Gtr32 Clutch

[elboro]

yo,

Does anybody know a place that i can get a clutch for cheap for my R32 GTR. It started slipping yesterday after i dumped it at 5000 rpm I thought they could handle a bit of that.

I think a wreckers or something might be the way to go, but i dont know any that have plenty of GTR's and other such imports. I also have some gear ready to go in it like new comp n boost kit and dump pipes so it will prob have a bit more power when i get it back and i dont just want to be replacing clutches all the time but i still want to dump it at 5000. So maybe a heavier duty clutch might be the way to go?

Anywayz i have never had to buy a clutch before and i have been looking around and they seem to be between 700 and 900 for a decent one (i dont know if that is a good price or not, its from unique auto sports).

So does anyone have any advice on where a good place to get a clutch is?

Thanks, ElBoRo

[Swiper the Fox]

yo,

Does anybody know a place that i can get a clutch for cheap for my R32 GTR. It started slipping yesterday after i dumped it at 5000 rpm    I thought they could handle a bit of that.

I think a wreckers or something might be the way to go, but i dont know any that have plenty of GTR's and other such imports. I also have some gear ready to go in it like new comp n boost kit and dump pipes so it will prob have a bit more power when i get it back and i dont just want to be replacing clutches all the time but i still want to dump it at 5000. So maybe a heavier duty clutch might be the way to go?

Anywayz i have never had to buy a clutch before and i have been looking around and they seem to be between 700 and 900 for a decent one (i dont know if that is a good price or not, its from unique auto sports).

So does anyone have any advice on where a good place to get a clutch is?

Thanks, ElBoRo

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dont buy an "off the shelf" clutch, get Jim Berry Race Clutch to build you one...Between $900-$1200 depending if its push or pull. We run a $1000 one in our race car and its lasted two years of extreme punishment (8250rpm dumps with race tyres on).

Just do a search on here on Jim Berry to see all the happy customers

Edited January 15, 2006 by DiRTgarage

[elboro]

dont buy an "off the shelf" clutch, get Jim Berry Race Clutch to build you one...Between $900-$1200 depending if its push or pull. We run a $1000 one in our race car and its lasted two years of extreme punishment (8250rpm dumps with race tyres on).

Just do a search on here on Jim Berry to see all the happy customers

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Yeh that sounds like it would be a great clutch but its more than i want to spend, I will think about it though considering i will be giving my clutch some punishment. thanks for your reply anywayz though.

ElBoRo

Edited January 15, 2006 by elboro

[benm]

Yes as a short-time user of a Jim Berry clutch they feel like a stock clutch but can take all the punishment you can give them.

I'm very happy!

[Swiper the Fox]

Yeh that sounds like it would be a great clutch but its more than i want to spend, I will think about it though considering i will be giving my clutch some punishment. thanks for your reply anywayz though.

ElBoRo

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so you will end up buying 2+ $700 clutches + 2+ x installation...or save another $300 to do a proper job once...ahh well its your time and money...not mine

Edited January 15, 2006 by DiRTgarage

[blk180]

Yer i agree with DIRT i spent 700 on a brass button and now less then 6 months later it is slipping bad and i will be getting a Jim Berry this time.

[elboro]

yeh, well i will ring my mechanic tomorrow and see what he has to say about it.

Also, what are the pro's and con's of push or pull clutches? which would be best for my car and the way it will be driven? (which is not too bad except for the dump starts)

[R31Nismoid]

so you will end up buying 2+ $700 clutches + 2+ x installation...or save another $300 to do a proper job once...ahh well its your time and money...not mine

Totally agree

you get a shit clutch, you'll be making a thread about this again in 12 months.

Do it once the first time, save money forever after that

People on the forum arent stupid, and sometimes you have to spend initially to save in the very loooong run.

Fork out the extra $200 or so for a Jimmy B clutch

[N1GTR]

Dirtgarage - What sort of power is the $1000 clutch good for??

Ive got roughly 260rwkw in an r32 gtr - with a rubbish clutch

[lwells]

Jim's Stage 1 clutches are only about $700 anyway. Doubt you'll find any decent clutch for substantially less. The other major factor will be labor for RnR'ing the clutch/box and is going to be the same regardless of clutch brand.

The only slight inconvenience with Jim's clutch is you have to wait for it to be rebuilt. As long as your mechanic doesn't mind having your car in their workshop for a few days its not really an issue. Remember to have the flywheel machined too.

[elboro]

mechanic rekons stock clutch with heavier duty pressure plate is the way to go.

my dad has this on his skyline, never any problems.

sounds like the way to go to me.

ElBoRo

[Swiper the Fox]

Dirtgarage - What sort of power is the $1000 clutch good for??

Ive got roughly 260rwkw in an r32 gtr - with a rubbish clutch

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we have 440AWKW and clutch is great...its the best value for money performance part i have EVER purchased for any of my cars. I dont think i could speak more highly of Jim and his work...i would never run a poorly set-up over priced Jap item ever again.

[R31Nismoid]

mechanic rekons stock clutch with heavier duty pressure plate is the way to go.

my dad has this on his skyline, never any problems.

sounds like the way to go to me.

ElBoRo

dont modify it then... or you'll eat another clutch in no-time

you start a thread, everyone says Jim. B... and you go with what the mechanic reckons.

Lemme guess your mechanic doesnt work on skylines for a living?

[Swiper the Fox]

dont modify it then... or you'll eat another clutch in no-time

you start a thread, everyone says Jim. B... and you go with what the mechanic reckons.

Lemme guess your mechanic doesnt work on skylines for a living? 

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you guessed right....as i said before...its his money and time to waste...not ours.

of course the mechanic wants the cheapie in there....cause he will have work in 6months replacing that one too. Your mechanic is not as stupid as it first seems.

[jwah]

Im just jumping into this thread because i too need a new clutch soon. My car "should" pull over a 300kwATW mark in the next couple of months when i get around to putting the rest of the parts in and tuning it. But first i need a clutch. I was told go somthing like exedy or somthing, but not a shitty no named one. Ihavent herd of jim berry. Ruffly how long am i looking at waiting for the clutch to be built? Im guessing i have to pull mine out and send it away. Sorry for jumping into this thread, haha but im looking for the same thing, and the clutch sounds awesome.

Cheers

Edited January 16, 2006 by jwah

[R31Nismoid]

give him a call and find out

[lwells]

Jim Berry clutches include an uprated pressure plate.

jwah: If you search under my username you'll find a thread called "Clutch Thoughts" or similar. Off the top of my head, Nathan from Grey Imports had the clutch out on Monday. I express posted it to Jim, who couriered it back on Thursday. It would have arrived at Grey Imports on Friday but for an addressing problem. So, it took Jim two-to-three working days to completely grind off the old clutch material, add new material, uprate the pressure plate, clean everything up, balance, pack and send.

Best bit is the feel. Its almost exactly like stock -- perhaps ever so slightly heavier -- but it bites so much harder.

Edit: spleling and garmmar

[blk180]

Hey Iwells did Nathan mind having the car there for a week while this was done. He is a bit out my way but he had great service when i had my car complied so may just go threre again.

Edited January 16, 2006 by blk180

[lwells]

Hey Iwells did Nathan mind having the car there for a week while this was done. He is a bit out my way but he had great service when i had my car complied so may just go threre again.

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He was very busy, and asked me to try and speed things along, but was very cool when the clutch didn't get back as fast as he wanted. Because his premise aren't huge, when he has a busy period I imagine it becomes a bit of a headache for him having undrivable cars around.

Best thing to do is ring and ask him -- 95195150. Nath's a great bloke so I am sure he will try and help. I know he has quite a lot of cars in his shop this week (I was in their yesterday), but I imagine the two of you can probably work out a quiet time for it to be done

[benm]

Best bit is the feel.  Its almost exactly like stock -- perhaps ever so slightly heavier -- but it bites so much harder.

That is what I really love about Jim's clutches, they can handle a beating yet feel and drive like a stock clutch.