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Old Dec 14, 2017 | 07:15 PM
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Definitive answer on the best stage 1 Clutch and Flywheel upgrade?

Hey everyone,

I just picked up my G37 with 114k miles, and I think it'll need a new clutch eventually. From my understanding, the stock flywheel is 30+ lbs, so I'd like to get into the low 20s on the flywheel, with good daily driving ability.

Which brand is the most trusted? There are a lot of scattered threads about clutches and flywheels, but I haven't seen a consensus about the best daily driver clutch/flywheel upgrade.
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Old Dec 14, 2017 | 11:03 PM
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I recently read somewhere that people were having big issues with JWT (Jim Wolf Technology). Like clutches last less than 10k. I'd say it was installed error, but multiple people from different parts of the country chimes in with the same issue.

Z1 seems popular though!
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Old Dec 15, 2017 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Jonesmeister11
I recently read somewhere that people were having big issues with JWT (Jim Wolf Technology). Like clutches last less than 10k. I'd say it was installed error, but multiple people from different parts of the country chimes in with the same issue.

Z1 seems popular though!

Thanks for the info! What about SPEC? They boast about how they machine to within a 0.01 cm tolerance, vs. the 0.10 industry standard.

And then there is Exedy. Any thoughts?
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Old Dec 15, 2017 | 06:56 PM
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Honestly I'm not sure. I know exedy has a good rep. I haven't had to look too much into a new clutch yet. But one day lol.
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Old Dec 17, 2017 | 07:08 PM
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The best upgrade to keep it like stock is the Zspeed ez street stage 2 kit. Can handle 450 tq and feels just like stock. Also comes with a HD CSC and 21 lb flywheel.
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Old Dec 21, 2017 | 11:07 AM
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Jim wolf uses oem clutch from 300z just flywheel and pressure plate is different
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 05:27 PM
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ZSpeed Performance Nissan Infinti OEM & Performance Parts

I went with this @5months ago and am quite pleased with it.
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Old Dec 22, 2017 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Mbsk01
ZSpeed Performance Nissan Infinti OEM & Performance Parts

I went with this @5months ago and am quite pleased with it.
Which flywheel and slave did you go with?
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Old Dec 24, 2017 | 08:15 AM
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Southbend flywheel and the CMAK slave.
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Old Dec 28, 2017 | 04:24 PM
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Southbend flywheel and the CMAK slave.
Pretty sure I will be going the exact same route when the time comes.... unless this thread gets filled up with a different recommendation.
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