what clutch r u running??

[chillmieste]

Just wondering what kind of clutch everyones using on their kats. Which do u think is best for around 300-400hp?Thanks

[scotttak]

im actually using an xtd stage 3 clutch and im running a 57 trim 63 hot side t3/t4 at about 9 pounds. its held up pretty well had it for about maybe a year and a half now? i would just say that if you use this clutch, do so with caution. ive heard some stories about ebay clutches, but decided to take the risk. so i feel its hit or miss with this stuff.

[RideNslidE]

I don't have this yet but when my clutch burns up enough I'm going to get the xtd rb20 lightweight flywheel and a exeedy 350z clutch kit. It all bolts up and should hold roughly 350 hp with stock pedal feel.

[Romeo_rus]

I had XTD stage 3 on my rb25det... and it held great, gave it 500-800 miles to brake in... and then I beat the hell out of it and it held... going to put stage 4 on my ka-t... Dont forget to resurface the flywheel

[zerepdivad]

I'm running an "XTD stage 4" works great for the money. Hasn't let me down.

[TheOne]

i'll be running a competition clutch stg 4 350z clutch w/ lightweight flywheel, should hold ~550 and not have bad pedal feel, but i'll have to get back on that once i finish gettin parts.

[eazye2000]

I have an F1 flywheel, and it's been great for 3 years. And I'm using an ACT Extreme clutch with a 6-puck disc.

...I'm going to get the xtd rb20 lightweight flywheel and a exeedy 350z clutch kit. It all bolts up and should hold roughly 350 hp with stock pedal feel.

That's what I plan on doing if/when this setup fry's.

What I'm also researching, is if the pickup flywheel will work instead of an RB20 one. I snagged the PP and disc off my buddy's the other day when we swapped it, so I'm going to buy a 350z clutch and compare if the pattern is the same. I'll update when I get some results. I don't do the 'i saw it online so it's gotta be true' ....

[r3v_v3ng3]

xtd stage 4 lol but its doing its job

[RideNslidE]

the only problem Ive heard about the truck flywheels is weight, they weigh more than the ka flywheel and combined with a heavier 350z clutch and pp could drag the response down.

with a lightweight flywheel you come in a few pounds less than the original setup, giving a little better response. the total cost that i worked out is just over 400 bucks for everything, still affordable in my opinion.

fyi also the truck uses a 240mm disk the 350z is a 250mm disk, but the rb20 flywheel has enough room to fit the 250mm disk in it. GL

[WDRacing]

SPEC Stg 4, Fidenza flywheel and it feels like stock with the exception of backing out of the garage, at least that's just the way it feels. Only because I have to feather it so much...

[liteemup39496]

waiting for my xtd stg 3 to come in,

currently have exedy stg 1 w/ f1 racing 10.5lbs flywheel

[koukiFC]

spec stg 5 on a f1 11lb fly

[martins_240sx]

white bunny clutch swap held over 400 for me. d21 flywheel and 1983 280zx clutch kit. about 250bucks all total. started slipping in the higher 400s though. i have since purchased the clutchmaster stage 5 unsprung for the 280zx... but my power goals obviously pass yours. stock feel and can be picked up at any auto store.

[Amtk240]

Does anyone know what kind of torque the Nismo clutch and pressure plate with Fidanza flywheel can hold up to? I'm in the beginning stages of going KA-T and I already have these parts. Am I good? I'm looking at going around 300hp.

Sorry for the thread jack.

[biggie]

I'm guessing the Nismo for KA is probably a stage 2 type clutch. 300hp is probably right at its limit, but have never seen a rating on the Nismo clutches.

For reference, I'm running ACT HD setup with Fidanza flywheel. If needing more later, I'll probably go RB flywheel and Z33 clutch.

[Chris28]

I use a stock flywheel and a stage 4 Competition Clutch. I've had it for about a half a year now and it still grabs like it did after break in. Many hours of track use with an emphasis on clutch kicking have been logged and it's still fine. When I swap engines out in a few weeks I'll take pictures of how it looks and post them in this thread if I remember haha.

[CouPe84]

hey guys this is a concern of mine also, currently seeing into a ka-t swap and was wondering what kind of clutch to use......power output is about highs 300s to mid 400s, any ideas

[Chris28]

Any clutch from a reputable manufacturer should be fine, just look at the specs to see what stage clutch works for you.

I suggest looking into South Bend Clutches, a friend of mine uses a South Bend on his ka-t and it's held up for quite a while. Pedal feel is great and it holds quite a lot of power, I believe he's putting out 350 whp.

I like my clutch but the pedal is pretty stiff. It gets old in traffic, but otherwise I enjoy the pedal feel.

[Amtk240]

Chris,

What kind of HP are you putting down? I know HP has basically nothing to do with the clutch as it is all about torque but just curious all the same.

Also, are you planning on attending the Spring BBQ in NoVA from the guys at ma240sx.net on April 24th? What part of NoVA are you in?

My name is Sean BTW.

[scotty-2-forty]

This is mine: ACT Xtreme pressure plate, JUN chromoly flywheel (modified for step height), and a custom 4 puck ceramic "double-sprung" hub clutch disc. I've never had better!



Modified by scotty-2-forty at 3:26 PM 3/2/2010
Modified by scotty-2-forty at 3:27 PM 3/2/2010

[Chris28]

Chris,

What kind of HP are you putting down? I know HP has basically nothing to do with the clutch as it is all about torque but just curious all the same.

Also, are you planning on attending the Spring BBQ in NoVA from the guys at ma240sx.net on April 24th? What part of NoVA are you in?

My name is Sean BTW.

293hp/310 tq. I live near VA Beach, I do some of the Sumospeed events down here. NOVA is a kinda far drive for me, but I'll be there may 29-30th for Drift Nirvana. I'll hit up the regional forums for more info.

/threadjack haha

[martins_240sx]

im telling you! 250 bucks d21 flywheel and 280zx clutchkit is more than capable of handling any amount of power any of you have mentioned...

[GODCHSR]

Stage 5... drives like a daisy though

[CouPe84]

im telling you! 250 bucks d21 flywheel and 280zx clutchkit is more than capable of handling any amount of power any of you have mentioned...

what year 280zx kit though????and pardon my arrogance buts whats. d21???
Modified by CouPe84 at 3:34 PM 3/2/2010

[martins_240sx]

1983 280zx turbo clutch kit. The throw out bearing and pilot are the same. My kit came with the throughout bearing already attached to the housing of the throughout carrier and was stronger. (not cast). Just make sure your flywheel is off the d21 that is 4 cylinders. Some modification needs to be made to the dust cover. You can just bolt it all up and let the flywheel grind off what needs to be modified. It is loud but there are no I'll effects. In my opinion best bang for the buck clutch. Plus when the clutch does go bad eventually, it cost like 125 bucks to replace.

[scotty-2-forty]

im telling you! 250 bucks d21 flywheel and 280zx clutchkit is more than capable of handling any amount of power any of you have mentioned...

How so? Have you run this back-to-back with all the others? Not being rude, I'm just asking.

[martins_240sx]

I think you misunderstood what i was saying. all the people asking on here have said that their power goals have been for 300-400. mine didnt even begin to slip until 470ish...If you where asking about my quote about best bang for the buck then, yes i have had other clutches, spec, act, exedy, a couple local clutches and all where way more expensive then the 125 dollar replacement 280zx clutch...All im saying is you cant beat the price of this setup...it holds and does it very well and is cheap.

[scotty-2-forty]

I think you misunderstood what i was saying. all the people asking on here have said that their power goals have been for 300-400. mine didnt even begin to slip until 470ish...If you where asking about my quote about best bang for the buck then, yes i have had other clutches, spec, act, exedy, a couple local clutches and all where way more expensive then the 125 dollar replacement 280zx clutch...All im saying is you cant beat the price of this setup...it holds and does it very well and is cheap.

Gotchya ... thanks for the clarification. OP didn't imply best bang for the buck, so I offered my setup as an opinion for holding power expectations. My setup has held for seldom daily driving and some heavy runs over the past 5 years with no slipping, upwards of 500whp/492ftlbs. The clutch/puck assembly I get done inexpensively locally in Ft. Lauderdale.

[martins_240sx]

yeah i wasnt trying to down talk your setup...just most of these guys want the cheap an easy way out...I tried it because it was supposed to be strong as hell, turns out it was...just not strong enough. thats why ive since gone with the 280zx stage 5...im sure my problems will be cured...

[NismoRacer34]

white bunny is great if you don't really worry about weight, although you can get lighter flywheels and clutches with it, but now your spending more money and the weight is still further out increasing momentum for a given weight.I had stage 2 spec with spec aluminum 9lb flywheel. going ka-t now and ordered stage 3