89 R32 Gtr Clutch, Need Replacement

[nobby]

Been reading a topic, Jim Berry seems to be the man to rebuild one.

Looking for clutch to handle a bit of abuse, nothing serious, easy on the leg and streetable.

any thoughts fellers ?

[xALmoN]

coppermix twin has lots of good reviews..

i used the OS giken str twin though, and i liked it although it was kinda heavy.

[The Dan]

NPC

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[Beer Baron]

for my money if you have a genuine 400kw at the wheels GTR you should be looking at nothing less than a triple plate. yes singles and twine can hold the power but to do so they need massive clamping force and simple logic dictates they have much less surface area than a multi-plate. that massive clamping force puts load on the crank and on everything else.

with more surface area in a triple or even quad plate clutch they can be run with near factory levels of clamping as think of one plate at 2000kg and then think of 4 plates at 1000kg. the 4 plates will hold much more power and put much less stress on other components. with more plates (more surface area) they also handle more heat (power/abuse) and also last longer.

so I'd look at an OS Giken triple or quad. NPC also do good multiplate clutches. I also quite like ORC. I've personally used both ORC and OS GIken and happy with both. have not personally owned an NPC but plenty of people I know have and I've driven cars with them.

something like this: http://otomoto.shop033.com/p/4145670/os-giken-r3c-triple-plate-clutch-for-nissan-bnr32-gt-r-after-jan-1993.html

you can check out the os giken catalogues here: http://www.osgiken.co.jp/pdf/catalog_e.html and then chose where you want to buy if from.

ORC triple are like this: http://www.rhdjapan.com/orc-1000f-triple-plate-metal-clutch-kit-nissan-push-type-57305

[tricstar]

^^^ +1 what he said

running OS triple with 400+rwkw, not the easiest or lightest but livable and handles lots of shit

[Piggaz]

Nismo coppermix twin plate. Those who have driven a car with one in them will understand.

[R31Nismoid]

Nismo coppermix twin plate. Those who have driven a car with one in them will understand.

+1 Yours has held 400rwkw now for how long?

Mine is taken huge 7300-7500rpm launches on Drag Radials @ 380rwkw for 1.6-1.5 60ft times, without issue as well and no sign of dying.

Hell Lee wah was running a Jim Berry custom single plate, and the car was making 440-600rwkw in various forms over 4 years without issue as well. His clutch was similar stock feel/weight as are the Nismo Coppermix Twins

IMO no need to get a triple, they just cost more and are a pain in the ass to use, cost more to rebuild etc.

No matter what clutch you use, if you cannot drive and ride the ass out of it - you'll make mince meat of the plates.

[Piggaz]

+1 Yours has held 400rwkw now for how long?

Mine is taken huge 7300-7500rpm launches on Drag Radials @ 380rwkw for 1.6-1.5 60ft times, without issue as well and no sign of dying.

Well its been in the car since 2005. DECA it did 40 7500 - 8000 RPM launches? Hillclimbs, drags and general street abuse. Has NEVER slipped or had 'PMS'. If you bog a launch just dial up more revs a few seconds later and go again. Have driven N1GTR's OS triple plate. Hated it. Even he is going back to a Nismo C spec. I think that there says something.