Ok im going to just admit it. I don't know crap about clutches. This is the first manual i have owned (only for about 8k) and I have a trans. in mid rebuild w/ the need for a new clutch disk/pp/flywheel. I have an aluminum flywheel w/ and insert... i guess it has to be a fidanza and i can just buy a new insert. Does anyone else make a flywheel w/ a replaceable insert. If so, Any way to tell the difference between brands? Anyway, the main question... what are my clutch options with 3.6" V2 and bolt on's. I don't know my exact hp/tq numbers probably 340-350ish at flywheel...maybe a little more. What would be my options for ACT, Clutchnet, Spec ect. I need to order one ASAP and really need some advice. I don't know what is currently in my car (since i just got it. only description i have is that the pp is purple...really helpful) but my pedal is stiffer than hell. So having a stiff pedal is not that big of a deal. I appreciate the advice.

 

Sounds like you have a findanza flywheel. Does it have many small screws holding the friction surface on? You can get just a new insert directly from Findaza. IIRC it runs about $100.

 

And just my 2 cents. 3.6" pulley will put your hp more down in the 240- 260ish HP range I think. At 10psi ppl are putting down like 310-320whp/285ish tq. Just a thought so you know what power range you are likely to be in.

 

He said crank - So assuming 15% Drivetrain loss - that puts him at about 270-285 crank hp I would think.

But yeah - not even close to 350.

Anyway - Clutchnet Red PP with Clutchnet 6-puck sprung hub clutch. Only way to go.

 

Unless you are going to "race" the car at the track/strip... ACT is good.

Use the puck style if you can put up with the chatter and harsh engagement.

I'm running 3.12" on a V2 with an ACT and it holds the power fine... Mostly street driven and not track.

 

***Clutchnet changed colors. Their old Red PP is now Yellow. The red is a Race version*** I Just ordered mine yesterday. Yellow PP and 6 puck disk

-matt

 

Well i ended up going with the ACT... NM1-XTSS. It seemed like a good choice for me. I didn't want to go with a 6 puck b/c of the harsh starting. I also got a new flywheel insert from summitracing.com for $52 plus shipping. So after 2 tranny bearings, tranny rebuild, new clutch, new flywheel, and who knows how much money later i will have my max back. Boy do i miss it. Should be up and ready to go by late next week.

 

The clutchnet I have is 6-puck and never ever chatters.

 

Whats a flywheel insert for $52 ?? Fidanza's Flywheel is rebuildable, but you have to get the insert from Fidanza and its $90. I actually just ordered one.

-matt

 

What do you guys think about me rockin the 5th gen clutch for a while after I SC? Do you think it will instantly slip or can I go for a little while? It will be interesting to see what happens.

 

You should be fine for a while. Dont expect any miracles with it though

-matt

 

With a 3.6" pulley that 5th Gen clutch will probably last you 30-40k miles.

 

Cool, I can live with that. Maybe I will drop in an Exedy stage 1 have that period.

 

Ahh nice! I thought I was the only shmuck that ordered the "wrong" yellow pressure plate.

 

I hope its the same. I must have called 5 times to make sure before I ordered. Did you call and make sure ??

-matt

 

Well... SummitRacing.com sells them for $51.99 so i don't know why Fidanza would sell them for 90 unless that includes overnight shipping or something???

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

 

The gentleman over the phone kept telling me I didn't need the fancy laser cut red pressure plate and that all I needed would be the yellow 50% over stock pressure plate. It's been holding up okay so far, but I haven't taken it over 4000rpm ever since I switch to the 2.87 pulley. Need to get it tuned first.

 

right now i'm running a exedy stage 1, haven't driven it much but i'll let you know how it goes. I have a friend that has a 5th gen and his clutch held up pretty well, he is now also running a exedy stage 1 so far no problems.

 

Exedy Stage 1 is the clutch i'm installing during my 5spd swap. Running 2.87 pulley a few days after the swap. Hope it holds up for a while .

 

Cool. Let me know how it goes!

 

if you use an exedy clutch make sure you got to your Nissan dealer and get an OEM throw out bearing

 

Thx, will do. Why though?

 

I had a hard time getting a 100% answer from the guy that the Yellow pressure plate currently being sold as a Red pressure plate a while back. I put in my Yellow p.p with a 6 puck sprung and I love it compared to my Spec Stage II. Its not broken in yet but there seems to be almost no chatter, its very daily drivable, its slightly stiffer then the Spec and has a more on-off feel which im fine with.

 

NICEEEE....good to hear. Ive been through an ACT cltuch that I hated, my Exedy Stage one now that I completly LOVE, and the 6 puck that is going in. I need more holding power, so I went with a new clutch. Plus I love that ClutchNet It made in the U.S.A

-matt

 

so when are you going to let me drive it? i'll help you break it in. i might consider the same clutch when i need to replace mine.

 

 

LOL, I see. THX.

 

I got my Clutchnet CLutch in the mail today and its RED....Well I called them and they told me that Mine is the same as the Yellow pressure plate and was just painted Red.

-matt

 

Have any pics of it so we can compare?

 

He told me its 100% exactly like the Yellow PP, just painted a different color.