Clutch pilot bearing
09-11-2011, 10:55 AM
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I've read a million posts here and the answer to your question has been stated many times that the stock one is more than sufficient.
Just make sure you have a good match with the clutch and new, light flywheel and be ready for the added noise.
Just make sure you have a good match with the clutch and new, light flywheel and be ready for the added noise.
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09-11-2011, 03:57 PM
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We all look forward to the rest of your contributions. You sound like you were just released from prison. I hope your soreness goes away quickly.
09-12-2011, 05:18 AM
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My JWT kit came with one... I'd say if the kit includes one use it, if not use a Nissan one. And the noise isn't the pilot bushing it's the gears themselves. Try a slightly heavier oil and don't stray from the stock dual mass if you don't want it louder. After using a single mass I eventually went back to stock dual mass.
09-13-2011, 09:37 AM
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the pilot bushing is not going to make the car exhibit noise beyond a whine or whirring sound (as it drys, or has score marks on it, it sorta sounds like a worn skateboard wheel bearing). Rattling noises are all throw out bearing related, or indicative of deeper issues in the transmission itself, or if the car was purchased used, a sign that you may not have a stock flywheel in the car
I wont say my way is more right or less right than anyone else, but I use nothing but a stock pilot bushing on my car, and have never had any need or desire to use anything else. My throw out bearing is not a stock 350Z one, but it is a stock Nissan part from an older model (due to the clutch I use, which requires use of a different bearing and different length sleeve vs stock). There is a roller bearing design for those that want it, we offer it too.
Most of the clutch kits on the market include a throwout bearing and pilot bushing - you can use a different pilot if you want, totally up to you in terms of benefit/cost. There is no upgraded throw out bearing. Both are very simple parts and sorta either work, or don't work
I wont say my way is more right or less right than anyone else, but I use nothing but a stock pilot bushing on my car, and have never had any need or desire to use anything else. My throw out bearing is not a stock 350Z one, but it is a stock Nissan part from an older model (due to the clutch I use, which requires use of a different bearing and different length sleeve vs stock). There is a roller bearing design for those that want it, we offer it too.
Most of the clutch kits on the market include a throwout bearing and pilot bushing - you can use a different pilot if you want, totally up to you in terms of benefit/cost. There is no upgraded throw out bearing. Both are very simple parts and sorta either work, or don't work
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