msavides Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 I know a few of you guys have installed one in the past. I was wondering if any of you experienced any chattering. Mine has a bit of chatter when going in reverse. Shifting perfectly in 1-5 I only have about 100 miles of stop and go miles on the new clutch so perhaps it will go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pathybuilder Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'm going to assume you did a better job than I did on my install. I effed mine up as it wasn't aligned properly (or so I think). It chattered in all gears and neutral with clutch pedal out. Got worse over time around 350 km on it it started squealing. Took it to a shop where they figured it as a bad pilot bushing (even though I replaced it), there was still no sign of damage on the clutch and ran fine once put back together. Not 200km later it started to chatter again, this time to the point where the clutch wouldn't fully release. I took it back to the same shop. This time there was visable damage. The hub on the friction plate had separated. If you're 100% confident it's aligned properly and that it was a quality install, I would just keep an eye on it. But if you have any doubt, I would pull it apart, before you do any more damge. Trust me I have a $700 clutch in my basement with a detroyed friction plate and a pressure plate that still looks brand new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msavides Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 100% sure New flywheel, pressure plate, clutch. The pilot bearing had only 5,000 miles on it as well as the throw out bearing. I had a bad rear main seal that took out my last clutch at 5,000 miles. I also used a clutch alignment tool to ensure the clutch was centered to the pilot bearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 I had some clutch chatter with my centerforce it was really bad in 1st...I haven't noticed it in a while and I won't drive my truck again for a long time...I pulled all the IFS out...my clutch got 120 highway miles on it and I let the blue smoke roll on a trail...and have had it hot/smoking a couple of other times and I haven't had any more issues...this also includes an 1800 mile drive to moab thru the Eisenhower tunnel (forget the pass name) pulling a heavy ass trailer The chatter has all but gone away...sometimes I got it on a cold morning in 1st gear until it warmed up....my 2008 Tacoma has the same issues in the winter as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msavides Posted May 4, 2012 Author Share Posted May 4, 2012 The chatter in reverse is becoming less and less. I think it is pretty much broke in know. I won't worry too much about the 500 miles break in. 99% of the people I have talked to said they only drove about 100 miles before they either stomped on it or took it hardcore wheeling. I think the drive to Hollister tomorrow will put me over 250 miles however most of tomorrows driving will be freeway. I will try to be a little gentle on it while wheeling but I Know I can't help myself once I get out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hopefully mine doesn't start chattering. I've only put 5 miles on the truck but it's been so long since I've driven it that I didn't even notice the clutch until a buddy asked me how it felt. Almost as smooth as the stock clutch. We'll see how she holds up after some miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastrdgod Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 My clutch and throw out are going. Seriously considering centerforce. Now that you have couple miles/years on it, how's it working for you. My wd21 is a 90, 2Dr, SE-V6, with 33x12.5 under six inches of lift. The extra 20 lbs per tire is little too much for stock clutch. The cf dual friction seems like best bet, especially if I'm going to add more weight and power. How long is break in? Any tips or suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I drove it normally for 500 miles then hammered on it. I love the clutch. Easy to modulate, good feel, but it'll jerk your head off if you want it to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msavides Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Mine is still working great. Never does it slip even a little bit. there has been a few times in the wrong gear downshifting and a few time romping on it, Yes it grabs, yes it will bring the car to a halt and jerk you around. The clutch stopped all chattering after a good break in at hollister doing the jungle trail. was still not used to the clutch so I stalled it about a half dozen times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I think I'm going to have to get this clutch when I convert to manual Trans. .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I need to install on of these to go along with the clutch. I had one for my old Z31. http://www.zspeedperformance.com/Nissan-300zx-Z31-Heavy-Duty-Clutch-Fork-Kit-ZSP1005Z31.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nefarious Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Hey that's not a bad price at all for that fork kit. Could you feel more response? Smoother engagement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted September 14, 2014 Share Posted September 14, 2014 World of difference. I had a really stout clutch in the Z though, the stock shift fork wasn't enough. Sometimes I'd grind gears and snapping them isn't uncommon. It seems to be OK with this clutch but I don't mind overkill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bastrdgod Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Awesome, can't wait to get it in and hit Hollister. now just have to find a new hand brake cable. Mine is stretched the heck out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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