Just want to give some guys a heads up that are trying to figure out what to go with as far as clutches and flywheels.

I installed the JWT setup based on almost everyone praising it, and within ten thousand miles, the organic clutch disc was toasted. So I replaced it with the Z1 six puc and its been fabulous. but it is a bit of a pain to drive in traffic. As for the flywheel, I noticed great responsiveness.... until the ring gear broke after 12k miles. Now I need to drop the transmission AGAIN!

Keep in mind, I am not bashing JWT, they have some great products. But if you plan on driving your G the way its meant to be driven, I would reconsider. But if you just want to upgrade the built in performance of the car while still just maintaining a casual driving style, then there is nothing wrong with the JWT set-up.

 

This is common knowledge.

 

Not when JWT is touting that their kits support up to 500hp. Im running very mild mods.

 

It isn't the product, but the driver. Learn to drive and clutches will last a lot longer.

 

Riiight. Way to be a douche. How dare I let ppl know my experience with a product. After ten years of driving manual vehicles, from Mazda 323 four spd to peterbuilt big rig tens and I've never burned a clutch before this. But bash on, friend.

 

Here ya go. This may help your clutches last longer.

 

Don't worry about him. He's here to flame not to actually help anyone.

 

Thanks. Lol. I noticed, no worries.

 

I bet JWT's claim is the holding power once the clutch is all the way disengaged. ie... it won't slip while the clutch pedal isn't pressed down. It probably can't cover the re-engagement of the clutch of a 500hp G35/350Z. It would take a pretty stout clutch to hold up to aggressive launch/shifts but that's one part of having/using a heavily modified car. To actually use that power and not have to baby it until the clutch is fully engaged.

 

This is why I not a fan of flywheels with a pressed on ring gear, which is every one except for the Exedy. The Exedy is steel and a true one piece design. Try that one out

 

ACT has a true one piece as well don't they? at least thats what theyre claiming.

 

Half the flywheel is silver, half is black. Looks like 2 metals but I don't see any dowel pins holding it together. Could be a one piece. I'd call and ask

 

I was talking to one of the reps and was told it was one piece. I went ahead and bought it and it doesn't look pressed on or welded at all. I'll take a closer look tomorrow

 

I guess it is a one piece then. That's good. Well last longer, but be noisy. But the sacrifice is worth it