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Old May 20, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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I am a total newb when it comes to clutch setups, could yall give me some input on the following setup and let me know if i need anything other than the pressure plate, clutch and flywheel, thanks

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=3193

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=3194
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Old May 20, 2009 | 07:14 PM
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You would generally buy a clutch kit that includes everything necessary for installation instead of individual parts.

Street friendly or street unfriendly may be a bit difficult to tell. Generally if it resembles the OEM clutch its street friendly.
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Old May 21, 2009 | 04:19 AM
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where can i get the jwt clutch and flywheel kit that has everything for installation
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Old May 21, 2009 | 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Zero350z
I am a total newb when it comes to clutch setups, could yall give me some input on the following setup and let me know if i need anything other than the pressure plate, clutch and flywheel, thanks

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=3193

http://www.mynismo.com/products/?id=3194
I have the JWT clutch, light weight flywheel, chromoly pivot ball (absolute requirement if going to a high performance clutch), and stainless steel clutch line installed on my 05 Z. The pedal feel is VERY heavy compared to OEM. By installing the JWT flywheel I got a very noticeable increase in acceleration. However, the clutch chatter is rediculous and we also had to adjust the idle up to accomodate the lesser rotating mass of the flywheel to make it more driveable in traffic. Now that I'm used to the clutch pedal feel I love the clutch and how it engages. I have a good friend that installed the JWT clutch but used the Nismo flywheel. He noticed better acceleration but not near as pronounced as mine but he also didn't have to adjust his idle and doesn't get near the clutch chatter as I do. If I had to do it over I would've probably gone with the Nismo flywheel and maybe even the Nismo clutch as I've heard it was a softer pedal feel than the JWT. Here is a great site for what you're looking for. Ask for Kyle if you call...he'll steer you in the right direction and will gaive you the best pricing out there.

http://www.importpartspro.com/jwthdclco03n.html
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Old May 21, 2009 | 04:29 AM
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what are your aspirations for the car...?
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Old May 21, 2009 | 06:43 AM
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i would dream to say that im going to turbo the car but it most likely wont happen seeing as how im in college and the car has 92,xxx miles on it, lol. So i just decided to go with the nismo clutch/pressure plate/flywheel/clutch line for street driveability and quicker shifts, thanks for yalls help
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