Originally Posted by
TheClutch -- It would be silly not to throw in a new one. The current OE-grade clutch, though only at half life, has a tendency to slip when dropped between gears at higher revs. I understand that the transmission is fragile and I don't want too much clutch, but surely there's something a little stronger I could use?
Looking for recommendations. Is the old 'Nissan Motorsport' clutch made by Centerforce a good option (and still available)? Should I just use a stiffer pressure plate? Power output is stock and likely to stay that way for awhile.
I used a G-Spec Stage 3 upgrade. LOVE it. Near as I can remember stock, it feels stock.
Here is the Stage 2 upgrade, which includes the B15 disc.
Clutch Kit Bundle, 2.0, Stage 2, Stg 2 : Key Value clutch with 2k SE disc, t/o bearing and clips, ax
That is the least I would do. I did the Stage 3 because of my future planes for a VE.
You cannot go wrong calling Greg V because he knows more about these cars than you ever will. He's dead honest, and will point you in the right direction with solid advice based on your needs.
Originally Posted by
TheMotor Mounts -- Mine are certainly ragged out and I understand this is important to longer transmission life. Anybody have experience with the Energy Suspension motor mount inserts? I notice there are separate sets of Driver/Passenger Side mounts and Front/Rear mounts. Do I need them both? Are there some other mounts I should be considering?
The stock mounts suck and will not even hold up to stock power levels. I went through two (2) sets with a stock DE. They are also relatively expensive, especially that big liquid-filled one.
JWT (Nismo) or Place Racing - The best upgrade options. Harder durometer than Nissan OEM, softer than Prothanes. Like the porridge in the Three Bears "just right." Both types long-discontinued, and
very expensive pre-owned in our Classifieds, and about as easy to find as a unicorn. I've got a set coming my way, for....gulp....$250.00. Second set I've seen in about 5-years become available.
ES Inserts - Old school and lame because you insert them into your ragged-out and dead OEM rubber mounts. Maybe if you bought BNIB Nissan rubber mounts and then inserted the ES mounts...but that would be an expensive PITA. Screw this option.
Prothanes - Completely replace the rubber portion of the OEM mount. You re-use the metal portion of the mount. Inexpensive and very effective. Will certainly cause more rattling and shaking at idle. No issues during normal driving. Holds your tranny and motor firmly in place. You can always just use the Prothanes in the two (2) mounts that resist the torque of the motor. Use OEM Nissan in the other two mounts for a nice compromise. Dave Coleman did this in SCC waaaaaay back in the day (using ES inserts, because Prothanes were not even produced yet).
http://www.sr20-forum.com/suspension-brakes-tech/14833-how-prothane-motor-mounts.html
I used all four (4) Prothanes and never had much of an issue with the extra rattling, got used to it very quickly. I am only upgrading because I have a bigger budget now for modifications, and I am getting ancient in relation to most of you youngsters. With age generally comes a bigger checkbook and less compromise.
Originally Posted by
TheAnything Else? -- Are there other things I should be replacing or upgrading while I'm in there? I saw some Energy Suspension shift linkage bushings for not much coin...
All advice and first-hand knowledge is appreciated.
Do the ES urethane shifter bushing, a no-brainer with zero downside.
Do NOT discount second-hand knowledge IF it comes from an expert, reliable source. Learning something from a book does not make it less factual or informative. It allows you to avoid learning every single thing first-hand which is a hard and expensive way to learn many lessons. The Suspension Thread is all second-hand knowledge from expert, reliable sources. Compiled by me to make sure you don't fuck-up your suspension. Every source is cited, and every source is an actual expert with our chassis. Thank me that it is NOT "your buddy" or some "forum newb" that ignorantly "loves his Drop-zone springs yo!"
Search. Both these topics are covered, re-covered, discussed, and cussed to death.
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Yep. It was that easy.
Every single answer about mounts in this current thread, already covered in full. No kidding.
I'd do "clutch" for you, but you get the idea. Same exact search as above, with "clutch" inserted for "mount." 151 threads, easy as pie to quickly scan through, and at least six (6) threads address this very question. I looked.
Now....if you still have specific questions
after searching, then feel free to start a new thread.
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Shawn B