clutch question

[snp_ethan]

Im running a 95 on a ka, my clutch is nearly inexistant, and Im shopping around but I dont know what to get. not only that Im looking to get it done myself unless people tell me to not do it.

so, I m all eyes waiting for responses... BTW this is a daily driver, and assume I know nothing about the whole thing, (there is a lo I really dont know)

oh yeah, and I did search, but i couldnt get anything on the matter

one last thing, do i have to resurface the flywheel? my car has 221xxx mi on it...

[vinhisbored]

You don't actually have to resurface the flywheel, but from what I know, it is preferred though. Next, it all depends if you have mods on it or not on which clutch to buy. My car is a daily driver, and I don't have many mods on it, so I bought a simple Exedy clutch that I found on ebay, but I went to the place to pick it up. I'd say to get a simple Exedy one on Ebay for like $100 if you don't have much on it yet. The shops in LA too, so you could pick it up easily.

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Id only resurface the FW if its light heat scores or slightly warped, otherwise you are taking away surface material for no reason. If its toasted toss it. You can always go with a reliable JWT clutch or a OEM Genuine Nissan one for $200 with bearing. :)

[snp_ethan]

so , in terms of the clutch, im thinking about how much the labor cost is and/or how much of a pain in the ass is it to do at home?
I mean i've been shopping around and the least they ask is 200..
now, the thing is that ive been told that depending on the mods that I ahve(which BTW my engine is straight stock.. and the only mods I have are tein flex. and Im thinking about rewiring some stuff, not the harness but everything related to spark plugs and all that so that I could get some extra power.. with minor mods..
so, any more info on those would be nice, like a clutch model/kit
and as for the flywheel, .. it slips a lil bit when engaging so donno.. if i have to resurface it.... BTW the flywheel is stock too.. so donno, help me out..

BTW what do you meand by JWT ?

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so , in terms of the clutch, im thinking about how much the labor cost is and/or how much of a pain in the ass is it to do at home?
I mean i've been shopping around and the least they ask is 200..
now, the thing is that ive been told that depending on the mods that I ahve(which BTW my engine is straight stock.. and the only mods I have are tein flex. and Im thinking about rewiring some stuff, not the harness but everything related to spark plugs and all that so that I could get some extra power.. with minor mods..
so, any more info on those would be nice, like a clutch model/kit
and as for the flywheel, .. it slips a lil bit when engaging so donno.. if i have to resurface it.... BTW the flywheel is stock too.. so donno, help me out..

BTW what do you meand by JWT ?


Stock Clutch will hold any bolt on parts you can put on the KA (minus turbo kits)....JWT= Jim Wolf Technology (the premier nissan tuner in the nation for over 30 years) they make clutches, flywheels, turbo kits, intake systems, ecu's, etc etc they are a well known for their quality and reliability. You can check out their site www.jimwolftechnology.com we carry a full line of their products.

[snp_ethan]

i jsut checked out their site, I got a question, how many pounds flywheel will not stale? i mean im getting a SPL max street clutch, and i was told I might have to sresurface the fly, so why not get a new one if affordable?

[infinitexsound]

go oem replacement.......... i just dont see why ppl spend lots of dollars on stage clutches when u know theres no power really added..... its all driver preference... or how u drive i should say........ oem replacement and do it ur self... its cake... u might need a new slave.. $150 plus 3-4 hours... depending how experienced u are

[snp_ethan]

hum.... good point... but I am still thinking on doing some minor mods...new wiring and spark plug. and im trying to find out some bolt on stuff I could get.. too.. any ideas?

[infinitexsound]

still with all that i wouldnt opt for a performance clutch........... if u want something that grabs a little better probably switch up the disc or PP

[SochBAT]

once you hit 200hp, MAYBE you should upgrade clutches. It'd just be a waste, or just braggin rights to have a Stage2 COOLO clutch of death when you are still pushing a weak 160hp, if even. Ebay! 108 picked up for an exedy stage OEM! uberLeet!

[YoungRookie]

I have a oem replacment clutch for sale, it only has roughly 500 miles on it. i will let it go for $90 shipped. let me know man

[infinitexsound]

90 is a complete brand new oem replacement.... urs is used... knock it down to 50 and then see what happens...

[dct223]

nopionline.com and buy a centerforce stage 2, 200 bux then go to kragen and get a remanufactured flywheel, 40 bux + core charge, which you get back when you return your flywheel, finally a throw out bearing from nissan is 40 bux.

this is the setup im running on my car, and I think its great, not spending too much for a clutch on a KA, clutch pedal pressure is perfect. It feels pretty stock, but still grabs... and ive been clutch kicking it in events, and it still grabs good, no chatter.

[lilredstiffy]

I would resurface the flywheel, with that many miles it is probably necessary.
Depending on how/where you drive a stock clutch could be a bad idea unless you want to replace it again very soon.
Replace slave and mater cylinders too.

Daily drivin'- stock or similar replacement
track of any kind (especially drift)- something aggressive may be necessary even on stock power, id suggest rps as far as brand - they rock

[aznpoopy]

nopi also has a daikin/exedy stock replacement kit for under 100 bucks.

that includes disk, pp, both bearings and alighment tool

good deal

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Like I stated earlier, OEM clutch will hold every mod you can do to the KA minus Turbo kits....stock clutch can hold quite a bit since it was designed for a torquey KA motor.

[max_misawa]

Im running a 95 on a ka, my clutch is nearly inexistant, and Im shopping around but I dont know what to get. not only that Im looking to get it done myself unless people tell me to not do it.

so, I m all eyes waiting for responses... BTW this is a daily driver, and assume I know nothing about the whole thing, (there is a lo I really dont know)

oh yeah, and I did search, but i couldnt get anything on the matter

one last thing, do i have to resurface the flywheel? my car has 221xxx mi on it...

Do you plan on drifting or going to any track events?

Max

[snp_ethan]

both.. (is what I plan) but it'll be mainly a daily driver.

[snp_ethan]

nopionline.com and buy a centerforce stage 2, 200 bux then go to kragen and get a remanufactured flywheel, 40 bux + core charge, which you get back when you return your flywheel, finally a throw out bearing from nissan is 40 bux.

this is the setup im running on my car, and I think its great, not spending too much for a clutch on a KA, clutch pedal pressure is perfect. It feels pretty stock, but still grabs... and ive been clutch kicking it in events, and it still grabs good, no chatter.


mmm ok after doing some research:

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=7450&highlight=flywheel+pound


ok after doing some reading I found out that stock flywheel is aboit 21 pounds... so could anybody tell me how many pounds is safe for the engine not to stale? and any hookups? I mean I just checked out the group buys and the fidanzas, are kinda expensive,,, but im getting some money in a coupele of weeks and I wanna get all done at once to save on labor...

[infinitexsound]

this is a first some one has searched and proved it... im speechless..........

[snp_ethan]

lol, is that a compliment or should I be offended?

[infinitexsound]

compliment...................

[Nan Desu Ka?!]

A+ for searching my friend, A fucking +. as dct223 opted for, im also going centerforce stage 2 once my clutch starts to go. i have heard it is an awsome near oem replacment especailly for going to events where clutch kicking comes into play. anbd for 200$ u cant go wrong.

[neilsan]

exedy oem replacment clutch slips on me a little when clutch kicking dry pavement... I expect it to be about 2/3rds done after my first event at limerock ct this august and ive had it for less than a year. I want an ACT street/strip... normal feel organic disk, holds 380tq, not stiff enough to beef up my left leg.

and by all means use some scotchbrite on yr flywheel with it apart, get it to a good fresh metal surface so the new clutch can break in properly.

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We have JWT Flywheels stocked if you need one :)

[max_misawa]

both.. (is what I plan) but it'll be mainly a daily driver.

Why not get a clutch designed for drifting???
BTW don't waste your money on a Fidanza flywheel

Max

[snp_ethan]

lol if not fidanza, shoudl I go stock or JWT? o r what?

[theicecreamdan]

I was happy with my fidanza flywheel, really liked how the car drove with that and an OEM ebay clutch

no problems stalling either.

[drift into a curb]

Centerforce sucks. JWT is expensive no? Just go get a stock flywheel and send it out to be lightened/balanced for $150. Drift freaq posted on a thread about a place to get it done for $150. http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=1433&highlight=280zx+clutch

[dct223]

for 200 bux for s stage 2 centerforce kit.. i dont think u can go wrong... this is with my experiences of course, and its not like i baby my clutch either.

[drift into a curb]

My bad, I had a friend use the dual friction. Stage 2 might be okay, but I don't like CF after it wore down and didn't hold up to abuse

Some other info about centerforce dual friction: http://www.240sx.org/faq/articles/tips_on_clutches.htm

[snp_ethan]

good info going aroung... but there is still no quorum for the FW