I've been noticing the slow demise of performance parts available for the Z31. One such part is a good performance clutch. On the other hand, I have noticed the increase of performance clutches for other Nissan models. In particular those that use the same engines and diameter of flywheels as the Z31. For example, the Nissan Maxima, the Nissan Pathfinder, the rare V6 200SX, and some Nissan trucks. So, it would stand to reason that one could have a much larger range of selection for performance clutches by adding these specific models into their searches and maybe finding something that would fit their needs instead of settling for something that is below or above their goals.
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Lets take ACT clutches for example;
They offer only three clutches for the Z31 using the 240mm flywheel, each only available with the Heavy Duty Pressure Plate.
Performance Street Disc (holds 400ft/lbs), 4 pad disc (holds 512ft/lbs), and the 6 pad disc (holds 512ft/lbs)
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Now, the same clutches availabe from ACT for the Nissan Maxima
Offered are three of the same discs with the Heavy Duty Pressure Plate and three of the same discs with the Xtreme Pressure Plate.
Heavy Duty Xtreme
Street 362ft/lbs 449ft/lbs
4 pad 463ft/lbs 576ft/lbs
6 pad 463ft/lbs 576ft/lbs
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Now, lets compare the highest performers;
512ft/lbs clutch available for the Z31 with a VG30E or T and a 240mm flywheel
576ft/lb clutch available for the Nissan Maxima running a VG30E and a 240mm flywheel
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Something just isnt right when there is a stronger clutch available for a 4 door passenger car that never came turbocharged and has a much lower interest in performance modifications than the Z31.
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Lets take ACT clutches for example;
They offer only three clutches for the Z31 using the 240mm flywheel, each only available with the Heavy Duty Pressure Plate.
Performance Street Disc (holds 400ft/lbs), 4 pad disc (holds 512ft/lbs), and the 6 pad disc (holds 512ft/lbs)
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Now, the same clutches availabe from ACT for the Nissan Maxima
Offered are three of the same discs with the Heavy Duty Pressure Plate and three of the same discs with the Xtreme Pressure Plate.
Heavy Duty Xtreme
Street 362ft/lbs 449ft/lbs
4 pad 463ft/lbs 576ft/lbs
6 pad 463ft/lbs 576ft/lbs
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Now, lets compare the highest performers;
512ft/lbs clutch available for the Z31 with a VG30E or T and a 240mm flywheel
576ft/lb clutch available for the Nissan Maxima running a VG30E and a 240mm flywheel
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Something just isnt right when there is a stronger clutch available for a 4 door passenger car that never came turbocharged and has a much lower interest in performance modifications than the Z31.
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