ZSpeed Clutch Kit?

RanRich · 04-26-2016, 11:45 AM

Does anyone have any experience with their clutch/flywheel kits? As it's a daily driver I'm looking at the 25lb single mass flywheel option, and comparing it with the JWT nodular iron clutch/flywheel kit. Also looking to do the HD CSC upgrade if anyone has any experience pairing it with either of the two.

Any input on either kit is welcome!

TheG37Stig · 04-27-2016, 09:16 PM

I don't have a Z, but do have a G. I have purchased a bunch of parts from Joe at ZSpeed, clutch kit being one of my firsts. I am using the South Bend clutch kit with a 19lb flywheel and no problems. HD CSC works great for me too. My kit had everything including fluids, lines and CSC.

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PongSanity · 04-29-2016, 06:55 AM

I too have a G and a south bend stg 3 clutch and a 14lb flywheel with the ZSPEED csc.... Came with everything.

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MarksZ34 · 04-29-2016, 01:27 PM

I bought my 09 Sport at auction so not sure what was done and was not...

Car already has swift springs, spacers and other mods.

Is there a way to tell externally if an aftermarket CSC HD has already been installed?

Rusty · 04-29-2016, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MarksZ34

I bought my 09 Sport at auction so not sure what was done and was not...

Car already has swift springs, spacers and other mods.

Is there a way to tell externally if an aftermarket CSC HD has already been installed?

Look at the tranny on the driver's side, and see if there is any steel braided lines going into and out of the tranny. Pictures in the link as to what it should look like.

ZSpeed Performance Replacment HD Clutch CSC Heavy Duty Slave Cylinder Kit

solidus · 04-29-2016, 02:23 PM

I have the Southbend Stage 3 with the 19lb flywheel HD CSC and quiet disk option. There is no noticeable increase in chatter and the shop that did the install said the only snag they hit was installing the CMC which was a little more of a bear than they expected. Other than that I'm on mile 350 of break in which is great because I should have everything in for my Boosted Performance install in within the next two weeks or so.

MarksZ34 · 04-29-2016, 02:45 PM

Thx Rusty! Have to check it out next week when I remove the wheels for Powder Coating.

PS - I'm 58 so add another to the old farts' club lol.

ARrado15 · 04-29-2016, 05:27 PM

I also purchased my car from a dealer and did not know what was done to it. I ended up ordering a Z1 clutch combo kit with their mid-weight flywheel, and absolutely love it. Surprisingly when I took the tranny off, there was a 14lb lightweight flywheel already installed, but had pretty bad burn marks so I replaced it.

RanRich · 05-02-2016, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ARrado15

I also purchased my car from a dealer and did not know what was done to it. I ended up ordering a Z1 clutch combo kit with their mid-weight flywheel, and absolutely love it. Surprisingly when I took the tranny off, there was a 14lb lightweight flywheel already installed, but had pretty bad burn marks so I replaced it.

Did you swap it in yourself then? I looked at this kit as well. Hows the noise/drivablilty?

#1 reason I haven't picked Southbend is due to the price. A well-spec'd full kit for $1400?? No thanks. A JWT kit is $530, and even with all the fluids and HD CSC you'll still save a couple hundred with it (to spend on an RJM pedal)

N0SL3N · 05-02-2016, 07:11 PM

I have a zspeed clutch (still at stock power level) and RJM pedal and the feel is so much better than stock. Slight noise at idle but really minimal. Definitely recommend it.

ARrado15 · 05-02-2016, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RanRich

Did you swap it in yourself then? I looked at this kit as well. Hows the noise/drivablilty?

#1 reason I haven't picked Southbend is due to the price. A well-spec'd full kit for $1400?? No thanks. A JWT kit is $530, and even with all the fluids and HD CSC you'll still save a couple hundred with it (to spend on an RJM pedal)

Yea I did everything myself. Took one weekends worth as I needed to get a pneumatic impact wrench to take off the flywheel bolts. I ended up getting the flywheel, clutch, master cylinder, HD CSC, stainless steel clutch line, and all the fluids for like $1,300.

As for the noise its a little quieter than the 14lb but not too noisy overall. I couldn't tell you how much more noise it produces over stock as I haven't driven one stock. If it helps, I dealt with the 14lb flywheel for 6 months when I thought it was stock and honestly thought it was just how it was suppose to sound. Never really bothered me until I turned my A/C on at stoplights

ARrado15 · 05-02-2016, 11:02 PM

Also, If you do go with Z1 and plan on using the Zspeed HD CSC, the Z1 Clutch line is not compatible. You have to get the ZSpeed Clutch line to work with the Zspeed HD CSC

Joe@ZSpeed · 05-03-2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ARrado15

Also, If you do go with Z1 and plan on using the Zspeed HD CSC, the Z1 Clutch line is not compatible. You have to get the ZSpeed Clutch line to work with the Zspeed HD CSC

You can use the OEM line or our Insulated stainless line, Our line is identical to stock fitment wise but with a little added length so it sits further away from the hot exhaust.
You are correct about the Z1 line being incompatible though, I believe they sell the older 350Z DE line for the HR VHR replacement.

ARrado15 · 05-03-2016, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe@ZSpeed

You can use the OEM line or our Insulated stainless line, Our line is identical to stock fitment wise but with a little added length so it sits further away from the hot exhaust.
You are correct about the Z1 line being incompatible though, I believe they sell the older 350Z DE line for the HR VHR replacement.

Yea i'm not sure which one they use, but one end of the line is stock, and the other is a banjo fitting like you'd find on a brake.

solidus · 05-03-2016, 05:45 PM

Joe@Zspeed,
I want to say thanks for the help with FedEx a couple weeks back. Really helped out.

04-26-2016, 11:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
RanRich Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 425 Drives: 09 PG Sport M6 Rep Power: 3372	ZSpeed Clutch Kit? Does anyone have any experience with their clutch/flywheel kits? As it's a daily driver I'm looking at the 25lb single mass flywheel option, and comparing it with the JWT nodular iron clutch/flywheel kit. Also looking to do the HD CSC upgrade if anyone has any experience pairing it with either of the two. Any input on either kit is welcome! __________________ AAM \| Dynosty \| Ecutek \| Eibach \| Hawk \| H&R \| Nismo \| Stillen \| Stoptech \| Z1

04-29-2016, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
MarksZ34 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 112 Drives: 09 370z M6 Sport Rep Power: 9	Csc hd? I bought my 09 Sport at auction so not sure what was done and was not... Car already has swift springs, spacers and other mods. Is there a way to tell externally if an aftermarket CSC HD has already been installed?

04-29-2016, 02:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
solidus Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 694 Drives: 15' Nismo Black 6MT Rep Power: 10081	I have the Southbend Stage 3 with the 19lb flywheel HD CSC and quiet disk option. There is no noticeable increase in chatter and the shop that did the install said the only snag they hit was installing the CMC which was a little more of a bear than they expected. Other than that I'm on mile 350 of break in which is great because I should have everything in for my Boosted Performance install in within the next two weeks or so. jax4557 and JulietWhiskey like this.

04-29-2016, 05:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
ARrado15 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 96 Drives: 370z M6 Rep Power: 17	I also purchased my car from a dealer and did not know what was done to it. I ended up ordering a Z1 clutch combo kit with their mid-weight flywheel, and absolutely love it. Surprisingly when I took the tranny off, there was a 14lb lightweight flywheel already installed, but had pretty bad burn marks so I replaced it. __________________ Stillen G3, Stillen CBE, Berk HFC, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers, PW:JDM Knob, RJM Clutch Assembly, Z1 Clutch & Flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, Stillen Oil Cooler

05-02-2016, 07:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
N0SL3N Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 376 Drives: 2009 PG 370z 6MT Rep Power: 35	I have a zspeed clutch (still at stock power level) and RJM pedal and the feel is so much better than stock. Slight noise at idle but really minimal. Definitely recommend it. RanRich likes this. __________________ \| Akuma \| Motordyne \| Z1 \| NST \| CNT \| Stillen \| Avant Garde \| RJM \| Performix \| Tint \| LED \| GTR \| Nissan \|

04-27-2016, 09:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
TheG37Stig Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Northern VA Posts: 3 Drives: 2008 G37S Blk 6MT Rep Power: 9	I don't have a Z, but do have a G. I have purchased a bunch of parts from Joe at ZSpeed, clutch kit being one of my firsts. I am using the South Bend clutch kit with a 19lb flywheel and no problems. HD CSC works great for me too. My kit had everything including fluids, lines and CSC. Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

04-29-2016, 06:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
PongSanity Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Virgin Islands Posts: 261 Drives: '09 G37s KH3 6MT Rep Power: 11	I too have a G and a south bend stg 3 clutch and a 14lb flywheel with the ZSPEED csc.... Came with everything. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-29-2016, 02:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
MarksZ34 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: North Carolina Posts: 112 Drives: 09 370z M6 Sport Rep Power: 9	Thx Rusty! Have to check it out next week when I remove the wheels for Powder Coating. PS - I'm 58 so add another to the old farts' club lol.

05-02-2016, 11:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
ARrado15 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 96 Drives: 370z M6 Rep Power: 17	Also, If you do go with Z1 and plan on using the Zspeed HD CSC, the Z1 Clutch line is not compatible. You have to get the ZSpeed Clutch line to work with the Zspeed HD CSC __________________ Stillen G3, Stillen CBE, Berk HFC, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers, PW:JDM Knob, RJM Clutch Assembly, Z1 Clutch & Flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, Stillen Oil Cooler

05-03-2016, 05:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
solidus Track Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 694 Drives: 15' Nismo Black 6MT Rep Power: 10081	Joe@Zspeed, I want to say thanks for the help with FedEx a couple weeks back. Really helped out.

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