B14 Clutch Options....mine died.
b14 which is NOT a daily driver (dd).
VE with 175whp and 143 tq on the dyno (so essentially a stock or mild VE).
Rev limiter set at 8200 rpm and it does see that often.
Primarily use of this car: ROAD COURSE a few times a year (Like Road Atlanta) and SPIRITED DRIVING AROUND BACKROADS. I want to take the car on the strip (1/4 mile) a couple times a year as well.
Previous owner installed a 6 puck clutch and lightened flywheel (ebay, yah I know) and I assume the clutch springs failed based on reading about these failures. The clutch was making a weird noise and the now will not disengage completely. Had to limp it back home. I must say that the 6 puck clutch grabbed VERY well. Very tough AND rough engagement which is fine because the car is NOT a daily driver.
Having never tackled a FWD clutch before this will be my first. HOWEVER, i'm not a rookie to changing clutches on RWD.
OPTIONS:
I need a DISC and Pressure Plate (PP). I plan to get a NEW OEM Nissan Cable.
I need a setup that will NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT slip with 175whp and some aggressive driving behavior.
I don't want to spend a bunch on a clutch. I was thinking about a b15 disc and PP, but I'm concerned that it will not last long OR be aggressive enough for some heavy usage. Maybe start to slip?
Then there is the JWT PP and b15 disc option. Is this enough holding power for some aggressive driving under track conditions??
I've heard clutchmasters.
ACT
I'm NOT afraid of rough engagement OR a heavy pedal, so please keep that in mind.
Please help an old guy out with some options. I would like to get this car back on that road soon.......
THANKS.
VE with 175whp and 143 tq on the dyno (so essentially a stock or mild VE).
Rev limiter set at 8200 rpm and it does see that often.
Primarily use of this car: ROAD COURSE a few times a year (Like Road Atlanta) and SPIRITED DRIVING AROUND BACKROADS. I want to take the car on the strip (1/4 mile) a couple times a year as well.
Previous owner installed a 6 puck clutch and lightened flywheel (ebay, yah I know) and I assume the clutch springs failed based on reading about these failures. The clutch was making a weird noise and the now will not disengage completely. Had to limp it back home. I must say that the 6 puck clutch grabbed VERY well. Very tough AND rough engagement which is fine because the car is NOT a daily driver.
Having never tackled a FWD clutch before this will be my first. HOWEVER, i'm not a rookie to changing clutches on RWD.
OPTIONS:
I need a DISC and Pressure Plate (PP). I plan to get a NEW OEM Nissan Cable.
I need a setup that will NOT NOT NOT NOT NOT slip with 175whp and some aggressive driving behavior.
I don't want to spend a bunch on a clutch. I was thinking about a b15 disc and PP, but I'm concerned that it will not last long OR be aggressive enough for some heavy usage. Maybe start to slip?
Then there is the JWT PP and b15 disc option. Is this enough holding power for some aggressive driving under track conditions??
I've heard clutchmasters.
ACT
I'm NOT afraid of rough engagement OR a heavy pedal, so please keep that in mind.
Please help an old guy out with some options. I would like to get this car back on that road soon.......
THANKS.
Last edited by 95g atl
on 2014-09-25
at 22-11-59.