Careless Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 hey everyone. im taking my transmission off in about an hour (starting to, anyway). I have to know what kind of clutches fit on the VG30ET. I have an 87 turbo, so it has the larger FS5R30A. I was told/read that I can use any clutch kit from an SR20, or KA, or any other FS5W17C transmission as long as I use the flywheel and pressure plate from the same kit. Would I have to move or modify the starter mounting or get a different starter? Ive been told by someone I don't trust very much that it's just the disc surface that's difference and the pressure plate housing.... Racinjitter was over one day and mentioned it too but I cant remeber what his words were, so Allz i got is this person I'm not too fond of as a backup source of info (cause I would trust Racinjitter if I remembered what he said!) I am looking at this deal here for an SR20 clutch disk with flywheel clutch pack: http://cgi.ebay.ca/EXEDY-CLUTCH-KIT-15-LB-RACING-FLYWHEEL-SILVIA-SR20DET_W0QQitemZ150259335441QQihZ005QQcategoryZ33730QQcmdZViewItem I'm wondering if it's possible to use. It's not quite the 30lbs of the stocker, or the 11 lbs of the lightweight versions of the 300zx flywheel, like this one: http://cgi.ebay.ca/F1-STAGE-2-CLUTCH-FLYWHEEL-90-96-300ZX-TWIN-TURBO_W0QQitemZ150260972409QQihZ005QQcategoryZ33730QQcmdZViewItem or should i go with an exedy/daikin http://cgi.ebay.ca/EXEDY-CLUTCH-PROLITE-RACING-FLYWHEEL-90-96-300ZX-TURBO_W0QQitemZ160252637995QQihZ006QQcategoryZ33730QQcmdZViewItem I Know the last two are for VG30DETT's but I cant find a clutch/flywheel combo for the 250mm packs, so I'll settle for a 240/241mm unit if they will work. Right now the SR20 one looks good cause it's a tad cheaper, and won't be super flimsy depending on the flywheel construction cause of the added 4 pounds of steel. I need to purchase this by end of day today or tomorrow morning, so any help is appreciated. I've already called some people but I'll be in the garage... FANKS GUYS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EXEDY-CLUTCH-FIDANZA-FLYWHEEL-90-96-NISSAN-300ZX-TURBO_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1713Q2em153Q2el1262QQcategoryZ33730QQihZ005QQitemZ150202183492 looking at this i realize its a 248mm clutch so it should be the same as the 87 turbo 250mm ring gear. but what do I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djz Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I think the SR20 flywheel will have the wrong number of bolts to hold it to the crank, I think the VG30ET has a 6 bolt crank and the SR20 & VG30DETT will be 8 bolt. Might pay to double check though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 good call, you're right. so what can I use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Anyone? I need to order a clutch this week. Everyone I call is no help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djz Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Whats wrong with a heavy duty clutch to fit a Z31? What are you trying to achieve exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 im tryin to find a flywheel and clutch combo, because clutches from local distributors are 375 bucks and I can get a flywheel and clutch combo for 500 bucks. I think I'm going to go with exedy but I'm waiting for someone to answer my question about applicable sizes. I cant find a combo for a 87 - 89 turbo... They're the unlisted bastard child because they have a larger transmission, so the pressure plates are different. I wouldn't mind like a spec stage 1 or 2, but they are too expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmech Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Just to let you know, you can get a good clutch right from Nissan. The 350Z clutch is 250mm and has a ton of clamp force. They are rated at 850kg of clamp force. Then you can just use the OEM 250mm disk with a Fidanza flywheel. What is the hangup on a kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 25, 2008 Author Share Posted June 25, 2008 kits are cheaper and I wouldn't have to pay double shipping and double customs. Most retailers here sell the flywheel and clutch kit for 300+ a piece. If I can buy the Flywheel and Clutch kit combo + 45 shipping and probably 45 customs. I shave 200 bucks off the final price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtz31ae Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Careless, Let us know what you decide on. I'm in Toronto too and will be replacing my clutch soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Careless,Let us know what you decide on. I'm in Toronto too and will be replacing my clutch soon. I'm leaning toward a 240mm assembly with the fidanza flywheel. getting all these parts will cost too much for shipping and whatnot. Since I might get the 240mm, i could let you know how it will go because your engine uses the 240mm from the get-go, it's a pre-87 model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtz31ae Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks Careless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 Thanks Careless. NP!!! Have you checked the links I posted? You can probably get a good Exedy unit from them with or without flywheel (wouldn't put money on the F1 Spec though, 2 people I know had excessive disc wear and one of the same ones had a spring hub rivet failure.... which I think is the issue with my clutch right now) Also, Just as a note of how long this takes on this car, I've managed to jack up the car half-way to where I will when I have to pull the trans completely. I've removed everything but the transmission, and by myself it's taken roughly 4 hours or so. That includes cutting welds that someone put on the heat-shield that blocks access to the Driveshaft. Also, I've been told that using a long extension bar to remove the upper transmission bolts if you have really high jacks is the best way. I shopped around and found a 12, 15, 24, and 32 inch extension SET (4) at princess auto labelled at 24.99. At the register it was 12.88 for all 4 of them. Beats the 15 a piece for the single 12's that I was going to buy at Canadian Tire.! Now I can gun the bolts off, and slide that sucker off. I'll post my findings when I'm done. I'm not even sure what the problem is yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZR8ED Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I have flywheel for an 87 300zxt. My motor is now an 89jdm. I kept the 87 flywheel because I had it shaved and balanced. I use a bully clutch on mine. I like it alot! Canadian too! http://www.bullyclutch.com/ Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 514 for a stage 2. yikes which stage are you running, Scott? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comrade_Charlie Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I hear good things about dxd clutches which I think is just exedy or something. Its what im going to be using in my 300 http://www.z31parts.com/drivetrain.html http://www.dxdracingclutches.com/home.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 me too i think that's what im going to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted June 28, 2008 Author Share Posted June 28, 2008 i think im going to buy the 240mm version and hook it up to a fidanza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racinjitter Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 Ok, Sorry I took so long... Chaos is back in full effect in my family again. Anyhow, Here is the part number of the fidanza flywheel that I have for the SS. Findanza part number 143301. The clutches are interchangeable between the rb25(push) sr20det, ka24de, vg30et(87-89) not sure about the 84-86, vg30e, 350z, N/A Z32... I am sure there is more like the pathfinder vg30e. The flywheels, I cant remember the interchanges right now. But I will eventually. Pic wh0reing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted July 1, 2008 Author Share Posted July 1, 2008 So is that what you're running on your VG30 or were? or is that what's on the RB25? How is the F1 Racing clutch? I was thinking of buying one, but someone told me to go against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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