What kind of clutches do you guys replace on your 5.0-5.5 gen after the OEM wears out? I'm not running nitrous or boost or any huge power adders, just a 2.5" catback and probly plan to add a y-pipe and intake etc- do you go OE thaor like use a duralast from autozone? they are around $114, i bet the dealer costs a lot more than that but who else makes a decent clutch, anybody? i'm at 103k, dont burn it out all the time but i've taught more than a few people to drive stick on my car, so im getting prices and options for now.

 

Check on the price of a stock unit from the dealer. Call Dave B. to see about getting a price. It's a lot of work changing out a clutch so it may be worth spending a little more for the right part. I think the stock clutches are pretty reasonable.

 

Stick with OEM if it already lasted you 100+ then that should be enough to suggest that OEM is the way to go.

 

Whatever you get just make sure the disk is sprung. I bought an ACT clutch that was unsprung, and caused my 3rd gear to break after a summer of hard runs. Even though your Maxima isn't boosted, it still will wear your gears out. Also, an unsprung clutch will be harsh. By harsh, I mean everytime you get off the clutch, the car will vibrate out of control.

 

is that like the cattman stage 3 clutch, you click on it and it has a warning "not for beginners this clutch is unforgiving!!" or relentless or something, it says

 

Yeah, get the OEM clutch.

 

Where do I get a 2001 OEM clutch....other than the dealer...thanks.

 

Call DaveB... He is the man when it comes to OEM parts.

 

Call Brian Catts for info, he gives HONEST advice on mods he sells.

 

what are stock maxima clutches good for?

 

SHIFTING

 

who are brain cats and dave B?

 

Brian is the owner of Cattman Performance and Dave Burnette is a parts guy at Southpoint Nissan in TX.

 

Go to the group deal forum and just get the exedy stage one clutch its basically an oem with a 30% more

 

i would get oem. if im not mistaken, they should be cheaper than most aftermarket clutches (maybe about the same price as oe replacement). the stock clutch is guaranteed to be good for everyday driving + reliability + you know how to drive with it. if you're happy with the stock clutch, i wouldn't explore new options. i wish i didn't.

 

Now, this is coming from someone who had a clutch on his last car, so listen to these guys who speak about the Maxima aftermarket clutch. I have a new transmission on its way and with that I decided to upgrade the clutch / flywheel. I have a fidanza Flywheel coming in on order and decided to go with SPEC Stage 2 clutch. It was a toss up between Centerforce Dual Friction (Had on my last car), CM or Spec, decided to go Spec. The reason everyone is saying stay stock is because the engagement on the clutch itself is harsher the higher the chain you go. Now, if you want a performance clutch, don't mind to spend the money, and want a stock feel get Centerforce Dual Friction (Had it on my 93 Probe GT and it felt stock as could be). I went Stage 2 because this is a brand new transmission, I don't want to take the transmission out again to put a better clutch on later and I plan to boost my maxima when / if a kit is ever made. It really is a personal choice. No matter which route you take break the clutch in or you will regret it whether aftermarket or OEM.

 

Merlyn i have a 02 myself i'm looking to get the cm stage 4. i'm looking to get the car sc'ed by the end of the year if not by summer time.