drifter Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 Doing a trans 5spd rebuild w/ clutch, 94 4x4 path thorley headers , 2.5 exhaust , 32x11.50 15x8, should i stick with buying a stock clutch and save the cash or should i get in to a center force clutch $329 or dual friction clutch $389 ??? I want the best of both world street and trails, rocks etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 stay stock. i got mini me's clutch 2 yrs ago for $178 from kragens, and it's been fine. had my flywheel resurfaced when i did the new clutch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chriskaw440 Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 stay stock. i got mini me's clutch 2 yrs ago for $178 from kragens, and it's been fine. had my flywheel resurfaced when i did the new clutch too. DEFINITLY get the flywheel resurfaced. There are no shortcuts to that. I'd go stock too since you aren't building a dragster or race car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yozsi Posted October 9, 2007 Share Posted October 9, 2007 yea, i got a centerforce in my 240z road racer. there is no increase in clamping force unless you are well above idle speed. not helpful on the trail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sw Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 ummm going hd 'clutch' usually means a kit with new clutch plate, hd pressure plate & new throw out bearing. hd pressure plates always have more clamping force than stock. i wouldnt bother changing a clutch unless i was putting a hd unit in. if anything its more advantage in a 4wd as anyone who actually wheels would know the less the clutch is involved the better. ie hd pressure plate = less slip between motor & trans = driver 'feeling' in better control of car. i put hd unit in my patrol & would do it again in a second, fact i wouldnt even consider a stock unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeV Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Never had my stock clutch slip, and I used a stock clutch and pressure plate from a Pathy in my 91 300zx without a slip. (sw, your running 4.2 liters, we run 3.0; bit o' torque difference and our toilets flush in opposite directions) I would put the money into other upgrades (IMHO) people say the pathy is underpowerered; so I wouldn't worry about clutch slip. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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