Please Help!!!! New clutch needed!!!!

[MrGTST]

Help!!!!

My clutch is stuffed and is slipping big time!!!! I need to source a new clutch ASAP.....

The problem is I don't know what clutch I should get nor where I should get it from... If anyone can give me recommendations for a good clutch that will give good performance and drivability and perhaps where I can get them on short notice that would be great thanks!!!

A big thankyou to anyone that helps in advance

Brett

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Brett,

Most people just get there factory cluches resprung to 2500lb by places like the Clutch Factory and others.

This seems to be a good option if you don't have too much power, and at around $1000 isn't too bad.

I have a Nismo 4-puck for sale, but it is very harsh to drive, so for ease of use go for a resprung factory clutch.

See'ya:burnout:

[bully]

see the thread about Hick's clutch may give you some ideas

[ix9]

A few of the guys around here have used Ross at Autoclutch, I haven't myself, but will be in the near future.

Around $600 for a 2500lbs ceramic i think. very drivable apparently and not heavy.

Ask hicks about slipping clutches. Sorry buddy, we'll never forget!

[bully]

http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/sh...=&threadid=7134

[MrGTST]

Yeah well I knew I had a problem before but I didnt know it was the clutch slipping..... now I just installed my FMIC and AVC-R and obviously I cant wind the boost up with my slipping clutch!!!! I want to get it sorted as soon as I possibly can!!!! I will dig up Hicks thread too!!!!

Soo far I was recommended a 5 Puck single plate clutch??? Does this sound about right??? Will that be able to hold the power I will be running and retain my current driveability ( standard clutch )

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Yeah, I think it is about $600 for the clutch, but adding in all the fitting etc it is closer to $1000 by the time you drive away.

How much power does the car have, cause this will affect what you might want to use.

See'ya:burnout:

[skyzerr33]

if you want one that drives like the stocker but is stronger go for the 2500lb 9 puck organic from Ross at Auto Clutch.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

MrGTST,

I have driven all sort of clutches, and the less pucks you have the harder they are to drive, a 5 puck can be quite difficult and grabby. My twin-plate is much nicer to drive.

The 5puck will definately hold the power, but for enjoyable drving then go with Skyzerr's suggestion. You can dirve my car with the 4-puck in it if you want ot see how they feel.

See'ya:burnout:

[adam 32]

5 pucks suck ****. i hate my clutch, dont get one.

its $650 drive-away no more to pay from ross at autoclutch and ive seen his work in a few of my mates cars, very good!

[rev210]

Unless you are going to tow caravans or boats the 2500lb pressure plate is overkill, is much heavier than the stockie. If you must upgrade the pressure plate (i kept my old one 90,000+kms old) then a 2,000lb pressure plate is heaps.

Auto -clutch make a great clutch plate. 9 button job, that has the best take up of a button clutch I ever had. Get a light flywheel while your at it.

[rev210]

The clutch plate cost $330.

The Flywheel (Ogura 4.8kg) $600odd.

Pressure plate $250?

Ross charges around $250 to fit.

[MrGTST]

Hmmm thanks for the suggestions guys.... Powerwise, so far I have got a turbo back exhaust, air pod and now a FMIC and boost controller. I dont know what the exact power output is but I am sure that will give you a idea of my power levels....

I plan on going on the cruise on sunday, hopefully I can get to chat to some of you guys a bit better about what I should be getting....

I haven't driven a car with a tough clutch before so I don't know what to expect. I have just heard that they are a b!tch to drive... I will probably give Ross a call tomorrow or Monday to get an idea on my options .... Hmmm if it is cheap enough I may be swayed to get a lightened flywheel at the same time ....

Must get it sorted early next week though so I can get my AVC-R tuned and my car dyno'd ... a bit hard at the moment with a slipping clutch!!!!

Thanks again guys...

And let those ideas keep comming!!!!

[GTS-t VSPEC]

MRGTST,

If your there on Sunday have a go in my car to see what a 4-puck is like, I'm sure you'll hate it. The lightened flywheels are a good idea if you can afford it, my twinplate comes with a lightened one already and it helps to build revs quicker, which is important as most Nissan engine don't produce decent power till high revs.

See'ya:burnout:

[macka]

Originally posted by rev210

Unless you are going to tow caravans or boats the 2500lb pressure plate is overkill, is much heavier than the stockie. If you must upgrade the pressure plate (i kept my old one 90,000+kms old) then a 2,000lb pressure plate is heaps.

Auto -clutch make a great clutch plate. 9 button job, that has the best take up of a button clutch I ever had. Get a light flywheel while your at it.

My 2500lb organic pressure plate is fried = 3 months

Still grips but is spongey just like the old one

Twin plate is going in next

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Yeah, if your looking at 300rwhp+ then I think a twin or 5-puck is a must, but if MRGTST is not going much past his current mods then the organic clutch should surfice.

See'ya:burnout:

[gtrken]

Originally posted by macka

My 2500lb organic pressure plate is fried = 3 months

Still grips but is spongey just like the old one

Twin plate is going in next

Should have got the 9 puck from Ross.

Rhino's done a few ( well more than a few ) full noise launches with the same set up in his all paw GTR with no prob and Mickos got the same in his.

I have just had one fitted in mine and feels the same as std but grips when needed.

Cheers

Ken

[rev210]

The 9 Puck I have, and the standard pressure plate mean my car drives just like stock.I chose this option because my wife still drives the car now and then. It hooks up like anything its great!

[macka]

Originally posted by gtrken

Should have got the 9 puck from Ross.

Rhino's done a few ( well more than a few ) full noise launches with the same set up in his all paw GTR with no prob and Mickos got the same in his.

I have just had one fitted in mine and feels the same as std but grips when needed.

Cheers

Ken

I bought mine from Ross

He didnt have those 9 puck ceramic styles clutches then, so i didnt have an option, same as Immacul8

[rob77]

I've got a 9 puck/finger jobbie with a 2500pound pressure plate and I find I need to get the car up to 1500-2000rpm to get the car moving without an shudder or jerking from the clutch, the friction point is so damn low. Its annoying driving through peak traffic and I am planning on taking it back and getting him to look at it and see if anything is wrong. However it is a excellent clutch in terms of non-slip. I went to the drags with my stock clutch and could only manage a 14.59 pass, with just the new clutch (and only having it about 4 days) I managed a 14.11. Its a good clutch, I just think something might have come loose on mine... I'll get it checked and let you know. Its about $820 drive in and out for that setup, providing nothing else needs doing.