What clutch are the turbo people running?

98intrigue · 03-31-2011, 12:59 AM

If I ever go FI down the road, I would definitely upgrade the clutch/flywheel setup.

On my old turbo G35, I ran an ACT 6-puck clutch and Fidanza flywheel. Granted the car made under 400wtq, the clutch NEVER slipped for the 50k miles it was boosted.

I'm curious to know what all you turbo guys/gals (wishful thinking) are running for clutch setups? I've seen a lot builds with the OS Giken, but I think that's a bit overkill.

JDMFairlady21 · 03-31-2011, 10:28 AM

Unfortunately not much clutch choices that would hold the torque and be nice enough to be daily driven... i've tried them all on my old z33 TT.

We literally just tried to see if we can do TT installs without a clutch in the beginning, on Nigel's car. didnt do too well, lol Lasted about 150miles on it.

With clutches, you get what you pay for... even with the abuse that I put my old Z33 through, was making about 474rwhp and 47x tq, the Giken twin disc was perfectly fine. plus i drove from nassau county to work in suffolk county then to the upper west side of manhattan EVERYDAY, in traffic!

if i get bold enough, i'd take a pic of my left and right legs, they're still proportional

the engagement and pedal feel was slightly stiffer than stock but not overkill like a 6 puck would be

DIGItonium · 03-31-2011, 10:41 AM

I ordered a Southbend DXD Stage 4 with new flywheel along with an HD CSC kit. I don't now much about this stuff, but my car will be a daily driven boosted car pushing around 420-470 whp.

JDMFairlady21 · 03-31-2011, 10:51 AM

which HD CSC did you order?

Billy02987 · 03-31-2011, 01:29 PM

I will be running the JWT clutch/flywheel combo with the concept Z heavy duty CSC. My install should be getting done the first or second week of April, so I'll let you know how the setup feels.

DIGItonium · 03-31-2011, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDMFairlady21

which HD CSC did you order?

HD CSC ordered from ZSpeed. I wonder if Concept Z is selling the same product. It comes prefitted with ss lines, so there is no need to purchase a clutch line upgrade.

Billy02987 · 03-31-2011, 02:34 PM

This is the one I have:

RCZ · 03-31-2011, 03:20 PM

I have a southbend stage 4 and it feels great and is supposedly good for 600+wtq

Also, its easy on the CSC. I've had a factory CSC in there for several thousand boosted miles already and no problems.

Brazilbro · 03-31-2011, 03:40 PM

I have stock clutch and flywheel with over 2k boosted miles.. and holding strong

zzdudaka · 04-05-2011, 09:27 PM

Jdm. Are you saying the os giken was good? Sorry, but your post confused me a bit.

98intrigue · 04-05-2011, 10:52 PM

Just to let everyone know, I purchased an ACT 6puck clutch and Fidanza 15lb flywheel.

corner3garage · 04-06-2011, 02:00 PM

We like to use ACT 6 pucks also!

98intrigue · 04-06-2011, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corner3garage

We like to use ACT 6 pucks also!

Have you installed any on a 370z/g37? I'm curious how the stock CSC has held up.

JB-370z · 04-06-2011, 06:50 PM

Still Running Stock Clutch

toner123 · 04-06-2011, 07:06 PM

same here stock clutch ftmfw I paid for it so I am going to burn it up lol

03-31-2011, 12:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	What clutch are the turbo people running? If I ever go FI down the road, I would definitely upgrade the clutch/flywheel setup. On my old turbo G35, I ran an ACT 6-puck clutch and Fidanza flywheel. Granted the car made under 400wtq, the clutch NEVER slipped for the 50k miles it was boosted. I'm curious to know what all you turbo guys/gals (wishful thinking) are running for clutch setups? I've seen a lot builds with the OS Giken, but I think that's a bit overkill. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

03-31-2011, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
JDMFairlady21 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LI, NY Posts: 348 Drives: 03 Z33 TT Redline Rep Power: 16	Unfortunately not much clutch choices that would hold the torque and be nice enough to be daily driven... i've tried them all on my old z33 TT. We literally just tried to see if we can do TT installs without a clutch in the beginning, on Nigel's car. didnt do too well, lol Lasted about 150miles on it. With clutches, you get what you pay for... even with the abuse that I put my old Z33 through, was making about 474rwhp and 47x tq, the Giken twin disc was perfectly fine. plus i drove from nassau county to work in suffolk county then to the upper west side of manhattan EVERYDAY, in traffic! if i get bold enough, i'd take a pic of my left and right legs, they're still proportional the engagement and pedal feel was slightly stiffer than stock but not overkill like a 6 puck would be __________________ [

03-31-2011, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	I ordered a Southbend DXD Stage 4 with new flywheel along with an HD CSC kit. I don't now much about this stuff, but my car will be a daily driven boosted car pushing around 420-470 whp. __________________

03-31-2011, 10:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
JDMFairlady21 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LI, NY Posts: 348 Drives: 03 Z33 TT Redline Rep Power: 16	which HD CSC did you order? __________________ [

03-31-2011, 01:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Billy02987 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South FL Posts: 975 Drives: 2010 GT-R Rep Power: 19	I will be running the JWT clutch/flywheel combo with the concept Z heavy duty CSC. My install should be getting done the first or second week of April, so I'll let you know how the setup feels. __________________ 2010 GT-R 2009 GTM TT 370Z-SOLD

03-31-2011, 02:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
Billy02987 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South FL Posts: 975 Drives: 2010 GT-R Rep Power: 19	This is the one I have: __________________ 2010 GT-R 2009 GTM TT 370Z-SOLD

03-31-2011, 03:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	I have a southbend stage 4 and it feels great and is supposedly good for 600+wtq Also, its easy on the CSC. I've had a factory CSC in there for several thousand boosted miles already and no problems.

03-31-2011, 03:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
Brazilbro A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,131 Drives: Juke/240Z Rep Power: 848	I have stock clutch and flywheel with over 2k boosted miles.. and holding strong ReflectingG0d likes this. __________________ Juke AWD/240Z SR20 08 Evo 10(Stage 2) SOLD Fastest Sport 6spd 370Z 11.8 @126.5SOLD

04-05-2011, 09:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
zzdudaka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Carolina Age: 49 Posts: 130 Drives: 40th AnniverZary 370 Rep Power: 15	Jdm. Are you saying the os giken was good? Sorry, but your post confused me a bit. __________________ Happy Z Motoring! zzdudaka 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z #357

04-05-2011, 10:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	Just to let everyone know, I purchased an ACT 6puck clutch and Fidanza 15lb flywheel. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

04-06-2011, 02:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
corner3garage The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 9,879 Drives: 240sx, 350z, 370z Rep Power: 35	We like to use ACT 6 pucks also! __________________ Corner3motorsports.com

04-06-2011, 06:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Still Running Stock Clutch ReflectingG0d likes this. __________________ ll Baker Tuning ll GTM ll Powerhouse Amuse ll HKS ll Up-Rev ll iForged ll AP Racing ll Pioneer ll SPL ll Bride ll Top Secret ll OS Giken ll GTM Stage 2 Twin Turboed 370z (First in Texas, Thanks To Baker Tuning)

04-06-2011, 07:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
toner123 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: chesapeake va Age: 39 Posts: 823 Drives: TT 370z Touring/SP Rep Power: 16	same here stock clutch ftmfw I paid for it so I am going to burn it up lol

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