I would say at least for the first 500 miles.

 

Is this the flywheel that you all speak of?

http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/cus...asp?PartID=430

$450.00

I wonder how much the OEM is though??? More $$$ ??

Oh wait! I found it for less:

http://www.intensepower.com/jimwotejfl35.html

$389, sweet

After reading the desc about this flywheel it sounds like a great product!
Lighter weight.

What was this "CHATTER" y'all talk about though. Can anyone please give a more detailed explanation of what I would experience. Is it a NOISE or a VIBRATION or BOTH???

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What about this one:
http://www.intensepower.com/rpscybifl.html

It promises 20 more rear wheel HP ???

???

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Stillen

http://www.intensepower.com/sostalfl35.html

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Also, if I purchased a Flywheel what other components would I need to get???

Thanks Guys!
-WoW

 

I was thinking the same thing. I was even thinking maybe for a period of an OIL CHANGE, go easy on her!

Anyone else have .02 on this?

Thanks Guys!
-WoW

 

do it most dealers if they do the work wont void out the warranty like when i had my engine replaced they put stillen headers on for me cause i boutght them from them and through some cash their way and they take care of me

 

x2........

 

I've got a fairly thorough write-up of my clutch and flywheel, with videos of the flywheel noise. If you read it carefully, you'll notice that I mentioned a problem with a mushy pedal. I solved that with a SS clutch line.

Clutch/Flywheel review thread:
https://g35driver.com/forums/reviews/109661-clutchmasters-stage1-jwt-flywheel.html

Mushy Pedal(and fix) thread:
https://g35driver.com/forums/drivetrain/110846-help-clutch-mushy-pedal.html

I suggest you review those two threads carefully, and listen to the videos before you make any final decisions.

 

Thanks for the links and video! That helps tons!!!

Man, what is up w/ that Chatter!?!?!?!?!?!?

I'm not sure I want my car sounding like it is on it's "Last Leg". No offense, but that was horrible. I'm sure like you said, that MIC is very sensitive. I could tell that from just how loud the engine fans sounded on those clips, but even a tiny mouse squeak of a chatter sitting at a light would make me think my car sounds/looks less than it is to other people. I know who cares...lol


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Here's my newest Dilemma. I am sure (going to call and find out today) that the OEM parts are going to be (3) times more expensive than aftermarket, so if I do go with replacing the parts, I would surely go aftermarket, JUST WHICH ONE THOUGH !?!?!?!?

STILLEN makes awesome products for our cars. Anyone know of how the Stillen Flywheel performs?

Thanks Guys!
-WoW

 

I still don't understand you. THE DEALERSHIP WILL CHANGE THE CLUTCH/FLWHEEEL AND THROW-OUT BEARING AS PART OF THE WARRANTY COVERAGE! In other words, it will cost you NOTHING to get the new clutch/flywheel, etc. You only need to go aftermarket if you need the extra performance.

 

Stick with the OE clutch and flywheel. If you abuse your car however, your clutch won't last too long. In that case I suggest going with an aftermarket clutch, but keep the OE flywheel.

If you decide on the latter, the dealer might try to give you crap saying that the stock flywheel cannot be resurfaced. That is not true.

 

Dude, my Transmission is getting replaced, nothing else. The dealership is stating that when the transmission is taken out, they will check my clutch etc etc. Up at that point they will tell me the condition of the clutch/flywheel etc etc. If they determine that the parts are low on life and need replacing, they will give me a discount in LABOR CHARGES BUT WILL CHARGE ME THE COST OF THE OEM PARTS (if I choose to go w/ OE), b/c they'll already have the Transmission out, WHICH IS THE ONLY PART OF THIS STORY THAT IS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.

What part are you misunderstanding?

My question and POST was that since the tranny is getting replaced, should I go ahead and have them REPLACE my clutch/flywheel since they'll give me a cut on labor. And if yes, should I replace with the parts w/ OE or Aftermarket...

Let me know if you are still confused.

The clutch/flywheel have nothing to do with my Tranny issue, THUS not being covered under warranty as a FREE REPLACEMENT.

Thanks Guys!
-WoW

P.s. Thanks Trey for letting me know that the OE Flywheel can be resurfaced, I'll keep that in mind and defienetly make certain they replace the THROW OUT BEARING. Anything else to go ahead and make sure they replace as part of the warranty tranny swap?

 

If you go with an aftermarket clutch, it will come with an OE throw out bearing and pilot bearing.

But I strongly recommend that you stay with an OE clutch if you don't punish your car and particularly if you don't want a stiff clutch pedal.

Another thing - the OE flywheel is over the top expensive. But I've seen OE clutches advertised in the $300 range new from various places(that was 9 months ago, i can't remember where). That puts a new OE clutch in the same price range as an aftermarket unit like the JWT or clutchmasters. So you can have your FW resurfaced, if you don't let your dealer rape you on the price of the clutch, you could get out of this for under $400.

 

yeah needs a break in period....also get the jwt clutch and flywheel combo might as well

 

Thanks Trey!

I think what I'll do is wait until they call me (of course) and tell me whatever it is that they are going to tell me about the life of the clutch/Flywheel. If they suggest getting replacements (maybe not from totally necessaity, but more from the stand point like my dealer guy said, "You could save like over a grand for the labor!"), I'll see how much they want to (as you put it 'rape') me for.

I'll then ask about getting the flywheel re-surfaced and how much a OE Clutch will cost.

I'll keep you guys posted!

Keep .02's coming if anyone has em'

Thanks Guys!
-WoW

 

* Update

Called Infiniti dealership to get some OE pricing:

Clutch Plate - $104.13
Pressure Plate (aka Clutch Cover) - $169.49
Throw Out Bearing (aka Release Bearing) - $51.00
Flywheel - $1,099.98
Pilot Bushing - $12.00

Ummmmm. Looks, like I would want to go Aftermarket for the Flywheel JUST FOR THE PRICE!!!! --> OR have it re-surfaced like Trey suggested.

I have a 90% feeling the dealer is going to say: "The OE Flywheel can not be re-surfaced, do you want us to order a new one for a grand or not?".

I just know that's what they'll say!

Any .02's with this new post?

P.s. Want to hear something weird. The first dealership I called was the dealership that has my ride and I go to. Once I asked the parts guy for pricing on a new clutch, he said to hold on, and took 3 mins to get back on the phone and said that he had to switch phones. (Fishy..?) and then asked for my VIN # b/c he said that 4 clutches were coming up for a 2003 G35 Coupe and he needed my VIN to make sure he got the correct one. I asked, "Why in the world would there be 4 different clutches listed for a 6MT coupe!?!?!?!?", He responded with "Sir, I really couldn't tell you".

I hung up and called a second dealership. The parts guy never asked me for my VIN # and gave me all the pricing I needed fairly quickly.

weird!

Thanks Guys!
-WoW

 

Any flywheel can be resurfaced as long as there is enough remaining friction material. As far as the 4 clutches for 03, I believe it as I'm one of the lucky ones that got the time bomb tranny in my car. Here's just some food for thought. The model number of the orginal transmission in my car is 4 digits lower than the ones used in the 2005's. That means there have been 4 redesigns of various parts in the transmission (because the orginals were hot garbage tbh). I'd fully believe there could be multiple clutch #'s for 03's but I'll check alldata in school today and find out for sure. As far as the prices go all I can say is go go intensepower.com and get the JWT.