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I need to replace my clutch - what do you guys suggest? JWT? ACT?

Which version of each? I have all the bolt ons on my 2k 5spd. I don't want it to be too brutal but I would like an upgrade over stock.

What about the flywheel? Should I replace also? Will I need to resurface?

Thanks in advance.

 

personally i'd go with the exedy clutch and pressure plate. The ACT is too stiff for everyday driving IMO.

i'd replace the flywheel with a fidenza if you have the money, kill two birds with one stone

 

how does the exedy compare to stock?

 

I think the exedy makes the stock clutch. But the Exedy stage 1 is 33% stronger I believe then the oem nissan clutch.

 

the pedal feels like stock, but the stage 1 has a high torque/clamping capacity than stock

 

Heres my take on the Exedy Stage 1.....

My dad put an OEM clutch in his 2000 SE 5spd and the pedal feels light as a feather, infact so light that I hate it.
Now I've driven high mileage maximas with a stock clutch and the pedal pressure is much higher than the Exedy I have. Personally I wouldnt trade my Exedy for the world, lol. I installed an ACT a few weeks ago and yes the pedal pressure was higher, but its not that bad.

I cant recommend the Exedy/Fidanza combo enough, it makes driving sooo much more fun, and IMHO its alot easier to drive my Exedy than it is to drive my dads new OE clutch.

 

oh yeah, according to Exedy, stage 1 is 36% over stock.

 

huh? i presume you mean you CAN recommend the combo. . . right? Is that what you have?

 

Yes I have the Exedy/Fidanza combo and I love it. I highly recommend it.

 

now how does the exedy stage 1 compare to the act stage 1 clutch?

 

yeah, my new oem clutch sucks...it's waaaaayy too soft.

 

Spend the money on the Fidanza flywheel. You WILL NOT be disappointed. Get a slightly stronger clutch too if you don't spend your entire day sitting in traffic. I got an OEM clutch and wish I went for something stronger. The OEM is OK everryday, but sometimes slips under hard acceleration. The flywheel makes a big difference in the way the engine revs. You will not feel any added vibration if you get a quality piece like the Fidanza. As you can tell I highly recommend it.

 

Spend the money and DO NOT replace with key value or OEM, it's not worth it

 

I cant remember how many times ive said this, but Exedy Stage 1/ACT stage 1 are meant for people who are pushing some serious power over stock (boosting/nitrous). I DO NOT recommend the Exedy Stage 1/ACT stage 1 (which is the same clutch people...SAME...different pressure plate) to anyone with just bolt-ons. Its just stupid. A stock OEM clutch is just fine. It will handle all all-motor power mods.


Why people would want to put clutches that can possible rip the tranny a new one for just all-motor bolt-ons is besides me...


With that said, im running an Exedy Stage 1 and i love it. Handles my nitrous runs like a champ, but i'll admit, the 1-2 shift grabs hard...almost to hard sometimes...




Eric

 

i recently installed my oem nissan clutch (not key value) and it is waaaaay too soft. after 400 miles i'm still having trouble figuring out exactly how much to slip it to drive properly...mechanic said nissan redesigned the plate to make the pedal feel softer...terrible.

i WISH i had gotten an aftermarket clutch just for the stiffer pedal feel.

 

So your saying people that plan on goin nitrous or something more than all motor should not put a stage 1+ clutch in now, while the stock clutch is gone, then tear the OEM out in a year when they go nitrous and have to drop the trannie again? Someone with all bolt-one is not gonna tear the trannie apart as easy as someone thats ruinning bolt-ons and nitrous just becasue they have a stage 1. If that makes sense...

 

Just put in a stage 1 if you want... just be very aware that you have the potential to tear up the tranny a little moreso than before, otherwise have fun with it

I think my stock OEM clutch (2K 5spd) is starting to get soft, might be thinking about an Exedy stage 1 in the next 6 months or so... I just don't like how the car doesn't pull quickly when I pull the clutch pedal out taking off at ~1500 RPM.

 

No, i said if you plan on it, install it when you want. I just think its pointless to put our already weak trannies through more abuse than necessary if your all-motor. If you've ever driven in a stage 1 equiped max you would understand me more.

Oh, and yes, someone who is running all-motor can tear their tranny apart as fast as someone like me who is running nitrous. Wanna know why? I cant spray in first gear along with many other n2o users and its the 1-2 shift thats the most aggressive with the stage 1.

All i was doing was putting out a warning. I was tired of seeing all these people with stage 1's running all-motor complain about their trannies taking a dump, i mean what do you expect? If you want to run a stage 1 with just bolt-ons, go for it, just know the consequences that come with it.




Eric

 

Yeah, Exedy Stage 1 seems to be the more popular clutch if you don't want a pedal that feels like it's welded in place. However, the ACT stage 1 clutch does indeed rock. Stiffer than hell, but it's really nice with boosted max (friend iansw has one).

S