just installed my JWT clutch/flywheel combo and noticed that at high rpms...say 6500 from 1-2 the gears are harder to engage, like notchy between the gates. just wondering if i need to adjust my clutch, i noticed when i shift it slower and push the clutch down sooner it doesnt do it. But when i power shift, its hard. I did not notice this with my stock setup. It might be me but just wanted to know what you guys think?
thanx -Nick

 

what kind of tranny fluid did you use?

 

i didnt change the gear oil in the tranny, its still stock, i have 21,000 miles, do you suggest a change??

 

what release bearing was used?

i have seen some ship with the wrong bearing...

 

or you just might need to adjust the gates... happens all the time.

 

im not sure i know how to ajust the gates, can someone explain

 

im not sure the bearing looked just like the one i pressed off, not sure, what was the difference with the wrong one?? the clutch engages and disengages ok

 

yes, i would it. You buy a clutch thats 800 but won't pay 50 extra for some good tranny fluid.

 

what fluid do you recommend super black, and what viscosity?

 

here you go, i just took some pics of my bottles i still had in my shed.




12 bucks a bottle, you need 4 bottles. It was a lot better than my stock tranny fluid. Makes the shifter shift smooth like butter in any gear. Still a bit notchy but i like it like that. I don't want it as smooth as 1993 honda shifters.

Make sure you get gl4 not gl5. All the shops kept telling me that newer cars use gl5 and said that the 350z should. Don't listen to them.

This works get wity my JWT combo. Enjoy.

 

yea i like it notchy too, but when i couldnt pull it in gear i got worried, also someone on here said that i might have to adjust my shift gates, just wondering if anyone knew how to do that.

 

idk why you would have to adjust teh shift gates. Just try the fluid and make sure the clutch is all the way press down when you shift.

 

If you remove the shifter boot assembly, you'll see the brass colored bracket with 3 bolts that secures the shifter. When you put the shifter in 6th gear, it should just touch the side of the bracket. If not, adjust it accordingly. Same for 5th gear; it should touch the bracket.

I had to do this after dropping my tranny because it was really hard to get into 1st and 2nd. Now it's smooth as buttah

This is most likely your problem.

 

How far off the floor is the pedal when the cluth engages?

 

Thanx Failsafe, ill try that tonite, and im gonna fill the tranny with some redline, thanx guys you have all been a great help!

 

All i have to say is WOW, that worked awesome, just re-adjusted it as you stated and its a world a difference, shifts like a 91 vw rabbit lol, yea the bracket was about 1mm too much to the right, i adjusted it till it touched and drove it. NIGHT and DAY! Thanx Failsafe!!

 

Awesome, glad it worked out for you. What a difference a millimeter makes!