After 63,000 miles and 5 seasons of drag racing, my OEM clutch finally gave out. This is a credit to OEM clutch reliability.

I went with the Stage 4 clutch and matching flywheel from Competition Clutch. The clutch-flywheel combination is a considerably different driving experience than the OEM set up. It grabs like a SOB. The first day I had the car I stalled 3 times. This morning at the McDonalds drive-through was a test of nerves. I have figured out how to start the Z smoothly in first gear. I just need practice bumping the Z forward 5 or 10 feet. That technique will come in time. In summary:

If your naturally aspirated Z is a daily driver, a Stage 2 or 3 clutch will be more street friendly.

If you are pushing 400 horsepower plus this clutch-flywheel combination may be a good choice for you.

 

did rpm needle come down faster than previous? and where did you get installed at?

 

what's the weight of the flywheel? Bad chatter?

 

I am taking it easy on the clutch during break-in so not sure about RPM.

Installation completed by:

1. JE Import Performance :: JE Import Performance
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Flywheel is 14.1 pounds.

If I engage the clutch, then quickly disengage it to stop, it will shutter like the dickens. Other than that it is very quiet.

 

hi i got turbonetics single turbo i need help which stage should i go for im planing for spec clutch.

 

If you are pushing 400 horsepower plus this clutch-flywheel combination may be a good choice for you.

 

Thanks for the thread david.

I've been reading up on many different brands.

 

Nice david. But why did u go with this clutch?
there is ton of brand clutch/flywheels, i bet there is a reason why you choose.

-J

 

they all chatter, get over it. just have to deal with it if you want a light flywheel. get a nismo if you want one that is lighter than oem and doesnt chatter as mcuh.

 

This is the best traditional clutch hands down.....without resorting to a carbon twin or triple.
We actually inked a special agreement with competition clutch: Very special pricing on them, packaged with clutch line and fluid.

 

I do believe he has JWT already.

 

Helping sharif
https://my350z.com/forum/drivetrain/...ine-combo.html

-JLee

 

Apologise for answering late. My mechanic keeps this clutch flywheel combination in stock. My daily driver was in and out in a day. Downtime was a minor inconvenience.

Also labor costs are more when you "bring your own stuff." I believe the surcharge is 10 or 20 percent.

And three the mechanic has experience installing this clutch flywheel combination on other 350Zs. Feedback from drivers has been positive.

 

i see. Thanks

 

nice review david. stage 4 is pretty rough on the street. how often do you track your Z?

 

Drag racing about 27 times/year.

 

damn, thats a lot. You should like the new upgrade then

 

damm about 27 times/year and had OEM clutch/flywheel for 60k milies? wow your OEM clutch/flywheel did job for you huh?

In future keep update for us with your new clutch/flywheels.

 

I'm at 57.5k and back in the summer my clutch slave cylinder seals went bad. Dealer replaced the slave cylinder under extended warranty and recommended clutch replacment for $1100... yikes.

I bought OEM on line for $275 including pressure plate, friction disk and throw-out bearing. Local shop quoted me $350 for install.

Thing is, clutch still working fine. I hammered 'em on the Nissan North America dealer survey form. Figure I'm all set when it does go.

Thought about getting performance flywheel and clutch but I'm just a daily driver, no track, no racing, etc.