasic

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dont order them form the site. your local dealership should sell you those parts at those prices.

THT

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OEM 5th gen clutch is the way to go. It'll outlast the aftermarket ones, has a very civil engagement, and was designed to handle more power than the 4th gen clutch.

maximariceboi

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should i change the flywheel as well since i m doing the clutch?
if so, what kind of flywheel do you prefer?
i was looking at stillen..

DR-Max

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Many people use Fidanza. However, I was talking with a Nissan master mechanic (who did up HndaEtr's turbocharged Maxima) last weekend at a local meet and he recommended JWT. No chatter whatsoever but it does make your starter sound different which is normal for JWT.

maximariceboi

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jwt huh? hmm..how much do they run for?

Feed

I just installed an ACT heavy duty clutch kit (Stage 1) on my 98. I find the pedal effort to be perfect. The stock clutch pedal was too light IMO, but that's my taste, not yours necesarily. I purchased the kit for ~$400 shipped, which is not outrageous, and it's rated for ~360lb tq, which leaves you plenty of room to play around.

Just remember, the decision is YOURS to make. Do what makes you happy. When I ordered my kit, the person on the phone actually tried to swing me away from ACT because he claimed they were garbage. I've driven 3 different applications of ACT stage 1 clutches, and all of them felt great. So I don't think you'de be going wrong by going with ACT.

But that's just my humble opinion.

DR-Max

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I don't know. You'll have to look around. PM HndaEtr, he can find out for you also.

Fr33way™

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I really like the ACT stage 1 in my car. Anything else would be uncivilized.

Vlasic

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uncivilized is buying a $400 stage 1 clutch for an n/a maxima.

Fr33way™

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I really like the feel and the performance of the clutch over stock. When I drive my friends '96 with stock clutch it feels like I am stepping on a sheet of paper.

maximariceboi

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hows the engagement with the ACT 1 clutch kit? is it ok driving it in the city? like nyc???

Fr33way™

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I do maybe 30-40% of city driving and I have no trouble with it.

The pedal feel is firm and there is more effort. No one has ever asked me if I have a performance clutch when riding in my car normally. Now when I chirp 3rd and have no nonsese engagement . . . .