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Is the R33 [gtst] and R34 [gtt] clutch interchangeable?

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NismoR34 Grand Master

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Does anyone know if an R34 clutch is the same or compatible with the R33 one?

I am looking to buy the daikin / exedy sports organic clutch but so far I am having a hard time finding out if they make them for my car. Basically, they dont, in Oz at least.

I have been talking to Daikin Aust. all week...the only thing they can offer me off the shelf [which they think will fit] is called a Premium Duty Clutch and will cost $800 just for the parts - this doesn't include a lightened flywheel either!!!

Now if 33 and 34 are the same then I will just get the exedy sports organic clutch! I'm talking about GTT / GTST here, AFAIK 33 & 34 GTR are interchangable but not from gtr to gtst etc...

Thanks guys ;)

Steve Grand Master

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The only cutches that I know of that are interchangeable are the R32GTR and R33GTSt.

I can only suggest you contact www.greenline.jp

If you tell them what sort of clutch you are after, they will check with their suppliers (HKS, Trust, Nismo, OS Giken, etc) and give you a run down of what is available. They are very careful when they sell parts that they are compatible. They didnt want to sell me a Trust Type R as it was for GTR and they knew I had a GTS, until of course I explained it was being custom fitted.

Also, you will probably end up with a better quality clutch at a competitive price.

predator Grand Master

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Nismo.. i have a Excedy.. not sure exactly what type, but it most likely is the sports organic one. While its fairly nice, it doesn't instill great confidence and i have a feeling if i add more power it may pack itself in fairly prematurely (it was installed about 20,000km ago). The thrust bearing is already quite "clunky"

If you have the money go for a twin plate, especially if you want to go over 200rwkw. Depends of course whether you plan on further power for your car or not.

NismoR34 Grand Master

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Thanks guys :(

Pred: I am checking out a dump/front pipe as we speak :) this could push me up to around 190rwkw at a guess based on current power of 180ish on the standard front exhaust section and cat... Performance wise, I won't be doing much else for a while...if at all! I only read good reports about the Exedy in other threads so thanks for the warning.

I don't think I want a twin plate as I have heard they are far from stock in terms of driveability user-friendliness. I have heard that multi plate, brass and ceramic types are ALL either ON or OFF in their operation. I would prefer just a stronger version of what I already have - which I believe is the factory spec clutch, but not 100% certain.

I test drove a twin / triple plate 34 GTT a few weeks ago and I didnt like it, very heavy pedal and very easy to stall - my car is a daily driver with the 1 or 2 time-a-year circuit / drag run...

Steve: I will send a query off to greenline, thanks. There still doesn't seem to be much knowledge in Melb / Oz [auto industry] for the 34s...

predator Grand Master

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I don't think I want a twin plate as I have heard they are far from stock in terms of driveability user-friendliness. I have heard that multi plate, brass and ceramic types are ALL either ON or OFF in their operation. I would prefer just a stronger version of what I already have - which I believe is the factory spec clutch, but not 100% certain.

I guess though the Excedy is pretty nice to drive, and does behave like a normal clutch and grips very nicely when you tramp it.

I guess because i drive mine every day, it takes a bit of punishment in start-stop traffic and i probably do ride the clutch a little which would wear it out quicker.. Unfortunately, in start-stop peak hour-traffic its a bit unavoidable .

So maybe that would actually be a good choice if you can get one for the 34.

Steve Grand Master

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Hmm, well I have also heard that they arent all that great, but each to their own.

I can tell you that either a ceramic clutch (also not recommended due to fatigue after about 6 months with just over 200rwkw) or a twin plate (highly recommended) do NOT have on/off operation. You can slip a twin plate better than a stock one or a ceramic. Yes they are a bit heavier, but you get used to it very quickly.

I havent heard too many people that own twin plates bitch about them, I have only heard praise, and I love mine too.

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