Clutch Replacement Question
#1
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Clutch Replacement Question
im new to the Z family .... and i know i have to change my clutch since my Z is a 2004 with 100k miles. i got it 6 months ago.
wth do i do ?!! and why are they so damn expensive !??/ everywhere i go
HELP !!!! stupid expensive import parts..... even AutoZone is asking 500 for a sorry factory clutch !!1 this is horse shiii
im not really upset but just would like to get some info on what to do ...or where to go .......
i changed my clutch CENTERFORCE on my mustang gt 2000 and it was half of the price =(
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wth do i do ?!! and why are they so damn expensive !??/ everywhere i go
HELP !!!! stupid expensive import parts..... even AutoZone is asking 500 for a sorry factory clutch !!1 this is horse shiii
im not really upset but just would like to get some info on what to do ...or where to go .......
i changed my clutch CENTERFORCE on my mustang gt 2000 and it was half of the price =(
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
#2
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I feel your pain..
The Previous Owner put an ACT clutch in mine... seems OK. However, I am getting some serious T/O or Pilot bearing noise. might even be both.... So when I pull the trans, I'm gonna drop a new clutch in. I picked up a JWT clutch... seems like one of the better deals out there and some of the supporting vendors will toss in some extras like braided lines,pivot ball, T/O, and pilot to go with it.... Price is decent IMO.
Just my .02
The Previous Owner put an ACT clutch in mine... seems OK. However, I am getting some serious T/O or Pilot bearing noise. might even be both.... So when I pull the trans, I'm gonna drop a new clutch in. I picked up a JWT clutch... seems like one of the better deals out there and some of the supporting vendors will toss in some extras like braided lines,pivot ball, T/O, and pilot to go with it.... Price is decent IMO.
Just my .02
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I like JWT products too...
#6
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JWT or when i was looking for clutch replacements for mine I found some Exedy ones for sale on Ebay, but just make sure they are legit Exedy. Theres always clutchmasters out here in Southern california.
of and make sure to have some PB for the exhaust bolts they are a PITA, and some extensions and angels and such for getting the transmission bolts around the top sides out. and dont forget and alignment tool!!! best $5 spend for the clutch.
of and make sure to have some PB for the exhaust bolts they are a PITA, and some extensions and angels and such for getting the transmission bolts around the top sides out. and dont forget and alignment tool!!! best $5 spend for the clutch.
Last edited by 350Z Project X; 02-11-2013 at 10:48 PM.
#7
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im new to the Z family .... and i know i have to change my clutch since my Z is a 2004 with 100k miles. i got it 6 months ago.
wth do i do ?!! and why are they so damn expensive !??/ everywhere i go
HELP !!!! stupid expensive import parts..... even AutoZone is asking 500 for a sorry factory clutch !!1 this is horse shiii
im not really upset but just would like to get some info on what to do ...or where to go .......
i changed my clutch CENTERFORCE on my mustang gt 2000 and it was half of the price =(
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wth do i do ?!! and why are they so damn expensive !??/ everywhere i go
HELP !!!! stupid expensive import parts..... even AutoZone is asking 500 for a sorry factory clutch !!1 this is horse shiii
im not really upset but just would like to get some info on what to do ...or where to go .......
i changed my clutch CENTERFORCE on my mustang gt 2000 and it was half of the price =(
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#9
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[30205] COVER ASSY-CLUTCH,WITH DISC
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350Z (Z33) 30205-Z33004 D240 1010KGF
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#10
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well the reason why im thinking of getting a new one is because the pilot bearing is going out ... therefore i might as well do all the clutch and flywheel ..... i mean how long does a normal stock clutch last anyways ???????
#11
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It all depends on how you drive it. Mine has 190,000 miles on it and is fine!
When this is all over are you going to consider it possible that you don't need anything at all or are you looking for an excuse to get a new clutch?
#13
I have the JWT Heavy Duty Clutch/Flywheel, excellent for the Z stock and FI (491 hp) as mine is. As above various posts have mentioned it already so I believe you will be happy with it. I won't say anything about Autozone, but when I bought some oil there, they actually give me to (same brand) but two different 10w30 and 5w30 qts in the bag. My bust for not checking. I took it back the next day and couldn't get an exchange, they were out of what I wanted, wouldn't refund the $, but give me a card instead. Needless to say, I now use O'Reilly Parts Store, which bought out the Kragen Chain.
Last edited by WSchli1672; 04-05-2013 at 05:21 PM.
#15
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Exedy Racing Flywheel ($805 list) and Exedy stock replacement clutch kit for $725
These are actually "Exedy" parts and not cheap ebay knock offs.
These are actually "Exedy" parts and not cheap ebay knock offs.
#17
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That's what "can" happen if you don't break your clutch in fully before taking it to a track event and race on it. Look closely at the picture and you will see light areas on the friction material, This is where the "Brand New" clutch has not fully seated to the flywheel yet.
JWT or any other brand could do the same thing.
Now, Call JWT, Spec, Clutch masters, ACT or any other company and see if they will warranty this on their clutch and let me know what they tell you.
JWT or any other brand could do the same thing.
Now, Call JWT, Spec, Clutch masters, ACT or any other company and see if they will warranty this on their clutch and let me know what they tell you.
#20
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Normally a high grade aftermarket organic will last longer than an OEM but under normal driving either should last 100k+