3rd gen 2.7L Clutch Decision.. Got Input?
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3rd gen 2.7L Clutch Decision.. Got Input?
Well, today I went down and got a custom Magnaflow cat-back exhaust put on, makes a nice sound now with the header that I installed a while back and feels like a bit more power, nice match.
So I decide to take a little ride up one of the local hills to catch a nice view of the valley and on my way up the cluctch started slipping a bit, GAH! And I was saving up for SAWs and OMEs, looks like the clutch is a bit more important.
So, here' my choices so far:
Reman Toyota clutch from dealership for ~$335 for parts.
OR
New Centerforce 2 from Central 4WD for ~$345 for parts.
I cant really decide which one I want in the end. The Centerforce is new and the factory parts are reman.
What would YOU choose? Or would you go with a different setup altogether?
Thanks
So I decide to take a little ride up one of the local hills to catch a nice view of the valley and on my way up the cluctch started slipping a bit, GAH! And I was saving up for SAWs and OMEs, looks like the clutch is a bit more important.
So, here' my choices so far:
Reman Toyota clutch from dealership for ~$335 for parts.
OR
New Centerforce 2 from Central 4WD for ~$345 for parts.
I cant really decide which one I want in the end. The Centerforce is new and the factory parts are reman.
What would YOU choose? Or would you go with a different setup altogether?
Thanks
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i would say that the general consensus would be to stay with the OEM clutch, everyone ive ever talked to or heard about has concluded that OEM is probably the best bet. i know of people that have gone centerforce and have not really noticed much improvement.
BTW... how do you like the downey header? i just got my header from LC Engineering and im waiting to get some time for install. how is the power increase?
-Casey
BTW... how do you like the downey header? i just got my header from LC Engineering and im waiting to get some time for install. how is the power increase?
-Casey
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I've always been kind of leery of reman parts, had some BAD experiences. Have a lot of people used the reman yota clutch here?
I like the downey very much, there was a noticable gain when I first put it on, but you could tell that the stock exhaust was choking it a little. The sound when ya take off also was noticably different. It breathes much better now with the new exhaust, I like this header/exhaust combo, nice sound and decent power boost for the "little engine that could"
I like the downey very much, there was a noticable gain when I first put it on, but you could tell that the stock exhaust was choking it a little. The sound when ya take off also was noticably different. It breathes much better now with the new exhaust, I like this header/exhaust combo, nice sound and decent power boost for the "little engine that could"
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Also had a couple people ask me if I was sure it was a 4WD cuz of the 2.7L being in it.
I was all like "Well, it gots two sticks in the floorboards, and a front diff and axles that go to the wheels so I just figured it had 4WD, durrrr"
I was all like "Well, it gots two sticks in the floorboards, and a front diff and axles that go to the wheels so I just figured it had 4WD, durrrr"
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Strictly personal opinion...I would go for the aftermarket one.
Clutches should last the lifetime of the rig, but obviously yours didn't. Might as well go with a stronger, aftermarket one.
That's my plan for when mine goes. Due to my 3.58 gears, I have no doubt that I'll have to replace the clutch...eventually.
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Clutches should last the lifetime of the rig, but obviously yours didn't. Might as well go with a stronger, aftermarket one.
That's my plan for when mine goes. Due to my 3.58 gears, I have no doubt that I'll have to replace the clutch...eventually.
Jim
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I really like my Marlin clutch. Feels stock but man it grabs. I can drive in really deep sand and not have any slipping. Big improvement over my original clutch.
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I have had both (OEM and Centerforce) in various cars. I really liked my centerforce on my highly modded vehicles, it always held.
Now, if you are not planning on big power gains, and drag racing like I did, then go OEM. When installed and driven "normally" the OEM clutch will last forever.
One example is our old 92 Maxima (170K miles on the original Nissan clutch).
Now, if you are not planning on big power gains, and drag racing like I did, then go OEM. When installed and driven "normally" the OEM clutch will last forever.
One example is our old 92 Maxima (170K miles on the original Nissan clutch).
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