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emax02 Nov 9, 2000 08:07 PM

All right this is what happens if I am cruising in say 3-5th gear and just floor it {5SPD}the RPM's jump up from like 2RPM to like 3.5 or 4 RPM's.I would assume my clutch is slipping but here is the catch when the rpm's jump up so does my MPH,it happens in a smooth way it dosent all of a sudden click and make the speed of the car increase rather it happens in a fluent fassion.Any way's it only happens if I don't do it for a while.Is this a sign of a bad tranny?To be honest with you I kind of like it,it supplies passing power with out having to down shift it almost feels like a SCharger is kicking in but then the boost goes away.So tell me what you guys think is going on here?

mzmtg Nov 9, 2000 09:12 PM

As long as your speed increases along with RPM, it shouldn't be your clutch. My dad used to own a 94 300ZXTT with several mods and its stock clutch was fried, it would rev up but not speed up when you got on the gas in 5th gear...damn, I miss that car:bawling:

ssy Nov 10, 2000 07:20 AM

clutch
 
from my previous experiences, that IS a sign of a clutch going bad.

My car was doing that, and one day on the highway, it got so bad that I had to pull over and get the car towed to the clutch shop.

I would go ahead and get a new clutch if I were you.

emax02 Nov 10, 2000 10:24 AM

Thanks for the advice,
 
I think this gives me a good excuse to go out and buy a new performance clutch and flywheel.

ssy Nov 10, 2000 10:52 AM

thats what i said too, until the HD clutch and flywhell cam out to be like $600 more than OEM!

Good luck. If you decide on the aftermarket, let me know how it feels, and if its is worth it!


emax02 Nov 10, 2000 11:17 AM

I just found the ACT heavy duty street clutch ,
 
which is raited to handle 362 TQ for only $262 at carsdirect.com after the 33% off coupon.I will call stillen for a flywheel price later.

kratz74 Nov 17, 2000 07:42 AM

CLUTCH IS SLIPPING!
 
Yes you clutch is slipping (or so it sounds). I own 2 Maximas: 95 GXE 5 spd w/ no options and a 99 SE-L 5 spd loaded up. I bought both new. ANyways, when my 95 had only about 7,000 miles on it the rpms would jump in 4th or 5th gear when I was pulling around 3-3500 rpm. I went back to the dealer 5 or 6 times complaining and they said they couldn't duplicate it. I took their head tech for a ride in rush hour and showed him (in traffic) that the rpms slipped and his response was "do it again, man". Allegedly, the next day they called me a agreed to give me a new clutch for free and also told me they just got a Servise Bulletin that day (which I have a copy of) that saud 95 Maximas may have clutch problemsand the dealer is supposed to inspect and pay for clutch. Remember I noticed it at 7,000 miles so if you have higher mileage you may be sol.

TJ Nov 17, 2000 08:49 AM

I think the stock clutch is pretty damn strong!
 
I have a 96 Max SE 5spd with 74000 miles on it. I have a few bolt on mods, pop charger, Y-pipe, hi-flow cat, Dynomax muffler. I have not had one single problem with this car, but my clutch over the past couple of weeks has begun to slip a bit. I think the stock clutch has held up great with my semi abusive driving habits. If your only going to do simple bolt ons, stick with the original clutch, it's great! I hope I can get another good 70,000 miles out of my next one.

emax02 Nov 17, 2000 11:18 AM

RE:Clutch
 
It's a little late to stick with a OEM Clutch I allready ordored a Centerforce Stage 3 Clutch and a Stillen Alluminum Flywheel.The 2 of them came out to $798.I think I will enjoy this new setup I will actually be able to Chirp my tires shifting into 2nd for a change.

kratz74 Nov 17, 2000 11:44 AM

MIne always chirp in 2nd and I even get a little torque steer in 3rd. I'd like to know how th new clutch works out since my 95 max now has 100K on it (93K on the clutch).


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