Just Wondering (clutches)

Post by **azrps13** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

I was wondering, since the RB was based off the CA, would the RB clutch work on a CA?

Post by **alfred183** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

iirc, the RB clutch is like a 300ZX clutch, so I don't think it would work. The USDM clutch that works on the CA is the one off a CA18ET 200SX...

Post by **azrps13** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

Do they have after market clutches for the et?

Post by **91rs13** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

What about the AP Paddle Clutch the Brits are using.

Has anyone had experience with this?

Post by **alfred183** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

I'm using a ca18et hyperclutch 6puck I bought from cuzan0. it's awesome

Post by **USDM_OneVia** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

Spec makes clutches for the CA18DET.

Buy mine! Stage 1, brand new in the box. 285 to your door.

Joe

Post by **paul_s13** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

91rs13 wrote:What about the AP Paddle Clutch the Brits are using.

Has anyone had experience with this?

The part number is CP6454-9 some people get good mileage out of them but mine only lasted 6000 miles but I used to drive like ****head

but the nismo cover help to finish it off too.

The best thing is AP will recondition it for a very reasonable price when it wears out.

Post by **azrps13** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

USDM_OneVia wrote:Spec makes clutches for the CA18DET.

Buy mine! Stage 1, brand new in the box. 285 to your door.

Joe

How long will you have it?Need $$$ + engineWhat type of clutch

Post by **cuzan0** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

i can get you a 6 puck sprung kit for 315.00 shipped

Post by **ca18detsilvia** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

i have that clutch, i'm very happy with it, the clutch pedal feels somewhat similar to stock, but alittle more firm, my frined has a spec stage 3 and it engages wierd. the hyperclutch grabes like a mofo, i'm really happy with it, it comes w/ a real nice closed throwout bearing, the ones that come w/ the spec clutches are not nearly as nice, i suggest giving the hyperclutch a try, i'm sure you wont be disapointed

Post by **azrps13** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

cuzanO, do you have a shop? Because im not ready to buy right now, maybe a week.

Post by **USDM_OneVia** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

azrps13 wrote:How long will you have it?Need $$$ + engineWhat type of clutch

I will have it until someone buys it!

My stock clutch was good enough to be reused, and the FedEX guy showed up right when I had the motor already bolted down in the car.

I am pulling the motor again this Spring to add some new parts to it, plus I am going to need a stronger clutch.

This is a Spec Clutch, stage 1, holds about 285 ft/lbs before it will slip. Very nice piece. I bought it brand new for 290 shipped and I am willing to work on the price with anyone who is interested.

Remember.... brand new still in the box, never been opened.

Joe

Post by **float_6969** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

I have a SPEC Stage 3 clutch and I love it!

Post by **cuzan0** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

azrps13 wrote:cuzanO, do you have a shop? Because im not ready to buy right now, maybe a week.

azrps13, just email me at [email protected] when you are ready to buy 1

Post by **91rs13** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

Cuzano,

How much power can the Hyper clutch handle?

Does anyone have any experience with a lot of standing starts with either the SPEC Stage 3 or the Hyper Clutch? ( I will use the car for AutoX and track days)

How about a source for the Nismo clutch ( or part numbers for my local dealer)

I am waiting until my motor arrives from Dee to see what is in it--but am expecting to have to replace the clutch, so I am trying to see what is available.

Post by **iliketocrash** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

i'm curious to know how much the hyper clutch holds as well.

Post by **cuzan0** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

the clutch kit is good from stock hp to 350hp. alfred183 165rwhp,ca18detsilvia 206rwhp,deffe 300rwhp,and myself are using it . i am at 242rwhp and the clutch isn't slipping at all and it is easy to drive on stop and go traffic.

Post by **NeedCAforS13** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

there's an "OS GIKEN SUPER SINGLE CLUTCH SET " on ebay right now...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...33730

Sean

Post by **Vetal** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

cuzan0, where on the web I can find these clutches?

Post by **NeedCAforS13** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

he sells them... email him:)

Sean

Post by **float_6969** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

I've use the SPEC stage 3 for drag and autocross and have had no problems with it.

Post by **CA19DET** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

Quote »I've use the SPEC stage 3 for drag and autocross and have had no problems with it.[/quote]did you find that the SPEC cover attached to the flywheel securely, i saw the one that exploded on freshalloy and they said it was cause it had less bolts to attach to the flywheel or somehing.. i am very sceptical about these clutches after seeing that one explode, but then again all manufacturers have had failures, especially when it comes to clutches.

Post by **CA19DET** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

Quote »there's an "OS GIKEN SUPER SINGLE CLUTCH SET " on ebay right now...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...33730

Sean[/quote]i may buy this ... hmmmmm

why would someone be selling ti though, unless the motor poped or soemthing was wrong wiht the clutch

Post by **Vetal** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

Because guy needs money I suppose

Post by **Vetal** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

Just found... What do you think of these clutches??? Pretty cheap, and looks like they have clutch for 1.8turbo... Still waiting for reply for them though...http://www.capclutch.com/nis4cyl18l83.htmlTorque figures are respectable...

Post by **Vetal** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

Sorry... Torque figures respectable here:http://www.capclutch.com/20834cyl18lt.html

Post by **float_6969** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

CA19DET wrote:did you find that the SPEC cover attached to the flywheel securely, i saw the one that exploded on freshalloy and they said it was cause it had less bolts to attach to the flywheel or somehing.. i am very sceptical about these clutches after seeing that one explode, but then again all manufacturers have had failures, especially when it comes to clutches.

I know what thread you are referring to, and that guy was a jackass and deserved to have his clutch blow up on him. He didn't break it in like he was supposed to. You MUST MUST MUST MUST break a clutch in properly or it will drastically shorten the life/strength of the clutch. Secondly, he KNEW it was slipping and kept running it anyway. Did you see the pics of the flywheel? He has actually run it so long that it had blued the steel of the flywheel, ALL THE WAY THROUGH TO THE BACK SIDE!!!. That takes A LOT of heat, more than that poor clutch was ever designed to handle. More than probably any clutch was designed to handle. I FIRMLY believe that was due to poor installation/break in. As for having less bolts, that's silly (no offense to you) it's not like the flywheel has extra bolt holes that you can use if you want to, or that spec made a clutch that didn't use all of the holes available. I have a SPEC stage 3 on my car right now that I drive/drift/race/track in. Drifting is hard on clutches and if a clutch is going to slip, that’s when it will do so, and I've NEVER had mine even think about slipping. And I'm very confident that when I get my S14 BB T28 on the car and turn the boost up to 12-14psi, it's not going to slip then either. The SPEC unit is good. Ignore the single incident of failure due to stupidity.

Post by **stealthj** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

i might as well get that from cuzano while the engine is out...

Post by **quest** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

spec had several slipping issues with their stage2 on SRs also, posted on freshalloy.Another spec stg3 exploded on a t3/t4 starion ~7weeks ago... not the kinda stuff u wanna hear.

Post by **float_6969** » Tue Dec 30, 2003 10:02 am

Well I guess I have a freak SPEC clutch that doesn't slip or blow up. Lucky me I guess...

Just Wondering (clutches)

Just Wondering (clutches)

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