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Pacman
02-19-2011, 02:06 PM
The small questions thread doesn't work for me so its getting its own thread. Please help me answer:

Couldn't find the exact answer while searching. Need a new TOB with the clutch set-up I bought. Wanting to run a Z32 TOB since its beefier and the clutch is not a stock replacement.

-What year and model Z32 TOB will I need (like say a '90-'92 TT, etc) or are they all the same?
-I'm using a Centerforce Stage II with centrifugal weights, will it clear the Fidanza flywheel (I remember a MR2 Spyder at work with that combo not having clearance on the weights and flywheel; was a clutch pedal-less manual version though)?
-Whose the manufacturer of the Nissan TOB (Koyo, Naichi, NSK, Timken etc.)?
-Does anyone have the bearing number on the OEM bearing? (Looking for the manufacturer and bearing number to source one aftermarket, it'll be the same bearing without the Nissan packaging and price tag).
-Has anyone tried the Exedy clutch master and slave cylinders? They're new and have a real good price. Considering those units but wanting real driver input on them. If not, I'll go with the Tokico/Nabco units (same as OE Nissan) from FRSport.
-Has anyone replaced the driveshaft u-joints in the front or rear? They're caulked in from the factory and I don't want to destroy the only driveshaft in my only car trying this without some confirmation. Autozone has some as far as part numbers are concerned. I don't want to pay the $350 at the driveline shop or $500 for aluminum.
Thanks guys.

Pacman
02-27-2011, 11:10 PM
Bump. Anyone have answers to the questions. I was tole in the Small Questions thread to use a Z33 TOB, I always heard of using the Z32. More information on these questions are wanted!!

jamg
02-27-2011, 11:42 PM
the small questions thread was deleted... i was looking for it too.

Prime
02-28-2011, 01:25 AM
One problem I see right off the bat... KA? SR? VG/VQ? What are you bolting up to, here?

Pacman
03-02-2011, 12:17 AM
Major stupid part on me! KA drivetrain.

Looking at the driveshaft at work the other day, it looks as if the u-joint caps can be removed pretty easy once the stakings (thought they were caulked) are removed. I was thinking about using a dremel and smoothing them out, then taking the caps out like normal. My only concern would be the C-clips. Would the fitment of the C-clips be okay without additional machining at a driveshaft shop?

Figured out that the Z32 TT Koyo bearing is what I'm looking for.

Anyone on the Exedy master/slave cylinders?