for the turbo guys

[star2nv]

When adding the sfr turbo the a 3.5 does the clutch need to be upgraded? Will you burn up the stock clutch

[Ranga14]

Depends on how much boost you run at. If you run low then you should be ok. The clutch should be ok for awhile though but I'd recommend swapping it out at some point.

[star2nv]

i cant seem to find a upgraded clutch, is there one out there? is your turbo the kit that speed force racing sells?

[Ranga14]

Spec Clutch makes ours... I actually have their flywheel...
http://www.specclutch.com/cars/Nissan/A ... 008/Single

Further info on each product:
http://www.specclutch.com/products

... and yes, I have the SFR kit but I purchased it from a guy on here for like almost half the price after he upgraded to a Z.

[star2nv]

Do you know how many labor hours the clutch was and if possible the turbo.the place I am looking at is 14 for the clutch and 20 for the turbo

[wade001]

20 hrs for the turbo maybe. But 14 for the clutch? I doubt it. maybe 10 or so. Ill look it up tomorrow for you

[Ranga14]

Well, they have to take the transmission out to get to the clutch but 14 does sound like a bit overkill. I'll talk to my shop on what they think... As for the turbo, I had it installed for $1400 total. Can't remember how many hours that was though.

[star2nv]

the guy is trying to quote it high he said so there wont be any shock at the end,this will be the first altima they have done,so yea they are 20 hours at 85.00 an hour comes to 1700 for the turbo in stall.was there any other hidden cost that i might find along the weay?

[Ranga14]

The only other thing I had done was install a temp gauge for the cvt transmission cooler when I had the CVT but that doesn't apply to you.

As for the clutch, I don't know yet. Haven't had the chance to talk to my shop yet.

[suprspinner]

how long did your CVT last ranga? what was the cause of its death?

[Ranga14]

how long did your CVT last ranga? what was the cause of its death?

Well, it never fully died to be honest. I could still drive it... From what my transmission shop told me the belt probably got stretched a bit due to the torque so that's why I was experiencing some slippage when driving it. But the first sign of it appeared about 6 months after the turbo install.

[suprspinner]

so the CVT really cant handle anything... the swap is a must then?

[Ranga14]

so the CVT really cant handle anything... the swap is a must then?

There's one guy in Cali that had his turbo put on a little before mine and he's holding up fine. But from what I know he's the only one that has held up.

[suprspinner]

do they make a stronger belt? what if you kept the PSI low?

[Ranga14]

Yes I believe they do. I hear the 2013+ altimas will have stronger/improved CVT's so that will help some but I'd be hesitate about boosting it unless you seriously upgrade the CVT.

[suprspinner]

can the CVT be upgraded?

[Ranga14]

New belt, upgrade the torque convertor and get a transmission cooler. Those are really the main options but good luck finding a place that is knowledgeable on the CVT, it won't be easy.

[suprspinner]

damn, do you think when the new cvt comes out it can be swapped into my car?

[Ranga14]

Man I have no idea! :\

[2012ALTIMA3.5L]

New belt, upgrade the torque convertor and get a transmission cooler. Those are really the main options but good luck finding a place that is knowledgeable on the CVT, it won't be easy.

Where can you find these things? Ive been looking for a thicker / new belt, and a higher output torque convertor, but can't see it anywhere.

[Ranga14]

SFR knows, lulz... Besides them, I'd just call around local transmission shops and hope that you'll find one that could help you.

[Ranga14]

Updated: total hours for clutch install should be 12.3 hours, most shops will quote that however a Nissan tech friend tells me it's actually 10 hours. But if you have a turbo kit like me then 12.3 sounds right.

[blazerk5drew]

Updated: total hours for clutch install should be 12.3 hours, most shops will quote that however a Nissan tech friend tells me it's actually 10 hours. But if you have a turbo kit like me then 12.3 sounds right.

So for clerification, you swapped to a 6sp and you have a spec clutch and flywheel?....I am looking to get rid of the lousy stock setup and put something aftermarket in on my 2007 sedan 3.5 6 spd.....I have heard no feedback on if the spec clutch or flywheel actually fits. I want a single mass clutch with slightly more bite than stock....could you fill me in please.

[Ranga14]

To clarify, the SPEC flywheel DOES NOT fit our cars! I had to return mine and did get a refund.

I am not sure on the SPEC clutch since I didn't order one but my guess is that it won't fit either. If you go to their site they don't even have anything listed for the 3.5 anymore so my guess is that they realized it didn't fit at one point for our year model range and took it down.

[H3llRazr]

Honestly, the cvt are not meant for boost unless the come out of the factory with a turbo and are built for the extra power output. For the price of a new upgraded cvt just upgrade to a 6 spd mt. A lot of money will be saved in the long run.

[Ranga14]

No, trade the car in for an MT equipped car or another MT car rather than going through the costly swap.