check out the Tuning Factory, they had the best price I found on the ACT stuff. tell them tom/motormouth recommended you

https://my350z.com/forum/showthread.php?t=219352 (ask for Joe)

and just an FYI, I beleive only the Prolight flywheel is SFI spec. honestly, the driveability is fine. but I would rather the 17 lb to reduce the cement truck noise and clutch engagement

 

As much as I would like a racecar for the street, my Z is my DD. And I live in an area where people don't know their hand from their **** when it comes to cars. They would think my car is jacked up if I got the Prolite flywheel or direct me to the new building site where a foundation is being poured, LOL!

If I go with a flywheel, it's going to be ACTs streetlite. I don't want JWTs, Fidenza's or any other multi-part flywheel anymore.

Zquicksilver

 

you can check the RPS clutch and flywheel setup...

i love that setup..way better than CM and any other at this price range

http://www.intensepower.com/rpsmaxseclfl.html

 

I always calculate a million factors into my decision making, LOL!

The thing is, I may not even use the new flywheel if my stock one is fine or can be resurfaced. But I am installing a new clutch/pp/bearing, etc regardless.

At this point the top of my budget allows for an ACT(HDSS clutch) + ACT (streetlite flywheel) @ $869+sh. This would give me, at the least, a clutch that is over the top for my Z.

The bottom of my budget (the economical range) would allow for a JWT clutch and ACT (streetlite flywheel) @ $712 shipped. This would give me, at the least, a HD clutch with sprung hub.

I'm waiting for a response on one of the deals. I'm going to buy something today.

Zquicksilver

 

hoenstly GET A STOCK CLUTCH. they are good units made by Exedy. there is no reason to spend uber loads of money on the clutch. my setup cost me 600 bucks. (if you switch these out get a SS clutch line as well!)

save your money.

 

The dilema, I like to beat on my car often and love racing from the light. I figured a better clutch (more tq capability and better burst resistence) would stand the test of time and be able to keep up.

I may be able to pick up the JWT clutch for $350 or less, so that would make it well worth the extra coin and its brand new! I figured I'm getting a new tranny for free ($1.3k) and paying for 1/6th of the labor, I can splurge a little
Did your installer suggest getting a new SS clutch line?

I originally considered this setup. OEM Exedy replacement...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0735&rd=1&rd=1

Zquicksilver

 

Alright, I made a decision. 99.9% there...

I'm going with a JWT-clutch and ACT (streetlite) flywheel. What do you think clutch professionals, do you think its ok to mix and match?

If I end up not needing the flywheel, do think the JWT-clutch/ stock-flywheel are a decent match? Or should I just install the flywheel too and eat the $360?

Lastly, does anyone know what part allows for the light clutch pedal in the new (05-06) Z/Gs? Is it the master cylinder, clutch pressure plate, I have no clue obviously, but think it has something to do with the PP?

TIA,
Zquicksilver

 

Crap...

On top of whats above, I just got PMd a great price on an (ACT/ACT) combo. Does anyone think spending another $127 would be justified going with the same brand?

Help, I've got to purchase this stuff in a few hours!
Zquicksilver

 

not really..jsut make sure they are both compatible what you were getting...
checks specs and everything....

its better, but i am not sure its 127$ better

 

honestly, I have beat the crap out of my clutch for a long time. I got 50k out of my clutch and the only reason I replaced it was because I was getting the labor for free.

the flywheel will need to be resurfaced no matter what, so I wouldn't even bother. that will cost you some moolah anyway.

and yeah, my 06 clutch (all the parts were replaced) is super light compared to the 03 I came from. I did not change the master cylinder or anything else.

the SS clutch line is a good idea, espeically if you beat on it. cheap and easy.

I don't think the JWT is that good of a deal. I would pass on the clutch. it is a modified stock unit anyway (or it was at one point) and I think they just use an organic clutch disc, but the same cover and the rest of it.

 

Thanks again guys... yea, its decisions making time and I haven't sent the JWT guy a payment. Maybe the ACT clutch is worth the extra money, especially if thats all I install. I may even install the flywheel, if my stock one is worn and resurfacing cost justify it. I didn't think about that.

I've beaten the crap out of my clutch too Motor, that's why I want to take this precaution now and go heavy duty, also while labors FREE, well $100.

Zquicksilver

 

Well, I made a decision and went strictly ACT... I may have a ACT (streetlite) flywheel up for sale next week if I don't install it, LOL!




Zquicksilver

 

Update:

The Z went to the shop last night and everything got pulled and installed...
-New Tranny
-New Clutch
-New Flywheel
-New bearings, etc....

Initial thoughts, clutch feel is extremely light, basically like the 06s. Not sure if I'm crazy about that, hopefully it becomes stiffer over time. The Tranny feels good, smooth and less notchy compared to my old setup. I don't hear any chatter, if its there, the exhaust drowns it out. I can definitely feel the shutter off the line while taking it easy, thank goodness I didn't get a lighter flywheel.

I'm breaking it in right now (300mi), after that I can begin to see the true potential of this combo.

Later,
Zquicksilver

 

i had the JWT flywheel and clutch installed a couple of months ago and i love it, clutch is not too heavy. The flywheel is cool, just finally got use to the weird rattling sound

 

I'm going to have to get use to it also... on top of a clutch pedal thats half as light.

Pics of the install...


Zquicksilver

 

Does the nismo Chatter?

 

Zquicksilver, what do you mean "shutter off the line"?

 

I don't see why it wouldn't...


I'm currently breaking in the clutch disk and tranny... so I'm not beating on it, just driving like a grandma. So I get "shutter", the Zs shaking slightly off the line. This is an indicator that I have lost the mass or inertia of the stock flywheel during clutch engagement (only). Once it engages, the car does feel as if it takes off a little faster. Someone described it as "the Z feels as if it lost 100lbs in front", it does have this feeling.
I'm just letting it shutter during this break-in period... verse giving it more gas to get rid of the shutter off the line. Once I break it in, I don't think it will be that bad at all... and there is zero shutter going from 1st to 2nd even in grandma mode.

I heard the concrete/ diesel noise (with the windows down) while driving it in 1st below 2k, it's not that bad...

Zquicksilver