stock clutch replacement
11-06-2011, 07:51 PM
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stock clutch replacement
Hi everyone i have a 03 350z and i have about 120k miles on it and i think it is time for the clutch to be replaced as it never has been done before. There are so many different options do go with. Can anyone advise on the best priced clutch to replace the OEM. I dont do any type of racing and dont intend on really modding the car. What is the best priced clutch to get that will serve the purposes im looking for. dont need anything high performance. i am also looking to see if there is any way to make the clutch lighter as the current one is like rolling a 100lb barbel with your foot. also will i need to by a new flywheel or can they shave it. Please let me know your ideas as i dont have much money to spend.
11-07-2011, 01:44 AM
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You should do some searching, I'm sure this has been discussed a million times.
The stock flywheel is a dual mass flywheel which means they are extremely difficult to resurface because they cannot be secured and worked on normally because it is two pieces. There is a guy at this machine shop in new england that I remember built a custom rig for this and offers his services but it would take me a minute to find it again. There is another shop in the middle of the country that offers the same service, they have done hundreds they say. Again do some searching you will find it. Otherwise you are looking at buying an aftermarket flywheel and clutch combo which means big bucks. Start saving you bought a 350z not a civic. As far as the clutch pedal effort, hit the gym bro don't be a p*ssy.
The stock flywheel is a dual mass flywheel which means they are extremely difficult to resurface because they cannot be secured and worked on normally because it is two pieces. There is a guy at this machine shop in new england that I remember built a custom rig for this and offers his services but it would take me a minute to find it again. There is another shop in the middle of the country that offers the same service, they have done hundreds they say. Again do some searching you will find it. Otherwise you are looking at buying an aftermarket flywheel and clutch combo which means big bucks. Start saving you bought a 350z not a civic. As far as the clutch pedal effort, hit the gym bro don't be a p*ssy.
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11-07-2011, 09:13 AM
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You should do some searching, I'm sure this has been discussed a million times.
The stock flywheel is a dual mass flywheel which means they are extremely difficult to resurface because they cannot be secured and worked on normally because it is two pieces. There is a guy at this machine shop in new england that I remember built a custom rig for this and offers his services but it would take me a minute to find it again. There is another shop in the middle of the country that offers the same service, they have done hundreds they say. Again do some searching you will find it. Otherwise you are looking at buying an aftermarket flywheel and clutch combo which means big bucks. Start saving you bought a 350z not a civic. As far as the clutch pedal effort, hit the gym bro don't be a p*ssy.
The stock flywheel is a dual mass flywheel which means they are extremely difficult to resurface because they cannot be secured and worked on normally because it is two pieces. There is a guy at this machine shop in new england that I remember built a custom rig for this and offers his services but it would take me a minute to find it again. There is another shop in the middle of the country that offers the same service, they have done hundreds they say. Again do some searching you will find it. Otherwise you are looking at buying an aftermarket flywheel and clutch combo which means big bucks. Start saving you bought a 350z not a civic. As far as the clutch pedal effort, hit the gym bro don't be a p*ssy.
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11-09-2011, 02:21 PM
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I have the money for this. Were can i get the best deal on a clutch and flywheel combo together? i did do research but all i can find is info on high performence aftermarket clutches. And as far as being a p*ssy and going to the gym, i'm a gym rat and I was on the high school football playing safety. This clutch is just to damn heavy (maybe cuz it has 120K origianl mile on it). I really just want somthing to replace the stock clutch and flywheel dont really care about how much power it can handle.
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Above clutch is about $446.
Add flywheel for $370. Total $816.
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11-12-2011, 08:33 AM
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if it feels like you're pushing down on a 100lbs barrel then i dont see how its still stock. My stock clutch isnt as light as my Audi clutch was, but really has no true muscle needed to push it down.
11-25-2011, 05:19 AM
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Which Exedy did you get? I found this one: http://www.88rotors.com/exedy-clutch...ssan-359z.html for $269... (my clutch is going too)... My question is this: it says the Exedy is OEM- does that mean the OEM flywheel (refinished) matches up? If so, it would probably be less expensive to find a shop that can refinish your OEM flywheel.
Not sure if it is compatible or not, but if this is the same Exedy you bought, its worth asking.
Not sure if it is compatible or not, but if this is the same Exedy you bought, its worth asking.
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Which Exedy did you get? I found this one: http://www.88rotors.com/exedy-clutch...ssan-359z.html for $269... (my clutch is going too)... My question is this: it says the Exedy is OEM- does that mean the OEM flywheel (refinished) matches up? If so, it would probably be less expensive to find a shop that can refinish your OEM flywheel.
Not sure if it is compatible or not, but if this is the same Exedy you bought, its worth asking.
Not sure if it is compatible or not, but if this is the same Exedy you bought, its worth asking.
01-18-2012, 11:39 AM
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my clutch just went bad recently. I personally opted for a JWT clutch and light flywheel combo. Did my research and found that its a very nice clutch/flywheel combo for a DD. Cost was about $775. Plus I'm replacing slave and master cylinders, and clutch line. Depending on where you get the work done except to pay quite a bit for the actual labor. My labor for clutch/flywheel install was 400, got it done by a Nissan mech who did it on the side for me. Good luck.
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my clutch just went bad recently. I personally opted for a JWT clutch and light flywheel combo. Did my research and found that its a very nice clutch/flywheel combo for a DD. Cost was about $775. Plus I'm replacing slave and master cylinders, and clutch line. Depending on where you get the work done except to pay quite a bit for the actual labor. My labor for clutch/flywheel install was 400, got it done by a Nissan mech who did it on the side for me. Good luck.
i just need to know if i can pair any flywheel with the excedy oem replacement clutch. On a side note why are you replacing the slave and master cylinders, and clutch line?
01-18-2012, 12:19 PM
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i have friend who is a mechanic and we grew up together i just pay for parts and he will do the labor for me. i just need to know if i can pair any flywheel with the excedy oem replacement clutch. On a side note why are you replacing the slave and master cylinders, and clutch line?
i just need to know if i can pair any flywheel with the excedy oem replacement clutch. On a side note why are you replacing the slave and master cylinders, and clutch line? on free labor lol
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sorry for the late response. i haven't had time to take my car in to have the clutch replaced. i have the OEM replacement clutch from Excedy the NSK1000 but mine didnt come with a new flywheel. were you able to resurface the flywheel? please let me know. and again sorry for the late response
01-18-2012, 09:49 PM
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a lighter flywheel may come with some rattling sound. Thou a lighter flywheel will enable the power to come a bit quicker, it will also lose more power in between shifts. The reason the OEM flywheel is heavier is so when you shift, power isn't lost.
