Sizing up Clutch kits

[Sailor Bob]

Just bought a 5 speed tranny - should have it in a couple of days. Guy who I bought it from suggested I install a new clutch while I'm at it.

After 10 seconds of thought I realized he was correct - it's age and type are an unknown for me so I started looking. Then I also realized there's alot of clutch kits out there, with a wide variety of prices from $99 all parts included to $500 (just a clutch and p/p).

Any suggestions?

[Carl Beck]

If you have a NAPA Parts Dealer near you - their ZOOM Clutch Kits are the way to go. If not, then I'd bit the bullet and buy OEM Replacements from the local Nissan Dealer.

Depending on what car it's for - make sure you have the right throw-out bearing collar, to match the Pressure Plate height of the new Pressure Plate. If it's a Type B 5spd, out of a 77-83 Z, then get the throw-out bearing collar that originally came with it, and order the clutch kit for the 77-83 Z's.

FWIW,

Carl B.

Carl Beck

Clearwater, FL USA

http://ZHome.com

[Kyle]

Carl Beck, my man. Long time no type.

I have an OEM clutch kit in my beastie, and it's been 100% trouble free. It didn't seem like bullet-biting price at the time, maybe $225 for the disk/pplate/TO bearing.

Agreed on the TO collar, that's WAY important.

[Sailor Bob]

The unit is an 83, b type. Purchased sight unseen from an Atlantic Z member .

Fingers crossed.