premo-s12 Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 i see there's 2 clutches used in the Z31: on that works for the 83-89 NA motors and 83-86 turbo motors (this is what will work in my SE S12 apparently) and another for 87-89 turbo motors. whats the difference in these clutches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtcookson Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 The N/A and early turbo Z uses a 240 mm clutch setup whereas the later turbo setup use a 250 mm (same goes for the TT Z32). What's weird though is the torque capacity ratings of the 240 mm clutches are higher than the 250 mm clutches, of the ones I've seen. Also, the larger setup would put more weight on the outside (naturally being bigger) which you would think would require slightly more power than the smaller one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premo-s12 Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 huh, interesting. thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtcookson Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I forgot to put that the torque rating being less on the 250 mm clutches is for the Z31. The Z32 250 mm clutches are rated higher than the N/A Z32 clutches... but unless you're swapping a Z32 crank that won't matter anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premo-s12 Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 nah, just looking at getting a new clutch/flywheel (lightened) for my SE and was curious why there was two types for the Z31 thanks again for the info! on a side note, that 240mm clutch appears to work on the 200sx w/vg30e and the 280zx as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premo-s12 Posted December 18, 2006 Author Share Posted December 18, 2006 well, any recommendations on clutches? im looking at these two now: click and click no its not a daily driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtcookson Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I personally wouldn't try either. I'd put some good money into a proven clutch. SPEC, ACT, Exedy, and now apparently the DXD clutches (South Bend Clutch) seems to be a very awesome clutch for the Z31. Or... if you want to go absolutely all out crazy... https://www.amzperformance.com/z31/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=121&category_id=e9f1e3477db5b20b1d87ad02c91ad1c7& https://www.amzperformance.com/z31/?page=shop/flypage&product_id=122&category_id=e9f1e3477db5b20b1d87ad02c91ad1c7& Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premo-s12 Posted December 20, 2006 Author Share Posted December 20, 2006 DXD? never heard of them...heard of those other companies tho. is that a new company or are they just now making VG clutches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtcookson Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 They're relatively new, not really well known yet. The Z31 guys that have tried them absolutely love them. Nearly stock pedal effort with tons of power handling and are very easy to drive. http://www.dxdracingclutches.com You can order them here http://www.thespecshop.com/store.asp?Type=Brand&Query=DXD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
premo-s12 Posted December 24, 2006 Author Share Posted December 24, 2006 huh. so by nearly stock pedal effort, do you mean the pressure plate is relatively stock then? stiff clutches kill me (blown out knee(s) ) thx for the tip! i looked at the catalog and teh SE S12 clutches are different then the Z31...odd. huh, the early turboZ and non-turboZ clutches have a different part number, and it looks like they offer a different set of clutches for the SE S12 (no part numbers or TQ ratings either?). ill have to shoot them an email and ask about the differences in these clutchs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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