Hey guys I'm trying to do my research before ordering my new setup. How many people are running the Exedy OEM clutch and ACT streetlite flywheel? I lost 100$ on my last setup, cause I didn't feel like going through the trouble with JWT. If anyone has had any problems with installation or use of this setup help me out.

Ryan

 

would work perfectly well, we've sold the exact combo quite a bit

 

A lot of vendors also sold the JWT combo, but look how that turned out.

 

not sure what you mean, but I guess you had issues with it - sorry to hear. We don't offer their products, but I've certainly seen tons of people here run the combo without issue

 

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-driv...-problems.html

 

was there any video taken of the noise it was making? I know the setup I have in my car (OS Giken) makes a racket...but its completely normal. The lighter the flywheel, the noisier it will be, and 2 piece unit, which uses an aluminum frame, is going to make more noise than a 1 piece steel unit. But it should be understood, that every single flywheel on the market is noisy...it all depends on your vantage point of what acceptable/unacceptable is

 

Well they said it was making a sound like when you jake brake. When you downshift to slow down, when you were just normal driving. When he put the nismo flywheel in all of the sound went away. It would barely stay running.

 

I've just finished my break-in period (750miles) with an Exedy Stage 1 clutch + ACT Streetlite FW in my 03 6mt Touring/Performance Z. I used a clutch install guide from the DIY section on this site, which really helped! My only advice is to take your time when doing the swap. It took me about a day&half to complete by myself, with the exception of removing/replacing the tranny with some help (my pops gave me a hand). If you compare the difficulty level to other car brands, Nissan did a fantastic job in engineering a machine that is easy to work on. The setup is great though! I've got minimal chatter below 2K rpm's, nothing too annoying. I've noticed the engine revs a tad faster, and pulls a little harder across the powerband. The only downside to the whole operation was relearning how to drive my car!! I've also noticed that shifting is more positive as well. I used to have a terrible 3rd gear grind when accelerating aggressively, but after the install, it doesn't grind hardly at all. I've done some hard launching since the breakin, and I can safely say that the car flys like a blow dart! Clutch engagement is at about 30% in clutch travel after the breakin period is over. I hope this review helps you in your decision, I definitley recommend it!!

 

nah adam it was not the normal clutch chatter. this thing sounded like some was rubbing really loud when you push the pedal to the floor. it was rather annoying. i didn't get any video of it but someone else on here does. he just had an install and going thru the same problem. i told him to get rid of the jwt flywheel.

 

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-driv...-diagnose.html

here ya go adam you can hear the noise here.

 

Thanks for the help man, I will probably end up ordering it this week.