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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by blueVQ
hey aaron. what do you think of the stage 3 spec clutch? this is what was recomended to me by db performance.
I am using a Carbonetic triple plate clutch/light weight flywheel.Took me a little bit to get use to it (no feathering of the clutch it's ether in or out) I used the Jim Wolf clutch and flywheel before I got the motor built.I was recommend the triple plate by a lot of people who run medium to high boost on their Z's.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by blueVQ
hey aaron. what do you think of the stage 3 spec clutch? this is what was recomended to me by db performance.

I had the 2+, which is sometimes referred to as the stage 3. This is the same clutch Tom has in his G35 and Blake has in his APS single Z. Spec puts out a decent clutch and I liked mine. I can tell you that this clutch feels better when used with a stock flywheel vs the lightened one you can buy from spec. It should hold around 500tq.

Steve runs an ACT clutch and seems to be happy with it. There are a lot of good clutches for this application. clutchmasters, ACT, spec, exedy, ATS (Carbonetics). I would recommend anyone of them... though my personal preference is an ATS multi-disc carbon

the only clutch I would not recommend is the JWT clutch.... engagement point is just too low
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Jackstand
Actually I need to see someones G35X I need to take measurements. If anyone has one please let me know as soon as possible my build just had a very drastic turn
You can measure mine. It isnt an X, but they are the same minus teh AWD system, unless thats what you need to measure.

Gonna buy a sedan or somthing?
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by WannabeSS
You can measure mine. It isnt an X, but they are the same minus teh AWD system, unless thats what you need to measure.

Gonna buy a sedan or somthing?
sounds like he wants to put the awd drivetrain into his Z
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 06:46 PM
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Ugggh I don't think I want to lower the car yet.

Aaron, did you have to deal with camber arms and toe bolts? Was the toe bolt hole lengthening annoying to do?
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sportbiketed
sounds like he wants to put the awd drivetrain into his Z
SHHHH silence! But yes my company and i are looking into doing a AWD conversion on my Z...
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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Did the G35X Come in a manual or are they all auto?
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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Hey Dave, ever think about installing an HR y-pipe? If I come across one, I'm gonna grab it and swap mine out for it. I like the design.


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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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I've barely heard anything about those.

Found this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...6204&viewitem=
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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It's just a y pipe off any 07+ HR 350Z. Probably can find them cheap, so I'm gonna look into it. Otherwise, I'm thinking about going with the TopSpeed. Worst case scenario, a weld cracks... in which I just reweld it.



Motordyne's exhaust systems are nice and yield great gains from what I've seen, but I hate that tip.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by sportbiketed
sounds like he wants to put the awd drivetrain into his Z
Orly?
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SHHHH silence! But yes my company and i are looking into doing a AWD conversion on my Z...
Very nice.
Originally Posted by Jackstand
Did the G35X Come in a manual or are they all auto?
Only auto.
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Hey Dave, ever think about installing an HR y-pipe? If I come across one, I'm gonna grab it and swap mine out for it. I like the design.


I'v got one of these on my G. You really notice it. A little touchier, and when you crack open the throttle, oooooh boy.
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Spork
Ugggh I don't think I want to lower the car yet.

Aaron, did you have to deal with camber arms and toe bolts? Was the toe bolt hole lengthening annoying to do?

it isn't bad... unless you are laying on your back and the filings fall in your eyes.

Just make sure you only lengthen the hole in one direction
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by sportbiketed
sounds like he wants to put the awd drivetrain into his Z
It will be more money than his brother's GTR
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Zivman
It will be more money than his brother's GTR
LOL actually no but we can go with that... Fab work and custom work isnt hard its finding a totaled G35 that is going to be hard... So ill build the Z with power for now and if and when i come across a totalled g35 ill get that...
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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by WannabeSS
I'v got one of these on my G. You really notice it. A little touchier, and when you crack open the throttle, oooooh boy.
Ill give you mine + cash for yours.

It's not like you need it... I mean... you drive a sedan.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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lol i'll pass. My sedan rips atm (well, not compared to you guys with your twin turbos and stuff) but compared to a stock G
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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I have an odd question for anyone here. I'm flying out to Arizona to spend a week at my brothers this coming Thursday the 19th and was wondering if anyone would allow me to park my car and possibly catch a ride to and from the Airport so as to avoid the retarded cost of airport parking for a week and I have less to worry about something happening to my car while I'm gone. Thanks in advance. If you are interested in helping me I'll let you know my flight information to and from.

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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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If you come back and find out your brakes are gone... it wasn't me.

Have fun on the trip Nick
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 01:23 PM
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thanks aaron.. ya i just ordered the spec stage 3 + he said in the last year or so spec has gone a long way with it .. and its prob the best one he thought.. its the one he puts on all the mustangs that come out of db.. and for guages i got the aem ones.. boost. wideband. and fuel pressure... and the berk test pipes.... steves old exhaust is already on the car and thats all for now.. i gotta do wheels too but ill have to wait till all this other stuff is done so i can see what i have for money .. oh ya and one step colder plugs i got too.. anything else i need for now?
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Flywheel?
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