Hi guys-

150 miles into my Nismo clutch/flywheel upgade , so I thought I'd post a review for the internets.

The switch is from an 06 6mt coupe OEM >>> to Nismo flywheel / clutch disk/ pressure plate set-up. Fist off, for newbies, any drive train upgrade, will reusult in an increase in noise/vibration over OEM, with the upside being increased preformance. I my opinion , the Nismo option reults in an accetable trade-off between these two.

The 20 lb flywheel is lighter than OEM, but not an ultralight like most aftermarket flywheels. The result is a quicker RPM ramp-up without the chatter/rumble at idle that lighter flywheels can have. The exhaust tone actually sounds more agressive now, not sure, but the faster RPM wind-up
may be the reason. RPM drops on shift are not signifcantly different, so I find my shift patterns about the same as before. Clutch pedal pressure is stiffer than OEM, but not excessive. In fact , as a 6' / 200 # dude, it actually feels better to me than the really soft OEM. Engagement is very close to bottom , within 1/2 " , consistent and firm. There is some chatter in 1st and 2nd, but not excessive IMO. In fact, if u have the radio on or even the AC on, the chatter cannot be heard. NO chatter or other rattles at idle, this was what I was worried about the most, sounds completely stock at idle. A very mild fibration is felt (not heard)through the shift ****, no problem there. Oh I also upgraded to SS clutch line, FYI. Can't say how much of the pedal stiffness is NISMO pressure plate vs. SS clutch line, but as I said, it is not excessive and actually feels good to me.

I'll update again in another ~ 250 miles !!

 

Well this dosen't seem to be a popular thread/meh , but anyway .......

So 1k into this install and all is good !! The low RPM "chatter" has not increased, and actually seems to be a little less obvious, although this may be me just getting used to it. Still obsolutely no drive triain noises at idle.
Car feels and sounds quicker, Stillen duel has a different more agressive tone, can't explain why, may be the lighter flywhell effecting the RPM's ?? I got frisky at a 4way stop and then a little loose in back (with VDC on), very suprised cause this never happened under the same launch RPMs and clutch dump before. Real /real suprised when popo pulled me over for "exhibition of speed/ unsafe start from stop", but we talked it over an he let me off with warning I'll update again in 1-2 k, but for now I'm very happy. I would definetely do it again. For DD with weekend spirited meets with frriends, it's a great combo IMO. I'm sure there's better options for the track and strip, but this setup is perfect for my needs

 

cool, where did you shop at?

 

What did you pay for the combo? Did you install it yourself or did you pay a $hop?

 

http://www.leeparts.com/

 

The Local Infinity dealer did the install. I have a good relationship with them and they are comfortable with after market clutch installs. BTW .. neither the parts or the install came with any warranty whatsoever (off road use only/racing equipment). It was a calculated risk I was willing to take to get what I wanted.

 

well this post is popular for me 8-) im gettin my engine replaced under OC problems whiles its out im having them install nismo flywheel clutch and cover as you did, also trowin in the nismo headers. thx for the info i wasnt lookign for anything too extreme and noisey

 

did you change out your pivot bearing? Or Roller Bearing?

 

Thanks for the writeup. Im looking to make some adjustments to my drivetrain as well so this was helpful

 

I think I will eventually swap my ACT streetlite flywheel for the NISMO.... or any other heavier flywheel. The ACT just sounds too annoying at idle. Chatter doesn't even begin to describe it. Sounds like a heat shield is rusted on the catalytic converter.

 

can this be run with the oem flywheel? I was just talking to vivid racing and they said that this clutch has to be installed with the nismo flywheel but he wasnt sure. I am only interested in the pressure plate and clutch, anyone have any info?

 

i need a clutch badly... i REALLLY dont want annoying noises, but i do want to upgrade from stock and lower the pedal's engagement point, the OEM flywheel is too expensive to be an option, how much was your nismo setup before install?

 

So what did the flywheel/clutch run? any updates?