Clutch Reccommendation For 32 Gtr

[SRB]

in the market for a new clutch for my 32 gtr, mainly a street car that will see the drift/drag/circuit track occasionally.

ive got an os giken 5 speed set in my box 2

looking at reccomendations/experiences with different clutches at this power level.. 600+hp at wheels..

i want something strong yet somewhat bearable to drive on the street

so far im looking at the

exedy d core twin plate (carbon)

os giken twin plate

os giken triple plate

nismo triple plate

im looking to buy asap, all ur help is greatly appreciated

(n1 gtr, im seriously considering ur triple if u read this)

thanks

[N1GTR]

haha, good timing

Yeah i was going to say, ive seen what one of these turbos can do to a clutch (broad statement, i know). On a mates one he's gone through a few clutches (twins) and he now has a nismo triple, i drove it last month, and the thing is so solid!

He has the OS 3 speed gearset in it, so every time you stop its like using normal 2nd gear to start off, and it just went off like a normal car as long as you engage it under 2000rpm, which is easy to do, after 15 mins i had it all sorted

The (his nismo triple) triple grabs very hard, thats for sure, and wont let go either. He's said he'd rather the OS as its heaps easier to drive

Oh, wait, i just read how much power you're running, dont bother with a twin. The car ive referred to has 330kw atw and it kills twins, if you're running 600+ atw thats like 447kw plus. If there is a twin that takes that sort of abuse (and there probably is) i bet it costs an arm and a leg, and rebuild time would be a wallet killer!!! e.g. the nismo twins are worth around $1500 to rebuild, so cheaper to buy new each time

I dont know anything about the driveability of the carbon exedy one except the cost, but it would be pretty good, still, power.......

Hope this helps you out

[SRB]

thx mate, if i can muster up a little bit more money.. only really got around the 2k mark to play with atm, coz im goin away this weekend, im keen on urs... jus wanna get a few more responses

thx tho!

[N1GTR]

No worries

[MattR]

im in the middle of putting a OS quad in my R worked out about $100 more than the triple plate. mine has around 460kw at all four wheels

[SRB]

i was told the quad is easier to drive once its been a bit worn in.. by croydon, today.

[Godzilla32]

Talk to Jim Berry @ Italia spares in Stones corner, Brisbane. (07) 38479999 Tell them Deren told you to call. He's got mine at the moment. I think maybe on holiday but his business partner will help you out.

[SRB]

already spoken to him, id rather a known twin/triple to work

[Godzilla32]

Fair enough your call.

[blk180]

Not to be a downer if you want a brand name go ahead but there are lots of cars with more power then you (leewah, IWIN) running JB clutchs

[600hp]

I've got a OS tripple and have had it in the car now for 3 years.

we currently have 400awkw.

my mates also got a twin in his civic , great to drive

[Beer Baron]

jim berry may build good clutches but i would personally never re-use a standard flywheel (or even worse lightened standard flywheel) with a heavy duty pressure plate/clutch plate combo, especially in a high powered car that does a little drag etc. in this last year alone there have been 2 GTRs I know of that have had this type of combo explode on them. one of their cars is now pretty much completely rooted. the realy miracle is neither of those guys was hurt.

[shanef]

if the standard flywheels are in good condition then there isnt any reason for them to explode. If you go using a flywheel that is warped, cracked etc then youd expect for it to go bang sometime. But to say you wouldnt use a standard flywheel with any heavy pressure plate/clutch is pretty silly.

[Beer Baron]

i just wouldn't that's all, not ever on my GTR. they are not always obviously damaged/heat affected. but the fact is after years of use, then combine that with either lightening, or adding a heavy duty pressure plate, and aggressive friction material or both and you have potential for disaster. not saying it will happen, but the possibilty is there. couple that with decent power, and a few big launches and in my mind it's tempting fate. new flywheels are cheap, or even cheaper if you buy something like an OS/nismo/ORC multiplate.

having seen a number of standard flywheels explode now (not just in GTRs either) is enough for me to not risk it. whether you do is up to you, but seeing a piece of flywheel fly hard enough to penetrate my friends bell housing, trans tunnel, finger and then clean through the roof is enough for me.

[blk180]

JB recommends you use a new standard(or light weight one depending on application) flywheel when i got my cluch thats what he said so its up to the owner then i guess to do as they please.

[T04GTR]

just ebay a os-giken twin plate. sprung centre. TS2CD. or bigger. the r3c is a nice clutch but could take some getting used to.

a nismo twin will ware out quickly. dont get an ORC as they get enevan plate ware.

getting a bullshit tripple isnt really nesesary but if ones available go for it. coz it will last alot longer than a twin

[T04GTR]

yeah. cast iron is not a great material for hi perfomance use.

besides if you look through the andra book. anything quicker then 12.00 HAS TO HAVE A STEEL FLYWHEEL

[shanef]

besides if you look through the andra book. anything quicker then 12.00 HAS TO HAVE A STEEL FLYWHEEL

how the hell do they police that? have random inspections or something

[monga]

I'm using the exedy one you mentioned its great ill be pushing around 500+rwhp