Clutch and Flywheel Replacement

DemandedAce · 10-10-2015, 04:03 PM

Hey everyone,

I have a question on clutch/flywheel swapping. I bought my 2011 370z and it came with an aftermarket stage 2 clutch/flywheel setup, however, I am really not a fan of the chatter that comes along with it. As a result, I'm looking to replace it with the South Bend clutch kit with Silent Disk option. I am curious if any of you know if the flywheel will need to be replaced as well, since the car already has an aftermarket flywheel in place will I be able to get away with just the stage 2 kit here or will I need to go with the full kit (flywheel included) here?

Thanks so much in advance for any/all advice!

TreeSemdyZee · 10-11-2015, 02:55 AM

I"ve got the stage 2 with the light flywheel.
My guess is that you have a light flywheel also and that is causing your chatter.
Lighter flywheel=less "smoothness". When you drop from a 30 pound flywheel to a 14.5, there is definitely going to be some chatter.
I have gotten to the point that I enjoy the sound.

DemandedAce · 10-11-2015, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

I"ve got the stage 2 with the light flywheel.
My guess is that you have a light flywheel also and that is causing your chatter.
Lighter flywheel=less "smoothness". When you drop from a 30 pound flywheel to a 14.5, there is definitely going to be some chatter.
I have gotten to the point that I enjoy the sound.

Hmm, so the problem is really with the flywheel versus the clutch, so replacing the flywheel in lieu of the clutch *should* relieve some of the clatter (if not all)?

I'm glad that you were able to reach that point, it certainly is a nice performance boost to have it but I just can't stand it and I do a lot of low speed driving so I/pedestrians hear it a lot and it's kind of embarrassing for me to be honest. Driving the nice looking car and everything then it opens up and sounds like marbles in a can haha

DOOMMONKEY777 · 10-11-2015, 07:46 AM

I love em marbles in my can, VVRRROOOOMMmmmmm..........

TreeSemdyZee · 10-11-2015, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DemandedAce

Hmm, so the problem is really with the flywheel versus the clutch, so replacing the flywheel in lieu of the clutch *should* relieve some of the clatter (if not all)?

I'm glad that you were able to reach that point, it certainly is a nice performance boost to have it but I just can't stand it and I do a lot of low speed driving so I/pedestrians hear it a lot and it's kind of embarrassing for me to be honest. Driving the nice looking car and everything then it opens up and sounds like marbles in a can haha

The chatter can be kind of annoying, but can be overcome with technique. What I like is the marbles when you romp on it. Not to mention the acceleration gains with the lighter flywheel.
It's been almost a year, so I can't really remember what it sounded like before.
You might talk to Joe at Zspeed and get his feedback. He's very knowledgable and a real nice guy.

DemandedAce · 10-11-2015, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

The chatter can be kind of annoying, but can be overcome with technique. What I like is the marbles when you romp on it. Not to mention the acceleration gains with the lighter flywheel.
It's been almost a year, so I can't really remember what it sounded like before.
You might talk to Joe at Zspeed and get his feedback. He's very knowledgable and a real nice guy.

Thanks man, much appreciated. I'll see if I can reach out to him and get his thoughts

azza12311 · 10-11-2015, 07:46 PM

Has anyone used the nismo clutch and flywheel kit. I have my eyes open on nismo
double plate clutch as well

ban25 · 10-12-2015, 05:26 PM

I have the South Bend Stage 3 kit with the silent disc and one-piece flywheel and I love it! That said, I doubt it is quieter than what you have right now. If you want to get rid of the chatter, your best bet is to go back to the OEM dual-mass flywheel.

JARblue · 10-12-2015, 05:32 PM

I second the suggestion to speak with Joe at ZSpeed. Tell him what you've got and what you want. He'll tell you whether you need to replace more than just the flywheel. He'll also give you great prices on pretty much whatever you need

ROBERT1183 · 10-13-2015, 07:58 AM

Whatever you do, dont buy the spec twin disc. Its horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!

jwick · 10-13-2015, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ROBERT1183

Whatever you do, dont buy the spec twin disc. Its horrible!!!!!!!!!!!!

Better yet...Don't buy any Spec Clutch period!!!!

PEPI · 10-14-2015, 11:09 AM

Check out Exedy range of flywheels and organic clutch set ups

10-10-2015, 04:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
DemandedAce Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: East Coast Posts: 42 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 14	Clutch and Flywheel Replacement Hey everyone, I have a question on clutch/flywheel swapping. I bought my 2011 370z and it came with an aftermarket stage 2 clutch/flywheel setup, however, I am really not a fan of the chatter that comes along with it. As a result, I'm looking to replace it with the South Bend clutch kit with Silent Disk option. I am curious if any of you know if the flywheel will need to be replaced as well, since the car already has an aftermarket flywheel in place will I be able to get away with just the stage 2 kit here or will I need to go with the full kit (flywheel included) here? Thanks so much in advance for any/all advice!

10-11-2015, 07:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	I love em marbles in my can, VVRRROOOOMMmmmmm.......... TreeSemdyZee likes this. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

10-12-2015, 05:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
ban25 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF, CA Posts: 339 Drives: 17 C7 Z06 M7 Rep Power: 66	I have the South Bend Stage 3 kit with the silent disc and one-piece flywheel and I love it! That said, I doubt it is quieter than what you have right now. If you want to get rid of the chatter, your best bet is to go back to the OEM dual-mass flywheel. __________________ 2017 Corvette Z06 7MT \| 1LE \| Stage 3 \| DSCSport

10-12-2015, 05:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	I second the suggestion to speak with Joe at ZSpeed. Tell him what you've got and what you want. He'll tell you whether you need to replace more than just the flywheel. He'll also give you great prices on pretty much whatever you need Rahul718 likes this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

10-13-2015, 07:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
ROBERT1183 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: ROCKAWAY NJ Posts: 458 Drives: 2011 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 12	Whatever you do, dont buy the spec twin disc. Its horrible!!!!!!!!!!!! jwick likes this. __________________ Aam competition twin turbo 540whp @ 9psi

10-11-2015, 02:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
TreeSemdyZee Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kentuck-IANA Age: 60 Posts: 4,885 Drives: '09 370 & ‘14 Juke Rep Power: 27409	I"ve got the stage 2 with the light flywheel. My guess is that you have a light flywheel also and that is causing your chatter. Lighter flywheel=less "smoothness". When you drop from a 30 pound flywheel to a 14.5, there is definitely going to be some chatter. I have gotten to the point that I enjoy the sound.

10-11-2015, 07:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
azza12311 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: australia Posts: 153 Drives: nissan 370z ,r34 Rep Power: 10	Has anyone used the nismo clutch and flywheel kit. I have my eyes open on nismo double plate clutch as well

10-14-2015, 11:09 AM	#12 (permalink)
PEPI Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Darwin NT Australia Posts: 152 Drives: 2009 370z Sports 6MT Rep Power: 14	Check out Exedy range of flywheels and organic clutch set ups __________________ Chicane Yellow 370z 6MT Touring + Yellow THE ZED .... functional motoring with attitude.

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