Subject	It is a Z33 clutch fork
Posted by	toykoz32 on October 03, 2011 at 3:48 PM
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In Reply To	Isn't the Z33 similar? Is it not cast? (n/m) posted by evan_aggie(ATX) on October 03, 2011 at 02:28 PM
Message	The first's Z33 had a 300zx clutch forks(I believe the 2003). Since there was issues with grinding in the 03 models, Nissan found the problem to be the clutch fork (flexing/bending) and in 2004 replaced/Updated with the the cast unit. The 2003 clutch fork part number is the same as the Z32
Follow Ups	Z Speed Performance HD clutch fork install - BigTDogg (MA) 11:36:48 10/03/11 Glad I could help. (n/m) - Cap927(Boston) 12:42:11 10/03/11 You were essential dude, thanks again! (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 12:44:32 10/03/11 Love that result, how much heavier do you think it is? (n/m) - Turbodog (CT) 13:40:27 10/03/11 Significant, relatively speaking. I didn't weigh either one - BigTDogg (MA) 13:42:48 10/03/11 Man I'd love to do it but the thought of adding weight - Turbodog (CT) 14:07:33 10/03/11 The differnce between them is maybe 2 lbs. - JMW300ZX 14:17:57 10/03/11 I hear you but... 2 lbs here 5 lbs there, it all adds up. - Turbodog (CT) 14:25:54 10/03/11 I assume you already eliminated all the HICAS stuff? - BigTDogg (MA) 14:36:24 10/03/11 All HICAS is gone, even have an N/A pump. - Turbodog (CT) 14:47:50 10/03/11 I guess it's all personal preference. - JMW300ZX 14:45:02 10/03/11 So I just got the weights - BigTDogg (MA) 15:09:30 10/03/11 Ok agreed it's not enough to worry about, I'll have a - Turbodog (CT) 15:43:54 10/03/11 Yeah, exactly why I said relatively. Relaltive to the car - BigTDogg (MA) 14:23:47 10/03/11 I'd gladly add 15lbs of sprung weight to the car for real - zgene4 14:32:51 10/03/11 I've been thinking about installing one. My issue is with - Wright (Ca) 13:43:38 10/03/11 I think so. It's one of the symptoms he lists on his site - BigTDogg (MA) 13:46:23 10/03/11 did it solve or improve your 1-2 2-3 shift grinds? (n/m) - fst300zx 13:44:53 10/03/11 Solved, they're not there anymore. (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 13:49:10 10/03/11 It is on my list of things to get (n/m) - RICH1 13:49:53 10/03/11 I'm happy with mine. Gotta pick up the shift mount - BoneZ (MD) 14:14:43 10/03/11 Isn't the Z33 similar? Is it not cast? (n/m) - evan_aggie(ATX) 14:28:57 10/03/11 Correct, Z33 is a nice unit as well. (n/m) - ttz'in (NorCal) 14:38:35 10/03/11 Are they not the same? (n/m) - KongZTT GT28RS MD 15:44:26 10/03/11 I am installing a z33 w/ boot, spring, chromoly ball. (n/m) - evan_aggie(ATX) 15:49:37 10/03/11 It is a Z33 clutch fork - toykoz32 15:48:37 10/03/11 Thats what I understood as well. (n/m) - KongZTT GT28RS MD 15:50:33 10/03/11 hmmmmm... - vorpalZ 16:01:47 10/03/11 Maybe its the earlier 03's - toykoz32 16:07:24 10/03/11 Re: Maybe its the earlier 03's - toykoz32 16:12:27 10/03/11 2003s with build dates thru July used the 300ZX fork - BigTDogg (MA) 16:08:06 10/03/11 All 03's had the stamped fork like the original Z32 - Joe@ZSpeedperformance 16:11:23 10/03/11 Can you email your sig pic in its original size so I resize - Multi_Read (MO) 16:59:10 10/03/11 Do you know if this is the main reason that 350z - KongZTT GT28RS MD 17:15:04 10/03/11 Pretty sure it contributed a lot to the grinding issues. - Joe@ZSpeedperformance 21:02:04 10/03/11 Add one more item to the winter checklist... (n/m) - zgene4 14:38:59 10/03/11 Wish I had this when I dropped my trans (n/m) - Z32TT-R 15:50:13 10/03/11 Another mod I'll be adding... - zfreak(Dallas) 19:02:29 10/03/11 Agreed! - rojoloco (San Diego) 19:41:37 10/03/11 Ordering one now :-) - Hawkin"Z" 20:06:43 10/03/11 Yup, I highly recommend this as well. - apudapus 20:32:42 10/03/11 Here are some comparison pics from when I installed one on - DarkZide 22:06:27 10/03/11 Did you install the ball retainer spring the rest of the way - Joe@ZSpeedperformance 22:37:44 10/03/11 Ya, you mean the tip of the retainer spring. - DarkZide 22:55:56 10/03/11 Yes, You can just cut the tab part off also. - Joe@ZSpeedperformance 15:26:02 10/04/11 Thanks again Joe...looking forward to installing the fork :) - Hawkin"Z" 17:17:27 10/04/11 I can't believe you haven't installed the GHK yet :( (n/m) - LitlElvis 10:39:56 10/04/11 Sorry dude, I was going to before the dyno day - BigTDogg (MA) 10:54:17 10/04/11
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