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I have a 05 6MT with 92K miles on it, and the engagement point is about the last inch or two of pedal travel, as well as much increased notchy-ness shifting. I cannot make it slip, but I can definitely tell that it is near the worn out point.

Has anyone actually gone to a dealer and just had the factory unit replaced? Is there a ballpark amount? $1800?

The reason I am leaning towards the stock is the fact it will never be FI, it is a daily driver, and Im not a huge fan of the cment mixer sound even a little, the current one has. I would certainly go with the JWT combo if I could actually hear it in person, but the sound quality on the few posts I have heard with the noise dont really tell the tale.

The other reason, I am leaning towards the stock is that I have more faith in just taking it to the dealer and the fact that they know the car, compared to me sourcing the JWT stuff, then finding a reputable shop in the Manchester NH area (anyone know one close?)
I am planning a 1500mi road trip next Fri and not sure if maybe I should get this done prior as Murphy's Law would have it...and it gives out while Im away.

Can anyone push me in the right direction?

Also planning to get the Borla exhaust for it for increased throatiness without too much added drone or drama...

Many thanks!

 

That is alot to replace a clutch and flywheel, The nissan dealer will do it for $1200 here in NC. I haave my oem clutch and flywheel ~9000 miles on it for sale at $350. It is in excellent condition and is out of an 06 g35 coupe. You should be able to get any mechanic to install it for ~$300-$400. Total cost would be about $700 if you go this route. PM me, if you are interested.

 

Ditto on being able to get it done for around $700. Why pay double to have the stealership do it?

When I thought mine was getting worn I researched around and ended up replacing the oem dual mass flywheel and clutch with a Jim Wolf Technologies Lightweight flywheel and heavy duty clutch. I LOVE IT!!!!

The downside is that when idling with clutch out in neutral it chatters, kind of tractor like, sometimes quietly, sometime more obviously. At highway speeds you can feel/hear it too a little. I had a passenger notice it once on a long trip. I'm ok with it but when idling in a parking lot people walking outside the car will look a little because it's odd sounding.

The oem flywheel is dual mass and cancels this effect.

This upgrade gave me a major transformation with a quicker revving motor and freed up a very noticeable amount of torque (this was the number one "power" upgrade I've made!)

Another downside... it's a little easier to stall when starting in first, especially the first few times you drive it. Another upside? The oem flywheel cannot be resurfaced, you have to replace it when you need another clutch. The JWT has replaceable friction plates, which is why I bought it over Fidanza.

If you like performance, need a clutch and want a major zero incremental cost upgrade, go for it. If you are going to sell the car soon or don't like the idea of a some odd sounds emanating from below, go oem.

If you might ever go FI, get a heavy duty clutch from JWT or ACT.

Sagemark

 

Thanks for the replies guys. The reason i would go to the dealership is just piece of mind. Rather than taking it to some rinky dink transmission shop and hope they do the right thing and not have to come back with problems.

The only reason I wouldnt go with the lightweight one is that my wife does drive my car occasionally, and she's not the best...so with the driveability issues that the lightweight one poses until you are used to it, i would think she'd cause issues with it by slipping it and such.

 

I just asked the folks at a local Firestone shop where they would go for tranny work. They told me where they send their work out to and spoke highly of the place. (Automotive solutions in Raleigh) Turned out the place was both very reasonable and did a fine job. Replacing a clutch is not brain surgery. The ONLY reason I wouldn't do it myself is that I don't have a lift and tranny jack, without which the straightforward job involved becomes a pig.

I'd be surprised if the lighter flywheel would be a challenge for anyone to get used to at all. I just spent some time teaching my 13 year old daughter to drive stick with mine and sure she had some stalls and rabbit moments but no more than I did learning to drive my first stick in a Fiat 124. She had it pretty smooth after just a few attempts.

All in all though, given your various concerns you are prob better off with OEM. IF you decided you didn't like your lightweight after installation you'd be stuck with it unless you wanted to blow another grand setting it "right". With OEM you do know what you're getting.

 

I haven't replaced mine, but the dealer did quote $1800 for clutch/flywheel installation. When it's time to replace them, I'll buy parts online and take it to a Z shop here to do it...