Slave, clutch, and flywheel
#18
The chatter isn't bad at all. If you are replacing your FW then a lightweight ungrade is definitely the way to go. The stock FW is heavy (24lbs), while the upgrade is only 10lbs. This frees up power across the rev range
#21
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We recommend Motul Gear 300 and is all we use now, It really quiets things up when going to a 1 piece flywheel. Fluid can be purchased here
Even with the new South Bend SS Street Clutch/Flywheel package the noise is very minimal and this flywheel only weighs 14.5lbs! We have it in our 370Z now, With the 24lb flywheel and Motul fluid the chatter noise is not noticeable at all in our experience.
#22
I forgot to update... I ended up getting the southbend stage 1 clutch and flywheel combo. Had it in for about 1000 miles now (I've been breaking it in), and it feel AWESOME!!! It definitely takes awhile to get used to the lighter flywheel. Not necessarily how fast it revs up, but more how to engage it without having the car judder and shake (in turn, i guess higher revs). I'm assuming it just because it's obviously lighter, and the force when engaging just isn't the same. The chatter it really not bad at all. I do notice it, but it's not God awful like i thought it was going to be. My favorite part is the pedal. It feels so awesome. It's the perfect amount of pressure. I don't know if this also has to do with heavy duty slave i got, but either way, the pedal feels awesome. Thanks to everyone at zspeed (shipping was insanely fast), and jon23 for getting me looking into southbend.
#23
Also, i don't know if i should start a new thread for this, but since i got the new setup, I've been getting terrible gas mileage (i used to be at about 19 mpg,now I'm around 16mpg). So my question is... Could this be from the higher revs, and me just getting used to everything? Could it be from me breaking it in? Maybe it's something completely unrelated? Any ideas?
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Also, i don't know if i should start a new thread for this, but since i got the new setup, I've been getting terrible gas mileage (i used to be at about 19 mpg,now I'm around 16mpg). So my question is... Could this be from the higher revs, and me just getting used to everything? Could it be from me breaking it in? Maybe it's something completely unrelated? Any ideas?
#26
I had a jwt flywheel installed in my 350z about a month ago right before I got rid of it. That thing had so much 'chatter' I thought something was wrong with my engine.
#27
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Cold will lower MPG, I get 18 in my pathfinder in the summer 12-14 in the winter. I don't drive the 370 in the winter so I can't tell you on that. Cold engines use lots of fuel, esp on short trips.
Intakes sound good and will help slightly with more power and less restriction but overall they are not a "Cheap" mod.
#28
I don't mind dropping the 400ish for a good intake. It seems like it helps the car with power and mpg. Eventually i want to have a good "worked" car, but still good for a daily driver. Intake, exhaust, chip, sound system (already working on this one), ect. will all happen, i just need to figure out when, and what is best for what I'm looking at. Zspeed and myself will surely become friends lol.
#30
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I don't mind dropping the 400ish for a good intake. It seems like it helps the car with power and mpg. Eventually i want to have a good "worked" car, but still good for a daily driver. Intake, exhaust, chip, sound system (already working on this one), ect. will all happen, i just need to figure out when, and what is best for what I'm looking at. Zspeed and myself will surely become friends lol.
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