Clutch replacement, comparing options.
07-04-2013, 04:32 PM
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Clutch replacement, comparing options.
Ok so this used Maxima is becoming a bit of a project for me, I love it, but I'll love it more when I can focus on upgrades I WANT to make, not ones I need to make. But anyways, turns out my release bearing is going and with the minimal amount of research done, it appears replacing the whole clutch is the best option. So with that in mind, I went to my favorite part site, RockAuto and their options are as follows (from cheapest to most expensive):
Rhinopac
Sachs
Brute Power
Exedy (which I believe is the OEM, if my sources are accurate)
Acdelco
Valeo
Beck/Arnley
So of these brands what do you guys suggest? The price difference is small enough I don't mind spending the bit more for better value. Also consider that I'm open to suggestion, I'm not car expert by any means, just a guy looking to take the best care possible of his car. The car is used for a lot of highway commuting for college, if that means anything.
Rhinopac
Sachs
Brute Power
Exedy (which I believe is the OEM, if my sources are accurate)
Acdelco
Valeo
Beck/Arnley
So of these brands what do you guys suggest? The price difference is small enough I don't mind spending the bit more for better value. Also consider that I'm open to suggestion, I'm not car expert by any means, just a guy looking to take the best care possible of his car. The car is used for a lot of highway commuting for college, if that means anything.
07-04-2013, 04:36 PM
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Ok so this used Maxima is becoming a bit of a project for me, I love it, but I'll love it more when I can focus on upgrades I WANT to make, not ones I need to make. But anyways, turns out my release bearing is going and with the minimal amount of research done, it appears replacing the whole clutch is the best option. So with that in mind, I went to my favorite part site, RockAuto and their options are as follows (from cheapest to most expensive):
Rhinopac
Sachs
Brute Power
Exedy (which I believe is the OEM, if my sources are accurate)
Acdelco
Valeo
Beck/Arnley
So of these brands what do you guys suggest? The price difference is small enough I don't mind spending the bit more for better value. Also consider that I'm open to suggestion, I'm not car expert by any means, just a guy looking to take the best care possible of his car. The car is used for a lot of highway commuting for college, if that means anything.
Rhinopac
Sachs
Brute Power
Exedy (which I believe is the OEM, if my sources are accurate)
Acdelco
Valeo
Beck/Arnley
So of these brands what do you guys suggest? The price difference is small enough I don't mind spending the bit more for better value. Also consider that I'm open to suggestion, I'm not car expert by any means, just a guy looking to take the best care possible of his car. The car is used for a lot of highway commuting for college, if that means anything.
07-05-2013, 02:59 PM
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I'd put an Exedy stage 1 on it. You will not really notice it being more aggressive, it will just feel better, and handle power better.
The only difference is a slight price increase, but it's minimal.
Don't forget, there's a good chance you will need to do something with the flywheel. Plan for this. Might be worth getting a JWT/Fidanza flywheel to mate up as well. Clutch jobs on this car are not 'fun'. If you're going in there, may as well do it all at one time, or at least be prepared to.
The only difference is a slight price increase, but it's minimal.
Don't forget, there's a good chance you will need to do something with the flywheel. Plan for this. Might be worth getting a JWT/Fidanza flywheel to mate up as well. Clutch jobs on this car are not 'fun'. If you're going in there, may as well do it all at one time, or at least be prepared to.
07-05-2013, 07:23 PM
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Don't forget, there's a good chance you will need to do something with the flywheel. Plan for this. Might be worth getting a JWT/Fidanza flywheel to mate up as well. Clutch jobs on this car are not 'fun'. If you're going in there, may as well do it all at one time, or at least be prepared to.
07-05-2013, 08:12 PM
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