I'm doing the lot !!

[sidewaymambo]

Originally posted by GTS-t VSPEC

Yes I know a few people who went the same path, and while they are a good clutch I do not think they will hold up under the punishment of 300+rwhp. They are however very easy to drive, but my twin plate only took a couple of days of getting used to. Although second-hand twin-plates are becoming more common they are quickly snapped up, due to most people frying the factory one.

See'ya:burnout:

a bit off the topic..for those second clutch, normally only some % left, can they be re-condition? or rebuilt? Looking for one NISMO and OS clutch..thanks.

[Steve]

Originally posted by sidewaymambo

a bit off the topic..for those second clutch, normally only some % left, can they be re-condition? or rebuilt? Looking for one NISMO and OS clutch..thanks.

Believe they can be rebuilt, xclutch, who built my clutch also do reconditioning.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Yes the name brand clutches can be rebuilt, we have had it done to a number of clutches including OS Giken and Nismo. They come out feeling like brand new, and will often save you a bit of money over buying a new clutch.

See'ya:burnout:

[Clint32]

Many of the multi plate clutches can be rebuilt but they are not cheap to get done. Would only be worth buying something cheap.

I thing extreme are starting to make their own twin/tripple plate clutches as well, a lot cheaper than imported stuff.

[GTS-t VSPEC]

It is good that some Australian companies are starting to provide performance parts in competition to the Japs, lets hope they make a good tough clutch for the skylines.

See'ya:burnout:

[Steve]

Originally posted by GTS-t VSPEC

It is good that some Australian companies are starting to provide performance parts in competition to the Japs, lets hope they make a good tough clutch for the skylines.

See'ya:burnout:

Totally agree, the Japs do what they do well, there is no doubting that, but I do believe that australia can do as well or better, and they regularly do.

[benm]

but I do believe that australia can do as well or better, and they regularly do.

...only that it still costs the same price.

[Steve]

Originally posted by benm

but I do believe that australia can do as well or better, and they regularly do.

...only that it still costs the same price.

In some cases yes, but in others no. I got an aussie made coola, 2PSI drop at 650hp cost $800. Also $400 for a custom built dump and front pipe, hand finished and blemish free (have you ever had a good look inside a HKS one?)

Besides, I know where I would sooner spend my money - in Austalia.

IMHO

[GTS-t VSPEC]

Steve,

I totally agree with you, aslong as the product is as good then I want to spend my money in Aus. I think the market here is starting to catch on to the growing demand for performance parts, with many Australian parts now being used overseas aswell.

I don't see the point of spending twice the amount of money on exactly the same product just cause one is a Jap brand, compare them on performance/reliability.

See'ya :burnout:

[B-Man]

Originally posted by GTS-t VSPEC

It is good that some Australian companies are starting to provide performance parts in competition to the Japs, lets hope they make a good tough clutch for the skylines.

See'ya:burnout:

I agree completely - which is one reason I chose EMS for my ECU (plus is heaps more flexible than others). Also , I decided today to get a Australian Manufactured 6 puck clutch - should be as good or better than a Nismo or OSG one, and half the cost (installed). Actually when I come to think of it, out of all my mods, I didn't buy one new Jap branded part.

Cat = USA

Dump & Front = Aussie

Turbo = Aussie re-engineered (Org Jap)

Injectors = Aussie re-engineered

ECU = Aussie

Plenum = Aussie Custom

Surge = Aussie Custom

Fuel Pump = Bosche (German right)

Catch Can = Aussie Custom

Clutch = Aussie

[GTS-t VSPEC]

brendanf,

Once you have had some time with the clutch then let us know what you think of it. It will be good to have a list of Aussie manufacturers that can compete with the Japs.

I tend to get alot of my stuff custom made here, the workmanship is very good and generally much cheaper.

See'ya:burnout:

[sidewaymambo]

Have not see this thread for a while, so B-man hows the clutch? Have you complete your mods yet? and how the car goes now? thanks.

[51jay]

Cost me $1600 to get a Nismo twin plate rebuilt locally using Nismo Parts . Hope to put it in this weekend

Do you use the stock release bearing with it ...does anyone know

[B-Man]

Clutch is good - quite happy with it - shudders a bit when you take off up a hill, but I understand this is normal because of the grip of the pucks & kevlar.

Re Mods: I didn't get to try them out to full potential before the motor lost compression in two cylinders. (Don't know why yet cause the head hasn't come off yet) Suffice to say that the compression is so bad (60) that we all know what is the problem -What caused this could be a number of things, as we all know.

Right now the car is in my Garage, waiting for me to save up for a full re-build with forgies, strengthend rods/bolts, o'ringed/dipped block, the best bearings I can get, maybe some head work, maybe a metal (or composite) head gasket and definitely cams - AIM = 300rwkw (reliable, safe, strong, bulletproof kilowatts)

When the engine is out, I'll be getting the injectors tested/flowed cause what happened, shouldn't have (in my opinion) - I was only running 14PSI at time failure.

So ATM I am reading lots and lots about what others have done and are doing in terms of engine rebuilds - Also happy to take suggestions/recomendations from the forum on what I should/shouldn't do to attain my bulletproof 300rwkw. The only other mods I had done since this thread is a 1:1.5 adjustable fuel pressure regulator.

Cheers,

[BU5TER]

What was the power figure you got when you did get it on a dyno though. A lot seemed to have changed from your first post of 450hp, were you happy with the work done.....Brett

[B-Man]

240 rwkw - Yes 450hp was optimistic now that I know a bit more.

[T0nyGTSt]

I think I speak for all of us here at SAU and esp. the NSW crew... we wish you get the results you wish for at the price you want.

Getting these cars up to standard is a long expensive process and every stepback seems like a disaster.

For many of us, we're almost there...

T.

[BU5TER]

Yep I totally understand where your coming from Brendan, but was it the workshop that misinformed you? or was it just a power figure you were aiming at

[B-Man]

Thanks Tony, Your 100% right - I was devesated when the engine went - esp after spending a lot of time & $$ on it and not actually getting to enjoy it at the track - Plus, so soon after the mods - (I even tried to sell it as is, I was sooo pissed off) But I'm over it now, and am looking on the positive side.

1) Will have more reliable power after the next stage

2) Have plenty of time to research all the right moves

Thanks to everyone for the help so far - there is more to come ...... I even changed my avatar to refelct my new found enthusiasm.... he he

[B-Man]

Originally posted by Buster

Yep I totally understand where your coming from Brendan, but was it the workshop that misinformed you? or was it just a power figure you were aiming at

My Naivety