Best “OEM” Manual Transmission Clutch Kit?
11-16-2018, 11:54 AM
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Best “OEM” Manual Transmission Clutch Kit?
I am replacing the clutch kit in my transmission as I replace the transmission. What are your recommendations for an OEM- or slightly better- clutch kit?
Any kits that I should stay away from other than the obvious Autozone/Duralast stuff?
Any kits that I should stay away from other than the obvious Autozone/Duralast stuff?
11-16-2018, 02:01 PM
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I have a stage three Exedy in my other car and it compliments that vehicle well/minimizes high RPM lockout greatly. I just figured even a stage one Exedy would be overkill on a Maxima. What are your observed benefits over the stock part clutch performance?
11-16-2018, 05:50 PM
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Whenever you buy a clutch kit, check the smoothness of the throw out bearing. I opened and check three different clutch kits from name parts stores before I decided to go with a National throw out bearing. There was a clear difference in the smoothness of National bearing. So I bought it and tossed the kit bearing.
One of the best things you can do to improve clutch feel it to replace the stock line (and junction box) with a stainless.
11-21-2018, 04:45 PM
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BE SURE TO CLEAN AND SAND BELL HOUSING AND TRANSMISSION MATING SURFACE. That is a major source of the engine ground. You don't want to create a grounding issue that causes you to rework the transmission installation.
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