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Installed New EXEDY clutch w/ FIDANZA Flywheel

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Old 10-31-2008 | 05:28 PM
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Installed New EXEDY clutch w/ FIDANZA Flywheel

Just got my EXEDY clutch and Fidanza lightweight flywheel installed. WOW what a difference shifts are so quick and engine response is off the HOOK. I can't wait to eat some more 350z'S I love smokin' them as it is!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 10-31-2008 | 05:37 PM
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nice! grats on the upgrade thats one of my next things to do.. clutch and flywheel.
Old 10-31-2008 | 06:09 PM
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Its worth it, really a good investment. And the improvement and the driving experience are awesome!!!!
Old 10-31-2008 | 06:38 PM
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I hope the butt dyno isnt messing with the actual results
Old 10-31-2008 | 06:41 PM
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huh? butt dyno wtf is that
Old 10-31-2008 | 07:36 PM
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the seat of your pants dyno.. basically how the car feels to you not actually results..
Old 10-31-2008 | 07:42 PM
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i will tell you what the butt dyno is perfect
Old 10-31-2008 | 07:46 PM
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hey bro can u tell me where u bought the kit from and how much it cost? thanks
did u get the OEM replacement or the racing variant on the exedy?
Old 10-31-2008 | 07:46 PM
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+6 hp in 1st gear = negligible gains.
Old 10-31-2008 | 08:49 PM
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its not the gains I am talking about I am talking about the transition in shifts thats all when you drop from 6th to 3rd and take off like a rocket there is no lapse in the shift thats all i am talking about
Old 11-02-2008 | 05:41 PM
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It's quicker but not faster than a Z
Old 11-02-2008 | 05:48 PM
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Still better than a Z
Old 11-02-2008 | 05:53 PM
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Yepper, right on that one but...............

The new 370 may be something to consider.
Old 11-02-2008 | 05:55 PM
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I have THE BEST prices on any of the Exedy clutches ($310, shipped, for the Stage 1) and my flywheel is 1.75 lbs. lighter than the Fidanza while also being reasonably priced ($375, shipped).
Old 11-02-2008 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by roched
its not the gains I am talking about I am talking about the transition in shifts thats all when you drop from 6th to 3rd and take off like a rocket there is no lapse in the shift thats all i am talking about


Good mod though, even if the clutch is only worth changing while it starts failing.
Old 11-02-2008 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Yepper, right on that one but...............

The new 370 may be something to consider.
...and re-consider when the new 1.6L comes around........
Old 11-02-2008 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
Yepper, right on that one but...............

The new 370 may be something to consider.
370z =~40k fully loaded, might was well buy a GT-R whats another 40k?
Old 11-02-2008 | 07:30 PM
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yeah i def want to do a clutch/flywheel job but figured i'd wait till a need a clutch or need one becuase of FI
Old 11-03-2008 | 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by greg985
370z =~40k fully loaded, might was well buy a GT-R whats another 40k?
that would the difference between what i can afford and what i cant afford to spend on a car.
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