After reading the countless people posting tranny/clutch problems, Just wondering if anyone got fed up enough with Nissan's obvious design flaws and opt'd for after market tranny/clutch setups, can't seem to find any after market trannys but I would imagine there is some interest in them as a stock alternative...

Also anyone know if the g35 is plagued with such tranny issues? if not, will a g35 tranny fit the Z???
Just a thought, I'm definitely considering a 350z as a seasonal driver, looking to purchase in the next 5-6 months, Just want to make sure I have options if/when my tranny tanks - I'd rather have a reliable setup then have to hassle my dealer every XXXX miles for replacement what ever

 

tranny fails on 2003 models mostly, if you get a 04-up model you shouldnt have any problems. I'd recommend upgrading the stock, weak as p00p clutch, along with the flywheel.

 

stock clutch is not anywhere near weak as poop. anyone who told you that is bs.

 

just got this impression, after having mine replaced at 27k, and after reading tons of posts from the members on this forum.

 

your case might be an extreme, and realize that other people may drive it like a honda. the z has way more power and if you beat on it every day how lonng do you think the clutch will last? even if you have a very strong clutch depending on how you drive it you can burn it out in a weekend or two. beleive me the factory clutch, at least on the 03's are plenty beefy.

 

So I take it there aren't any aftermarket trannys?

 

I thought I read about '05s having tranny issues too.. no?

 

I got the same impression. at 25K miles I'm not really happy how it grabs now...

I do beat on it

 

i really dont tho, lol...sometimes, but i daily drive it thru lots of stop and go traffic...and i dont think it liked it =)))