Hey Paul ,
I got in a hurry and my proofreading did not catch one of my statements were I
left
out a
very important word ."DO NOT BUY Any Key line products for your car .
If you are told they are the same , this is untrue !( In all cases I've seen )
.This
goes for
Brake pads too .
steve
Steve Ehlers wrote:
> Hi Paul ,
> Daikin brand pressure plates are VERY Low quality ( JUNK in my opinion ).
> The disc's are not that bad ,but still Not the quality of any late model
>Nissan
> Factory
> clutch disc .Most any line of clutch pressure plates are not the quality of
> Nissan OEM ,
> including all the so-called High Performance Pressure plates ,i.e.. Center
>Force
> ,
> Advanced Clutch Technology ,Zoom ,etc. ... The main reason for this statement
> I'm making revolves around the "clutch fingers".The factory OEM uses a chrome
> coating for wear resistance where the throw out bearing pushes them .This is
>an
> important feature because of the labor involved with replacement in our Sporty
> Cars .
> Not as much a factor on other Datsun / Nissan Race vehicles where only the
>trany
> can be pulled for clutch work .The OEM manufacturers of clutches for Nissan
>,over
> the
> years have Always had this feature for long life .It is not uncommon in our
>shop
> to have pulled
> clutches with over 150,000 miles and not have a wear problem in this area of
>OEM
> p/plates ,
> but we have seen many of the after market ,with fingers almost completely cut
> through / off !
> The only caveat to to this issue I have elaborated on ,has manifested in the
> Lower Cost "Key Line"
> parts that Nissan is selling to be more competitive in price with the after
> market .DO BUY Any
> Key line products for your car .If you are told they are the same , this is
> untrue !We have seen a
> Nissan 260 Z 2+2 clutch come in as a Daiken Brand .Nissan had depleted their
> stock and for a
> slow / low quantity moving part decided to sell the Cheap Version .
> Also always use the 3 rivet style clutch .This is the higher clamping force
> clutch made for the 2 liter .
> As far as the GM Alternator with built in regulator issue ,please stay away
>from
> Domestic car conversions.
> In My opinion ,do Not Bastardize your Datsun .If you must change to this kind
>of
> system ,many Nissan
> conversions have been done with OEM Hitachi alternators .
> Steve Ehlers
> 68 1600
> 69 2-Liter ( with solex )
> 73 510 2 dr "Brock Buster"
> 77 280Z Fairlady ( 610 hp ATRW's )
> and 8 other Datsun / Nissan products
> www.risingsunperformance.com
>
> Paul.J.Souza@kp.org wrote:
>
> > Hi Everyone ... I'm looking for advice please. Please tell me your
> > recommendations for a 69 2000.
> >
> > It is suggested I get a Daikin brand clutch and pressure plate. Has
> > anybody had any experience with this brand ?
> > Suggestions on other brands ?
> >
> > I'm thinking of getting a GM Alternator with built in regulator but I'm
> > not sure which model. Advice please.
> >
> > Thanks to all that reply,
> >
> > Paul .. :o)
> >
> > Paul J Souza
> > 69 2000
> > Vacaville, CA
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