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Old Sep 1, 2009 | 11:27 PM
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Originally Posted by codek
It was the slave cylinder that needed to be replaced. Funny thing is that the mechanic asked why I didn't come in to get in replaced and why no one told me. The service guys have never heard of this recall and say that it doesn't exist. I think it's a he said/she said thing and the service guys don't know about it. The service guy showed me his computer and this voluntary recall didn't show up.

Anyway, I'm replacing my clutch cause I shift pretty hard. Part is 590 for
factory Nissan clutch Pressure Plate & Disc (Clutch Assemply) labor to put the assembly in 160 for a total of 750 plus tax.

I guess next time I can get the clutch installed locally. My question is do I need a different flywheel if I change the clutch or can I use this one?
Are you planning on going with an aftermarket clutch or stock? If aftermarket, which clutch you going with? Either setup you could use your stock clutch, providing it's in good shape. This flywheel cannot be resurfaced. Changing the flywheel would give you more chatter, but revs would be a bit quicker. I'd say, if you're going aftermarket with the clutch, change the flywheel also.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by musubi
Are you planning on going with an aftermarket clutch or stock? If aftermarket, which clutch you going with? Either setup you could use your stock clutch, providing it's in good shape. This flywheel cannot be resurfaced. Changing the flywheel would give you more chatter, but revs would be a bit quicker. I'd say, if you're going aftermarket with the clutch, change the flywheel also.
I'm thinking about the

JWT w/flywheel

That seems like a popular choice. This is my daily driver but I like to drive aggressively and one day go on the track. I hate the high engagement point of the stock clutch and how I'm getting beat by minivans at stop lights. I don't like waiting for the power to kick in at 4000 rpm. I want it from the get go. Hopefully this clutch will make me a smoother driver.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by codek
I'm thinking about the

JWT w/flywheel

That seems like a popular choice. This is my daily driver but I like to drive aggressively and one day go on the track. I hate the high engagement point of the stock clutch and how I'm getting beat by minivans at stop lights. I don't like waiting for the power to kick in at 4000 rpm. I want it from the get go. Hopefully this clutch will make me a smoother driver.
OEM clutch -aftermarket clutch -engagement point matters little. The engagement point is adjustable.

Torque at 4,000 RPM is torque at 4,000 RPM regardless of clutch -flywheel combination.
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Old Sep 2, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by codek
I'm thinking about the

JWT w/flywheel

That seems like a popular choice. This is my daily driver but I like to drive aggressively and one day go on the track. I hate the high engagement point of the stock clutch and how I'm getting beat by minivans at stop lights. I don't like waiting for the power to kick in at 4000 rpm. I want it from the get go. Hopefully this clutch will make me a smoother driver.
Just so you know, most of the drivers that broke thier slave cylinders, w/ aftermarket clutches, were using the JWT clutch. Seems to affect 07-08 models only due to the change in design. Not entirely sure why, but clamp load is suspect. Suggest researching this a bit more before you try.
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
OEM clutch -aftermarket clutch -engagement point matters little. The engagement point is adjustable.

Torque at 4,000 RPM is torque at 4,000 RPM regardless of clutch -flywheel combination.
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