IWNTMORHP!!

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ok guys, this may have come up before, but i couldn't find it...nissan is replacing my tranny at 39k because of the 3rd gear issues(yippy!), but i am not pleased with the stock clutch. the dealership already told me they wouldn't charge me extra if i wanted to do the clutch at the same time(labor) i am looking for everyones imput that has experience with the different options avail for the 2k2-2k3 6spds. i am looking for people that have driven the cars with a different clutch to respond. as a sidebar, what's the story about a sts for the 2k2-2k3's? is anyone working on one? i need it! thanks guys...and girls!

2k3TitaniumSe

iTrader: (3)

Isn't there a JWT clutch?

MAXINXS

Yes there is. An email I received:

Thank you for your interest in JWT products. We do in fact have a clutch that fits the 02+ Maxima. Following is the price for the part you requested. This price does not include any shipping charges or any applicalble taxes / fees.

If you have any technical questions or would like to order these parts, please gives us a call M-F 8-5 (pst) @ 619-442-0680

LSER2-NC000 = $299.00


Colleen
Sales Support

Jim Wolf Technology
212 Millar Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020
Tel: 619-442-0680
Fax: 619-579-8160

6spmax

Get an HLSD tranny if you don't have one already.

IWNTMORHP!!

iTrader: (5)

any one know how the jwt clutch compares to centerforce, act, exeddy, CM? is the jwt the most common replacement? how does it feel on engagement...like i said in the original post, my clutch takes the whole pedal travel to grab well. i am wondering if these aftermarket clutches will improve the engagement with more agressive clutch compounds. thanks for the info on the jwt...the part numbers and price are helpful. i appreciate you info.

92 SE-R 02 SE

make sure you get a lightweight flywheel

IWNTMORHP!!

iTrader: (5)

i have been thinking about doing that. ur has one dont they? any others people have experience with?

MAXINXS

I don't think anyone has purchased the JWT clutch yet. So, no one would know how it feels installed.

IWNTMORHP!!

iTrader: (5)

i may have to be the guinee pig! i dont know how i feel about that. stillen has ACT, exedy is spoken of highly, centerforce has the dfx, and factory is the last option... and then you've got several differnt co with flywheels. damn it...why cant i contribute to the org so i can search!

SR20DEN

iTrader: (7)

Centerforce is garbage and no one should ever waste money with JWT.


And why are you unhappy with your stock clutch?

IWNTMORHP!!

iTrader: (5)

as i mentioned in my first post, the engagement is sh1tty to me...i don't like a very gradual engagement the whole length of pedal travel. the engagement starts at about 3/4 of an inch all the way out to about a 1/2 inch from being off the clutch completely. i feel like i am constantly slipping the clutch on a normal engagement. i want something with more initial grab and hold. the factory seems to grab, but isn't firm in its engagement until all the way released. i am sure its for the older demographic that ownes the 6spds and is looking for a smooth(mushy) engagement...nissan doesn't want 50yr old women with whiplash complaning about grabby engagement of the clutch

as for centerforce being junk, and not wasting $ on JWT...what do you suggest...what do you have experience with...why don't you like either of the afor mentioned company's products? just trying to have hard info to base my decision on.

1BADMAX

Why do you say that JWT's clutch's suck. All I ever here is good stuff about them. Please tell me because I'm thinking of getting both the JWT's clutch and flywheel.

SR20DEN

iTrader: (7)

The engagement height is adjustable, so you can't totally blame that oin the clutch.

Centerforce has a history of building garbage. Several people here have first hand experience with Centerforce and we always try to warn others not to buy their crap.

Dealings with JWT as a company is the problem. Why would anyone want to support a company that has absolutly no respect for your car or the people of this forum. Some of those guys are complete ****s when you talk to them.


The 350Z clutch is the same clutch as waht we have on our Maxima. Just search for 350Z clutches and pick one of them.

SR20DEN

iTrader: (7)

I didn't say that.


Read above.

IWNTMORHP!!

iTrader: (5)

thank you for clarifying your first comment. i spoke to the tech that was working on my car and asked if it was adjustable and explained the situation and he said it wasn't. you have other info supporting that it is adjustable? send me the link please if you have one.

SR20DEN

iTrader: (7)

If pedal adjustment doesn't solve anything you should be able to ajust the system some by bleeding it. I spoke to a DSM guy last night who was telling me ways they modify their master/slave to avoid these issues. But that involves dissasembly and isn't for everyone.

1BADMAX

Well I got the impression that you thought they sucked, when you said that you shouldn't waste your money on JWT's clutch. Anyway, wouldn't it be a good idea to change out the clutch if your going to upgrade the flywheel plus the lsd. The reason I ask is that I'm looking at upgrading and getting JWT's flywheel, clutch and buying the stock HLSD for my Maxima and I know you've done many installs on the LSD. I'm also wondering how much the lsd would help with traction. Thanks for any help you can give.

BlackBIRDVQ

iTrader: (15)

Overall I am pleased with JWT products, I know Jim and Clark personally from my trips ( from Chicago ) to California. I had conversations with Jim on the phone regarding my SE-Rs setup ( 547WHP). If you going to get a clutch for a 3.5 I would just buy a TILTON dual disk setup, its like 17lbs including the flywheel- which is alot lighter than lets say a JWT flywheel and JWT or stock clutch. Plus engagement is like stock and it will hold more power than the stock tranny can handle. I run Fidanza flywheel and ACT clutch on my 5th gen with no problems. I am on my 2nd ACT right now- I abuse my car with all my heart, and I had my 4th gear blow out at 75K miles finally with no warning. I fixed it myself.

SR20DEN

iTrader: (7)

Finally, someone else recommends this besides me.

Thank you.