normal clutch???

280z/300zx · 11-23-2009, 10:08 PM

Hey guys, just wondering if this is normal. I've noticed since I've had my 370z that there is a whirring noise coming from under the car and when I put the clutch in it goes away. I know the Z makes a little more noise compared to other cars but wanted to make sure this was normal for the Z. The only reason I was concerned is because the car is much quieter with the clutch pushed in. With the clutch in the car just purrs and you can hear the exhuast much better. With the clutch out the whirring noise really masks the engine and exhuast notes. Input please. thank you

Dpeters · 11-23-2009, 10:16 PM

Not sure if it helps, but I had a lightweight flywheel installed on my 350z and had to explain to everyone the rattling noise, when the clutch was let out, was designed to be there. Certain performance clutches can have various noises that you would not normally find in standard vehicles.

m4a1mustang · 11-24-2009, 03:07 PM

Totally normal.

FuszNissan · 11-24-2009, 03:11 PM

I believe it's the throw out bearing or roller bearing, can't remember which, but it's normal noise.

11-23-2009, 10:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	normal clutch??? Hey guys, just wondering if this is normal. I've noticed since I've had my 370z that there is a whirring noise coming from under the car and when I put the clutch in it goes away. I know the Z makes a little more noise compared to other cars but wanted to make sure this was normal for the Z. The only reason I was concerned is because the car is much quieter with the clutch pushed in. With the clutch in the car just purrs and you can hear the exhuast much better. With the clutch out the whirring noise really masks the engine and exhuast notes. Input please. thank you

11-24-2009, 03:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Totally normal. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

11-24-2009, 03:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I believe it's the throw out bearing or roller bearing, can't remember which, but it's normal noise. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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11-23-2009, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dpeters Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 88 Drives: 2009 Nismo PG 370Z Rep Power: 16	Not sure if it helps, but I had a lightweight flywheel installed on my 350z and had to explain to everyone the rattling noise, when the clutch was let out, was designed to be there. Certain performance clutches can have various noises that you would not normally find in standard vehicles.