Guest dan4011 Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 i have a 76 280z, next week i will be converting it to a turbo, ported intake and exhaust manifold, bigger throttle body, and some other small stuff, looking to make about 300hp give or take some. i have the original clutch on it now, i know im going to need upgrade to something that can handle all the power, right now im unsure about what clutch would be the best, ive been searching and ive heard good and bad about everything, what would be a good clutch for up to about 350+ hp. im not looking to spend much over about 350 but if i have to spend more id rather do that then burn up a $350 clutch. thanks for the help guys -danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Poly Zmanaustin Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I would recommend you upgrade to the Z32TT clutch. If you look in my album you can see my L28ET engine that was tuned for 340hp. I ran a 280Z 2+2 flywheel and the disc and pressue plate from the Z32TT. No special modifications needed; it all bolts right up. Great grabbing and easily can handle your target 350hp+. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dan4011 Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 is that the stock clutch off a 300zx turbo? i was thinking maybe a 280zxt clutch might also do the job, and i can get them cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Poly Zmanaustin Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 is that the stock clutch off a 300zx turbo? i was thinking maybe a 280zxt clutch might also do the job, and i can get them cheap Yes, the stock clutch off a 90-96 300ZX turbo. Not totally qualified to say what exactly the horsepower/torque potentially is of the 280zxt clutch. So I will stick to the facts only:the limit is well below the Z32TT one in stock form. I can say I had zero clutch issues. Can't say the same about my transmission though at that power level. The stock tranny was not up to the task; I blew up my fair share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgkurz Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 I would recommend you upgrade to the Z32TT clutch. If you look in my album you can see my L28ET engine that was tuned for 340hp. I ran a 280Z 2+2 flywheel and the disc and pressue plate from the Z32TT. No special modifications needed; it all bolts right up. Great grabbing and easily can handle your target 350hp+. Best of luck. Didn't the Z32TT 250mm clutch disk go well past the 240mm flywheel surface? I'm not sure where the advantage is if you can't use more flywheel surface. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Poly Zmanaustin Posted May 27, 2006 Share Posted May 27, 2006 Didn't the Z32TT 250mm clutch disk go well past the 240mm flywheel surface? I'm not sure where the advantage is if you can't use more flywheel surface. John It's been too long for me to remember the measurements. You might be right about that...I ran my setup 10+ years ago and was very happy with it and wouldn't hesitate to go that route again. The L28ET swap was not as common then and I didn't have anything to compare. Times change and materials impove so there may be several more options available now. This just happened to be my experience and what worked very well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dan4011 Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 is the 300zx clutch a direct fit? also does anyone know where i could find the specs on the load a 280zxt clutch will take thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dan4011 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 are the msa centerforce 2 clutches any good, what are the max ratngs for those? i cant seem to fnd the numbers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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