CanUZeeMe

My clutch is starting to slip with 55k on it. I want to upgrade it but not "break the bank" and desire something comparable to the feel of the OEM. I have a 2006 model.

Any recommendations?

I am located in Washington DC. If anyone knows of a place for the install.

Thanks.

Stephen

2004Black350z

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RPS

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Chef-J

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None of aftermarket clutch/flywheel price can not beat OEM price.
https://my350z.com/forum/drivetrain-420/

If your car is just DD, i would stick with OEM tho, that's just my two cents.

2004Black350z

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My RPS clutch and flywheel was A LOT cheaper then OEM

Chef-J

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How much?

rocks

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JWT Clutch kit + flywheel I have had it for over 2 years with no problems.

davidv

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Welcome. If it looks like the OEM clutch, it will perform similar.


If it looks like above maybe skip it.

dmroberson

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I went with the ACT Heavy Duty Street Clutch, with ACT Prolite Flywheel...

raf84ny

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^^^are you experiencing alot of clutch chatter noise? Do you like the performance of the lighter flywheel?

Chef-J

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I also have same setup as him.
Chatter is loud to me, but not bother me or any tho. Performance? it feels revup faster compare to stock.

dmroberson

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It does chatter, sometimes quite noticeably, but I love the setup... Yes, it does rev up and down much faster than stock...

Zivman

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if you are N/A and don't run nitrous, just get a stocker or a nismo. No reason to "upgrade" if stock feel is what you want

tquill

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I'm needing to do the same thing I think. Dealer claims the horrible squeak that comes from releasing the clutch (sound coming from transmission casing) requires labor that would justify just buying a new clutch.

How much does a new OEM or RPS clutch cost with install? Would I need anything else like a flywheel? Car has 95k miles.

Zivman

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RPS will be cheaper than oem. You will need flywheel, clutch, throwout bearing (which is the part that is making the noise) and I would upgrade to a SS clutch line.

Z1 Performance

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the OEM is considerably cheaper than RPS. Not to mention the OE clutch can use an OE flywheel, where the RPS requires use of their flywheel

A good, cost effective combo is the Exedy Sport Clutch + ACT flywheel, or the JWT

The flywheel can't be resurfaced, as it's a dual mass unit, but as long as it drive smoothly (no jerking from a dead stop) it could easily be reused.

tquill

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What would the cost be of the combos you mentioned plus install? Where should I buy it and where should get them installed?

As for the flywheel, I believe my OEM should be fine... but I'm not really sure.

Z1 Performance

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parts we can easily provide you....we have them all in stock (pm us)

as far as the install goes, ask in your regional forum for some suggested shops

2004Black350z

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Ohh now i see. U dont carry RPS lol i thought this was a actual legitimate post not trying to be a salesman. hmm anyways RPS clutch and flywheel comes with EVERYTHING u need like throw out bearing and was WAY less then what the delaership quoted me and i have a upgraded clutch now and a smoother rev and faster rev and feels A LOT better to me now

2004Black350z

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RPS
Clutch
http://www.injectedperformance.com/e...ID=1324&VID=36
Flywheel
http://www.injectedperformance.com/e...ID=1289&VID=36

OEM
Here ya go ill just post factory flywheel
http://www.factorynissanparts.com/pa...layCatalogid=0

Z1
Flywheel
http://www.z1auto.com/prodmore.asp?m...ne&prodid=1973

Clutch (hmmm dont list exedy price it dont matter bc its GARBAGE)

So if u do go Z1 route u will prob be 200$ less with a sh1tty clutch. I have RPS and have had for over 40K miles, Nitrous, Plenty of street/drag racing, Drift event and ohh yeah i tried to teach my gf how to drive a 6 speed.

Counterpunch?

Chef-J

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You do drift and drag racing?