Clutch Replacement - Most Economical?

BlackSpeed · 09-21-2009, 07:53 PM

Looks like its time to replace my clutch. Could someone recommend a good (not a wallet buster) aftermarket clutch?

Thanks in advance

dmax04 · 09-21-2009, 08:42 PM

I don't know about economical, but I went with a Spec Stage 1 Clutch. Cost about $420
While I was replacing the clutch I also replaced the Flywheel and went aluminum, also Spec.

NiZMo1o1 · 09-21-2009, 09:15 PM

look into a Southbend Clutch

*DeusExMaxima* · 09-22-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dmax04

I don't know about economical, but I went with a Spec Stage 1 Clutch. Cost about $420
While I was replacing the clutch I also replaced the Flywheel and went aluminum, also Spec.

How much does your flywheel weigh and how does the car drive after the install? Does it have more power?

dmax04 · 09-22-2009, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima

How much does your flywheel weigh and how does the car drive after the install? Does it have more power?

To be honest, I don't know the exact weight of the flywheel, but now that I looked up the shipping weight it read: 30lbs.
It definitely took some getting used to the lightened flywheel, however. At first I hated it. I felt like I was a rookie learning how to drive manual all over again. Kinda embarrassing feeling the car jolt.
Anyways, in order for me to get out of first gear I have to give a lil more gas than usual, (I guess to get the momentum of the flywheel going).
Once I'm on the open road/highway the car accelerates noticeably faster. Pretty cool feeling.
Also, when the car is idle the sound of the flywheel is pretty obvious.
A friend of mine says, "That's what a tuner car is supposed to feel like"

*DeusExMaxima* · 09-22-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dmax04

To be honest, I don't know the exact weight of the flywheel, but now that I looked up the shipping weight it read: 30lbs.
It definitely took some getting used to the lightened flywheel, however. At first I hated it. I felt like I was a rookie learning how to drive manual all over again. Kinda embarrassing feeling the car jolt.
Anyways, in order for me to get out of first gear I have to give a lil more gas than usual, (I guess to get the momentum of the flywheel going).
Once I'm on the open road/highway the car accelerates noticeably faster. Pretty cool feeling.
Also, when the car is idle the sound of the flywheel is pretty obvious.
A friend of mine says, "That's what a tuner car is supposed to feel like"

If you have the stock flywheel, can u wigh it? I would think the aluminum one would be around 13-15 lbs, not 30 lbs. How is the car sounding different at idle. Also, when you rev it up at idle, does it rev up and down faster?

dmax04 · 09-22-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DeusExMaxima

If you have the stock flywheel, can u wigh it? I would think the aluminum one would be around 13-15 lbs, not 30 lbs. How is the car sounding different at idle. Also, when you rev it up at idle, does it rev up and down faster?

Sorry bro, but I don't have the stock flywheel anymore to weigh it.
Kinda sounds like a bike chain turning but not an overly loud sound. You have to pay attention to it.
And yeah, it does rev up and down faster.

BlackSpeed · 09-24-2009, 11:35 AM

Ok, so I decided to go with a Stage 7 clutch

.. Seriuosly, I opted for the factory replacement kit for $179. Looks like the labor is going to be $350. Anybody in or around Atlanta want to tackle this job??

now29 · 10-21-2009, 04:50 PM

I have a question? I have a 2006 maxima and I need a new clutch. what is the best clutch for me that will grab nicely but still be a comfortable ride. (want it for more speed) I dont want it to be too cheap but it cant be to expensive. but feel free to give me your opinion on anything. Also should I get a stage 1 or stage 2?

*lobewiper* · 10-22-2009, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by now29

I have a question? I have a 2006 maxima and I need a new clutch. what is the best clutch for me that will grab nicely but still be a comfortable ride. (want it for more speed) I dont want it to be too cheap but it cant be to expensive. but feel free to give me your opinion on anything. Also should I get a stage 1 or stage 2?

How will a different clutch result in more speed???

now29 · 10-22-2009, 05:27 PM

the faster and smoother the clutch grabs makes the car have a little bit more "get up and go" power, which results in a little more speed.

*lobewiper* · 10-22-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by now29

the faster and smoother the clutch grabs makes the car have a little bit more "get up and go" power, which results in a little more speed.

O.K., but why would a lighter flywheel be "faster and smoother?"

*knight_yyz* · 10-22-2009, 06:01 PM

exedy replacement OEM or exedy stage 1, has a bigger disk than the oem.

But if money is no object and I was going to do it all over again I would get a bully stage one dual friction. I know a few people who have this clutch and they love it.