westcoast-turbo clutch

[Iamjohnhayes]

has anyone bought a clutch from westcoast-turbo.com? is it something that they produce themselves or does anyone know who makes the clutches they sell for the ka?

[Chezedik]

No, but I know the blink up top about a T3/T04b isn't worth it. Although, I almost broke my wrist trying to rebuild mine, it may save you a hospital bill.

[Florida240sx]

If you plan for big horspower get the rps from marty @ injected. Or just go with an act/spec

[Iamjohnhayes]

No, but I know the blink up top about a T3/T04b isn't worth it. Although, I almost broke my wrist trying to rebuild mine, it may save you a hospital bill.

what would you consider a good price for a new/refurb t3/t04b?

and the only reason i ask about the clutch is that im more than sure my stock clutch (which is about 18 years old) is going to be fried by the end of the month after i go ka-t. i just thought it looked awful cheap and was just really asking about the quality.

[Iamjohnhayes]

hey florida you wouldn't happen to know the torque capacity of the clutch for the ka

[Rookieca18det]

How much are you looking to spend because my friend just got a centerforce ka clutch for his ca18det and I think he only paid like $230 for it(maybe a lil more).

[Iamjohnhayes]

for the whole clutch kit?

[hnugen]

go to Ebay and type in "240SX clutch" and you will find the same exact clutch for $149. They sell knockoff **** mostly. Look at all knock-off BOV and wastegate. The prices on the turbo are too good to be true to be true Garrett rebuilds. I'm sure they threw in Chinese components and never balanced them. I'd like to hear some reviews from the people who bought their turbos.

[Iamjohnhayes]

i don't buy ebay garbage. yes occassionally you can find a rare good deal on ebay but if its something that is as important as a clutch or brakes,suspension,ect. i'd rather buy the real thing.

[Chezedik]

No, it is a good price, I just mean that I was able to do it cheaper. That is actually a very reasonable price for someone without the means to do it themselves.

[nismofly]

the rps costs like $370 at injected and holds 400 lb ft

[Iamjohnhayes]

so you can use an sr clutch on a ka. it did not know that. sounds cool

[Chezedik]

Yes, but doesn't it require a different flywheel, Do the locating studs line up, if they do, then the maxima/SR flywheel would be an obvious upgrade since there is an extra 1 cm of clutch face.

[nismofly]

rps makes the clutch for the ka

they make a different clutch for the sr, same name just made for the engine

[Chezedik]

Not true, the KA clutch is a 225mm and the SR/Maxima is a 235mm. So it is DEFINATELY a larger clutch, it would be a spectacular occurance to find out that the SR and KA use the same clutch. It would require a FANTASTIC pressure plate, that would have enough friction area to do both discs, but knowing what I know of doing (4 KA) clutch (es), the friction area on the pressure plate is JUST the right size. They are simply not the same.

[Rookieca18det]

This is one that is on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWD1V

[Chezedik]

Good pic, but based on the pic, you cannot tell if it is sprung or not. Plus, they don't give any specs. The basis for a good defense on a lawsuit is the lack of merchantability. So, if they are not a seller of clutches, and they do not include specs, DO NOT CONSIDER BUYING. You have no recourse. Based on the site, I would NEVER buy that clutch. But then again, that is with my marginal education of law.

[C-Kwik]

Not true, the KA clutch is a 225mm and the SR/Maxima is a 235mm. So it is DEFINATELY a larger clutch, it would be a spectacular occurance to find out that the SR and KA use the same clutch. It would require a FANTASTIC pressure plate, that would have enough friction area to do both discs, but knowing what I know of doing (4 KA) clutch (es), the friction area on the pressure plate is JUST the right size. They are simply not the same.

I believe there are several occurrences like this with Nissan clutches. The flywheel would have to be resurfaced with the step located correctly, but there have been some documented cases of interchaging clutch assemblies in this manner. It would open up some possibilities of finding clutches with more holding power with little to no increase in pedal effort as the larger diameter discs would provide more leverage for a given clamping force.

[Chezedik]

That would be fantastic, however, in my limited experience (and research) speaking generally, it is not often the case. That, I guess, is what I am saying.

[nismofly]

an example of that would be the ka clutch i spoke of, holds 400 lb ft

the same clutch for the sr holds 475 lb ft

[Iamjohnhayes]

i also heard you can use a clutch assembly out of a 240z which holds more than the 240sx and is considerably cheaper for the same "stage" ( a "stage 2" z clutch is cheaper than a "stage 2"sx clutch and holds more torque)

does anyone know if this is correct?

and im really not going to worry about resurfacing my flywheel b/c i intend to go with a light weight one.

[A34D4ME]

Ebay does offer name brand stuff as well. They can sell it cheep because they have no overhead.

I've seen ACT clutches for around $375 and some Exeddy clutches. Exeddy makes some really sick **** by the way - multi disk clutches and what not. Check out their web site. I wonder about the "Nismo" ones or "JDM" and all that.

I might buy a knock of BOV or something, but I don't think a knock off clutch would be a good idea.

But if you want name brand, chances are you can get it on Ebay for a good price. If it's a knock off, make them take it back.

[Iamjohnhayes]

ebay is great for brand name stuff b/c i got my emanage ultimate with a full wiring harness for 550 free shipping and it was new in the box still sealed from greddy