Anyone had to replace the clutch in their 6-speed yet?
Anyone had to replace the clutch in their 6-speed yet?
I don't need to replace mine yet, even though there are now 90K miles on the car. When I do, I want to go with a segmented kevlar disc. I noticed Clutchmasters makes one. Just wondered if anyone else has experience with the few performance aftermarket clutches that seem to be available for the 6 speed manual transaxle. I've even heard of some people experimenting with using clutches from 350Z's in their maximas.
Re: Anyone had to replace the clutch in their 6-speed yet? (6spdmax)
The clutch from the 350z and the max on the 6 speeds are virtually the same. I havent replace the clutch on a 6 speed but about to do it for an 01 AE.... My best suggestion is to actually drive a car that has that type of clutch to see if you like it. I convinced the 01ae guy to go with stock cause that's what he like the best and was used to it. I personally am doing fine with stock and i've convince the 01ae guy to go stock too. It's lasted him 200k miles and that's pretty good in my book.
Re: Anyone had to replace the clutch in their 6-speed yet? (Fezzik)
Yeah my turbo integra has a stage 3 (copper ceramic sprung 6-puck) XTD clutch. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there that would flame XTD, but they actually make a pretty good clutch. It's a little more harsh than I want for the maxima, since I'm planning to keep the engine stock. I'll still want to occasionally autocross it and take it to the dragstrip though. That's why I want to go with a segmented kevlar disc. I saw that XTD makes a carbon kevlar stage 2 for the 350Z/G35 that's quite a bit cheaper than the CM kit. Just didn't know about fitment in the maxima.
Re: Anyone had to replace the clutch in their 6-speed yet? (6spdmax)
I'm sorry I didnt realize I did not answer your question. Must have dozed into my own happyworld. Yes the 350z is a direct bolt up to the 6 speed maxima.. Side note Be care with the shifter linkages.