I have an NA motor with MEVI (ECU coming) and the other bolt-ons. I am getting a new tranny and am wondering which clutch you guys recommend to be the best (cost aside)?

Thanks for voting and I appreciate any opinions too.

This is all in lieu of my recent tranny woes
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....hreadid=242744

 

I think an Act Stage 1 (im assuming the street disc) is a lil excessive for what you have done. Your not boosted or juicing ad all you'll do is put strain on the tranny and possibly break it again. I dont have experience with an Exedy Stage 1 organic kit, but ive heard good reviews, and ill be purchasing that clutch kit, which still has a 36% increase in clamping over stock, which is nice, but not over the top like an ACT would be...

Ive never heard of an unorthodox clutch for our cars, so i cant comment on that...


Just my .02...




Eric

 

You think that the STREET (Stage 1) is excessive for basic bolt-ons??? The stage 2 (4 puck) and stage 3 (6 puck) are for boosted and excessively modded vehicles. The Stage 1 is for stock with minor mods (http://www.custommaxima.com/ACT.php)

As for Unorthodox Racing clutches... here's a link again: http://www.custommaxima.com/UnorthodoxClutch.php

 

Just seems you hear of alot of people ripping trannys because of those Clutches. However, maybe its just because they love the fact they can chirp every gear, so they do it alllll the time. I guess the stage 1 ACT is pretty damn compareble to the stage 1 exedy (35%inscrease ACT/36%increase Exedy in clamping force over stock)...


Eric

 

Yeah the ACT Stage 1 as well as the UR stage 1 both report about the same specs... I guess the street clutch is pretty standard across the board... but I wanted to see if the guys who all have aftermarket clutches can shed some light on which one might have an edge.

 

I'm starting to read some threads that say that even the ACT stage 1 clutch is known for ripping 3rd gear. If that is true, then what performance clutch can I get that will not rip gears apart?

 

Go with the OEM dude, seriously, its reliable and durable. Also I have have heard PLENTY of complaints from people with the ACT clutch. Whatever you decide, I wish you good luck.

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Fidanza

 

EXEDY Stage 1 Racing Clutch.

 

What's so good about it? I wonder if there is any clutch that would give the performance gains like the ACT stage 1 or UR, and at the same time do not rip trannies apart...

Would Exedy be that clutch?

 

I didn't know that Fidanza made clutches too... pros/cons when compared to UR, ACT, Exedy?

 

If your not getting boost or juice there is NO need for an aftermarket clutch. Stock clutches can handle about all the NA power that anyone has been able to throw at them.

Dave B and I both got (get in his case) 100's of 1/4 runs out of our stock clutch without a hint of problems.

 

Aftermarket clutches do not help with lowering ETs or traps at all? I thought that in addition to being beefier, they are also more efficient.

 

Nope. A clutch is a clutch. If it doesn't slip, then its doing its job. There's no difference in power put down between an ACT and a stock, assuming they don't slip.

 

bump... I'm only upto 2 votes: ACT 2 - UR 0

 

Ive had act for about 6 k know and my car is going strong, basicly they both do the same thing exept the ur is more expensive, the reason people rip rannies is cause of chirpin and the gears , i must admit i do it one in a while when some honda pulls up next to me and tires to race me, this is only once every or twice every 2 weeks not even, this haapens to people that have to spin 2econd gear and chirp 3rd each time they take off.

 

Yep, I've got about 140 1/4 mile passes on my stock 99K mile clutch and I believe Nealoc187 is still running his stock clutch on slicks and 140K miles. My clutch has yet to slip and I've got most of the bolt-ons and should be pushing around 195fwtq. IMO, I'd stick with the stock clutch. If you do, MAKE SURE and buy the OEM Nissan clutch components, not the "kit". The kit (known as the Key Value) uses a lower quality clutch which is crap. You have to specifically order the OEM clutch disc, throw-out bearing, and pressure plate separately.

Using something beefy like the ACT is only needed if you're pushing substanial power like boost or nitrous. If you do get the ACT, granny shifting (aka shifting slow) is mandatory if you want the tranny to live. Slamming the gears will kill the tranny. That's already been proven time and time again. People like Ejj run the ACT clutch so that the can hold the power of boost. Ejj granny shifts and that's why he's a little slower than some of the other SC Maxes. At least his tranny will live a long life because he understands the compromise.


Dave

 

Well, I just purchased an ACT stage 1, and I am getting installed today. I also drive pretty conservative. After a month, I guess I will see.

 

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Those be fighting words

 

I like mine OEM...

 

I agree. It will hold the combo you are talking about, and is nicer to your drivetrain. I used stock clutch for as long as I possibly could even with turbo, but there came a point where it wasnt just slipping on shifts, but where it simply wouldn't hold even while engaged. When I removed the clutch, it had maybe 90% of its life left and looks perfect - OEM just simply wouldn't hold.

Everyone wants the combo of strong clutch and not blowing your tranny well think about it - its not an ACT fault or anything like that - the clutch is doing its job perfectly. Either A. you need to shift easier or B. you are making too much power for the tranny.

 

what about the centerforce clutch ? maybe its worth a look

http://www.centerforce.com/

 

and I am STILL trying to figure out what exactly a "stage 1" ACT clutch is?