Do I really need an upgraded clutch with the 3.5 swap? I don't do any street or track racing. Should I go with a stage 1 or stage 2 clutch?

 

A stage one will be fine since they can handle over 300 lb-ft torque on average.

 

Just curious if you're not going to track or, why are you getting a 3.5L?

The stage I can handle that, but a stage II or III are better suited for the launch providing less slippage, and firmer engagement, and also longer life.

 

5th gen clutch kit should do you just fine, from what I hear...

 

Seems like a waste of money if you don't track race it....

 

Why? I just want a fast daily driver that's a sleeper.

 

Welll .. if you're not going to drive it fast, and "sleepers" are cars that kill you when you dont expect, and typically a kill is come upon as a full WOT experience ...

 

I didn't say I wasn't going to drive it fast. I just don't see the point in racing the 1/4 at the strip and street racing is illegal and dangerous. I think a dyno is a much better indicator of performance than the 1/4 mile is since it eliminates many variables.

In addition, I don't have the time and money to replace CV joints and trannys all the time as a result of 1/4 mile runs.

 

He wants the 3.5 because he wants more HP and TQ. It shouldn't matter to you all exactly how he plans on using that new-found power. He didn't ask whether or not the .ORG thought he should do a 3.5 swap or not. He woulda had a poll up for that. He asked which clutch to use. Simple.

 

Definantly get an upgraded clutch. My stock 3.0 replacement started slipping after a few WOT's, and now I can't even WOT it anymore until I get it replaced.

 

I got a clutchnet 6-puck, which many people think is overkill for N/A, but it holds up fine to Rev limiter clutch dumps on slicks.

 

I think I'm going to get a ACT NM1-HDSS clutch. It's supposed to be good until 369ft lbs of TQ.

 

The stock 3.0 clutch is weaksauce, don't use it or you will be sorry.

 

Why don't you guys use the stock 3.5L clutch? It's built for a 3.5L motor's torque and the extra weight of a 6th gen maxima so it should hold up great to your lighter 4th gens.



allen

 

It's for a different transmission.

 

True but by the same token, so is the motor and that doesn't stop anybody. Has no one tried this yet?

FWIW I'm using a 3.5L clutch on a 3.0 flywheel and motor. My clutch is from a 350Z but appeared identical to the 3.5L Max clutch. I had to enlarge the pressure plate mounting holes slightly but other than that it bolted up just fine.

I'm using a RWD 350Z tranny (240sx project).

Please note: I haven't driven this setup yet, just installed it.

allen

 

I installed a clutchnet 6 puck clutch in an orgers car this past weekend. I love how it feels compared to the ACT HDMM in my car.

 

Ya now i just need to get used to it lol. If you want a clutch with light pedal feel, even lighter than stock, this clutch is for you. Make no mistake tho, when this 6 puck grabs, it GRABS. I love it.

 

Hmm, that's good to know. How much did it cost? Let us know how it turned out.

 

3.5 Altima clutch

 

I've had a six puck clutch in my Max and it only lasted one full year. It was, however, the greatest thing I did to my car...it felt like a race car after the clutch...but, because the clutch grabbed so fierce it melted to my flywheel and I couldn't shift or anything. But damn that year was fun!

 

I've read the 6-puck is a great match for the 3.5 in a 3.0 tranny.

Linkage23 did you race a lot that year to melt the clutch to the flywheel?

 

dang no kidding.. go speed racerrr goooo!